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Thank you for considering giving to HOPE! Your donation directly supports our mission to provide comfort and encouragement through animal-assisted support to individuals affected by crises and disasters.

     
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HOPE AACR GALA

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 6:30–10:00 PM

Treat yourself, your spouse, your friends—or your staff—to an unforgettable evening in support of an extraordinary mission. The very first HOPE AACR Gala is coming to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and it's more than a fundraiser—it's a celebration!

Stroll through the beautiful aquarium after hours, sip specialty cocktails, enjoy decadent hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with HOPE’s certified canines and the compassionate humans who support them. VIP guests will enjoy early access, exclusive meet & greets, and discounted hotel rates.

Whether you're passionate about crisis response, animal-assisted support, or just love a meaningful night out, this gala offers a unique blend of impact and enjoyment. Together, we’ll honor HOPE’s milestones and raise vital funds to continue bringing comfort to communities in times of crisis.

Download the Gala 2025 Flyer

To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or make a donation, visit our Givebutter page:

In-Kind Donation Wish List

Funds or in-kind donations gratefully accepted. Key needs include:

  • Funds to support sending teams to crisis and disaster sites (hotels, gas, airfare, meals)
  • In-kind donation of an independent audit to support grant proposals and Combined Federal Campaign application
  • Free or low cost teleconference services to support callout coordination and organization operations
  • Reduced cost insurance coverage – our volunteers are covered by liability, medical and Officers insurance – lowering insurance costs would enable us to send more teams to disaster sites
  • Video about HOPE – Need a project for school? We need a video to tell our story!
  • Expanding new volunteer training
  • Public relations – website, brochures, business cards
  • Dues for membership in local, state and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

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