Villa of Hope will host their annual Portraits of Hope Gala on Saturday, April 27, at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. The gala event raises funds for Villa of Hope’s Behavioral Health programs, Villa of Hope School, Workforce Development & Community Restoration programs, and clinics, which have served almost 3,000 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 Maverick, a former LIFE House and BOLD Program client, who will share his personal life story and journey toward recovery.
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 2024 Champion of Hope Award will be presented to Margaret “Peggy” Boucher.
The Portraits of Hope Gala will be emceed by WROC News 8’s Adam Chodak and Theresa Marsenburg.
Funds raised from this event will help Villa of Hope continue to provide integrated treatment services for mental health and substance use disorders; special education for youth with emotional needs; in-home community care services; and the Villa’s 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://tinyurl.com/232kh3n3.
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