Annual Bridge of Hope Network Conference - Bridge of Hope: National

Bridge of Hope Network staff and board members are invited to join us for the 2026 Bridge of Hope National Conference, Hope Can’t Wait, focused on the urgency we’re all experiencing in this work. Join us for an inspiring lineup of speakers and workshops designed to help you think in new ways about church engagement, housing solutions and strengthening neighboring support for families.

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Joint Session speakers, extraordinary leaders who will bring insight, inspiration, and real-world impact to our work. You can find more information about our Joint Sessions and workshops in the full conference brochure.

This is a valuable opportunity to gain fresh insight, be inspired by what’s possible and return home with actionable resources to serve families in your community. Come ready to learn, collaborate and be renewed because… hope can’t wait.

Registration is now open and closes August 21.

Check back often for additional conference information and updates coming soon!

Ben Cattell Noll

Training and Education Director at the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania and former National Board Member, Ben has spent his career serving in a variety of roles in the work of ending homelessness. Ben will take an honest look at the challenges facing our communities, from rising housing instability to shifting responses that can deepen stigma. Ben joins us for two engaging joint sessions and pairs real talk with renewed hope, highlighting proven strategies that work and how we can build on them together. Gain practical insight on scaling impact, sharing ideas and partnering more effectively to remove barriers and help more families find their way home.

Rasool Berry

Teaching & Family Pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, NY, Director of Partnerships & Content Development at Our Daily Bread Ministries and producer of Juneteenth, Faith and Freedom, Rasool draws on the story of Nehemiah to consider how God invites us to move from inspiration to intentional rebuilding in the work of ending family homelessness. Then through a special joint workshop using a practical framework, Rasool will help us learn how to foster trust, navigate differing perspectives, and collaborate more effectively. You’ll also gain hands-on tools for identifying strengths within communities, leveraging existing resources, and developing strategies that lead to meaningful, measurable impact.

Edith Yoder 

We’ll close the conference with an inspiring and thought-provoking session from Bridge of Hope National CEO, Edith Yoder, as she reflects on the urgency of our shared work, especially in light of the recent 39% increase in family homelessness nationwide. Together, we’ll take a clear look at the moment we’re in and why hope can’t wait. This session will also explore what makes the Bridge of Hope model uniquely impactful, including the vital role of the Church and Neighboring Volunteers in creating lasting change. Come ready to be encouraged, challenged and reminded of the essential part we each play in helping families on their journey to wholeness.

2026 Core Value Award Nominations Now Open

Help us recognize the staff and board members who embody Bridge of Hope’s Core Values in exceptional ways. Nominations are open for any staff or board member across the Bridge of Hope Network, including Affiliates, Program Sites and OneChurch Sites.

The individual receiving the most nominations will be honored with a commemorative keepsake and a $250 gift card. Submit your nomination by September 18, 2026.

Learn More & Nominate