Thank You for Showing Families That Hope is on the Horizon

We are deeply grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, U.S. Bank, and every sponsor, attendee, partner, and Gala Committee member who made this unforgettable evening possible. A special congratulations to our honorees: Bob Davis and Susan Hori, recipient of the Margie Wakeham Legacy Award, and Hoag, our Partner in Hope, for their extraordinary leadership and generosity.

Through the generous support of our Light Up the Night Gala 2026 sponsors, attendees, and partners, we raised $510,000 to support more families in Orange County with housing and food access.

Because of you, families who are working hard to provide safety, stability, and nourishment for their children have the support of Families Forward along their journey—and can see Hope on the Horizon.

Meg and Brian English

Michael Kaufman

Teri and Alan Hoops

Susan McClintic and Michael Gilbert

Kevin Andrade

Marcia and Mark Engstrom

Trish and Steve Scarborough

Nancy and Irv Chase

Jacqueline Erickson Russell & Grant Russell

Kate Starr & Mossbarger Family

Patt and Roger Grable

Lidia and James Klingler

Susan Panattoni

Mina Rassekh

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Photography

Debra Harkness