Please Join Us For Families Forward’s 2026 Light Up the Night Gala
Hope on the Horizon
August 29, 2026
5:30pm to 10:00pm
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.
Evening Schedule
Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM
Dinner (food stations will begin to open): 6:30 PM
Live Music & Dancing: 8:30 PM
Parking:
Hosted self-parking parking.
Attire
Suggested Attire: Beach Chic for an Evening on the Sand
Please see the inspiration board for ideas.
Please note that the event will take place on both concrete and sand, so we recommend footwear that can comfortably be worn in the sand.
Accessibility
A portion of the evening will take place in the sand. If you or any of your guests need accommodations to avoid walking in the sand, please let us know. We are happy to accommodate.
Celebrating This Year’s Honorees
Thank You to Our 2026 Gala Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Meg and Brian English
Michael Kaufman
Silver Sponsors
Teri and Alan Hoops
Susan McClintic and Michael Gilbert
Bronze Sponsors
Kevin Andrade
Marcia and Mark Engstrom
Trish and Steve Scarborough
Nancy and Irv Chase
Jacqueline Erickson Russell & Grant Russell
Kate Starr & Mossbarger Family
Patrons
Jim Boyle
Brooke and Ryan Chase
Bob Davis and Susan Hori
Benefactors
Patt and Roger Grable
Underwriters
Décor
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.