Please Join Us For Families Forward’s 2026 Light Up the Night Gala

Hope on the Horizon
August 29, 2026
Newport Dunes, A Waterfront Resort and Marina

Hope is on the horizon for families working hard to build and maintain stability for their children—and that hope exists because of you.

Join us at the Light Up the Night Gala for an unforgettable evening. Together, we can continue supporting our neighbors as they build thriving, successful futures.

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Support in Lieu of Attending the Gala

Thank You to Our 2026 Gala Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Michael Kaufman

Silver Sponsors

Teri and Alan Hoops

Bronze Sponsors

Jacqueline Erickson Russell & Grant Russell

Underwriters

Photography

Debra Harkness

Thank You for Creating Waves of Hope and Helping Raise $575K in 2025!

We are deeply grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, U.S. Bank, along with every sponsor, attendee, and our dedicated gala committee who made this unforgettable evening possible. A special congratulations to our honorees—Jacquie Boslet, recipient of the Margie Wakeham Legacy Award, and Cla-Val, our Partner in Hope—for their extraordinary leadership and generosity.

Because of you, waves of hope are moving through our community, bringing strength, stability, and brighter futures to families in need.

View photos from Light Up the Night 2025