Villa of Hope will host its annual Portraits of Hope Gala on Saturday, April 22, at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. The gala event raises funds for Villa of Hope’s Behavior Health program and clinic, which has served up to 1,000 youth, adolescents, and adults in the past year.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, a silent auction, and a wine pull. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner followed by live and silent auctions, dancing, and live music by Nik Entertainment Co. The keynote address will be given by Villa of Hope’s outgoing President/CEO, Christina Gullo, who will share her own personal and family journey.
The Champion of Hope Award is presented annually at the Portraits of Hope Gala. This award honors an individual or organization that has significantly impacted the lives of individuals, youth, and their families in the Rochester community while helping to advance the Villa’s mission and vision. The 2023 Champion of Hope Award will be presented to Jill Knittel, President & CEO of JK Executive Strategies.
The Portraits of Hope Gala will be emceed by WROC News 8’s Adam Chodak.
Funds raised from this event will help Villa of Hope continue to provide integrated treatment services for mental health, addiction, and substance use disorders; special education for youth with emotional needs; in-home community care services; and their specialized workforce development program.
Tickets to Villa of Hope’s Portraits of Hope Gala are $200 per person with reserved seating. Reserved tables of 10 are $1,800. Event sponsorships are available for $1,000 and up. Tickets can be purchased online at https://villaofhope.ejoinme.org/portraitsofhope2023.
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