Hope Can’t Wait:
Stories of Strength and Resilience

Mark your calendar for the Bridge of Hope Spring Gala Luncheon on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster, PA!

We’ll be gathering around this year’s inspiring theme, “Hope Can’t Wait: Stories of Strength and Resilience,” celebrating the strong and loving relationships that help families find security and joy during difficult times.

Sponsor the Gala

Sponsorships begin at $300 and offer a variety of benefits at each level. When a child grows up with stability, safety, and hope, everything changes—and your sponsorship helps make that possible.

In‑person attendance is available exclusively to sponsors at the $500 level and above. Sponsors at this level will receive eight tickets to attend or, if unable to join in person, access to participate virtually.

Sponsor Today Sponsorship Benefits (PDF)

Please note: The non‑deductible portion of your sponsorship is $35 per guest attending the Gala Luncheon. The remaining amount may be claimed as a charitable contribution. DAF contributions cannot be used toward the non‑deductible portion of an event sponsorship.

Register for Virtual Attendance!

Because Hope Can’t Wait for families facing homelessness, we want as many people as possible to be part of this meaningful event. This year, we’re again offering free virtual attendance for anyone who wishes to join us via livestream.

When: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Register for this FREE event, and a private viewing link will be emailed to you the week of May 4, 2026, so you can watch the Gala program live.

Virtual Registration

Donate Items

Help us by donating an item(s) for the silent auction, gift card wall, wine pull or centerpiece auction.

We are looking for the following items:

  • Gift cards of any amount from a restaurant, spa/salon, clothing store, grocery store, popular retailer, etc.
  • Tickets to sporting events, concerts, theme park admission, movies, theatre, etc.
  • Auction items that include dining experiences, electronics, and vacation getaways.
  • Wine donations that are valued at $10 or above.
  • Centerpieces of flowers, food items, candles and other decorative items are all greatly appreciated.

Please contact us by April 10, 2026, to confirm your donation by emailing Michelle Wright at michellew@bridgeofhopeinc.org.

Questions about the Gala or Auction?

Contact Linda Homer-Hurley to learn more about the Gala or Auction.

Call (610) 280-0280 lindahh@bridgeofhopeinc.org

Spring Gala Luncheon Sponsors

We would like to thank our generous sponsors, who make this event not only possible, but totally amazing!

The following individuals and businesses have been most generous in sponsorship of our Gala Luncheon enabling us to provide continued support to families facing homelessness.

Presenting Sponsors

Evelyn Hess
Glenn H. Weaver, in memory of Anne

Keystone Sponsors

 

Cornerstone Sponsors

Kathryn Nelson in Memory of David Nelson
Weaver’s Hardware/Ed Shenk in Memory of Christine Shenk

Pace-Setter Sponsors

Estate of William Gotwals
Emerson and Ruth Lesher
Alissa and Ronald Miller
Beth and Jason Trout
Edith Yoder and Garth Scott

 

Champion Sponsors

Joanie Yoder

Ambassador Sponsors

Hall Media Solutions
Mike Heim and Diane Russell-Heim
James Lapp and Miriam Book

Advocate Sponsors

Donna Oxford
Vince and Barbara Patricelli
St Peter Bridge of Hope Team

Sustainer Sponsors

Anonymous
Rick and Joyce Haller
Keystone AAHAM
Liquid Dispatch, Inc.
Dawn Rank-Hower

Patron Sponsors

Can’t make it to the event?

Please consider making a donation.

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