Hearts for Hope Foundation Presents

2026 HEARTS FOR HOPE GALA

Every Second Counts. Every Dollar Changes Lives.

📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 Shaw Centre, Ottawa

$200,000

$127,450

63.7% to our goal!

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Real Stories. Real Impact.

"When my husband lost his job and we faced eviction, Hearts for Hope kept our family together. They paid our rent, stocked our pantry, and helped him find new employment. My three children never went hungry, never lost their home. You saved us."

- Maria Rodriguez, Mother of Three

"After serving my country, I came home to nothing. PTSD, no job, living on the streets. The Hearts for Hope job training program didn't just give me skills - it gave me purpose again. I went from homeless to employed in 6 months. Now I'm giving back."

- James Wilson, Army Veteran

"The fire took everything - our home, our memories, our hope. Within 24 hours, Hearts for Hope had us in temporary housing, clothes on our backs, and a plan to rebuild. We're in our new home now because of your generosity."

- The Chen Family

Your Trust Is Our Foundation

95%

Goes directly to families in need

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4-Star Charity Navigator Rating

A+

BBB Accredited Charity

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An Evening of Inspiration

Saturday, March 14, 2026 • Shaw Centre, Ottawa

6:00 PM

Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction

Mix, mingle, and bid on exclusive experiences

7:00 PM

Gourmet Dinner by Chef Marcus Bailey

Farm-to-table cuisine supporting local suppliers

7:45 PM

Keynote: Senator Patricia Williams

"Building Communities of Hope" - A vision for lasting change

8:30 PM

Live Auction & Fund-a-Need

Bid on incredible packages while directly funding programs

9:30 PM

Jazz Quartet Performance & Dancing

Celebrate the difference we're making together

Choose Your Impact

🔥 All donations DOUBLED by Thompson Foundation until midnight!

Hope Starter

$50

Feeds a family of four for one week

Becomes $100 with match!

Change Maker

$250

Provides school supplies for 5 children for entire year

Becomes $500 with match!

Impact Leader

$1,000

Funds complete job training for one adult

Becomes $2,000 with match!

Transformation Partner

$5,000

Supports a family's complete journey from crisis to stability

Becomes $10,000 with match!

Live Auction Preview

Napa Valley Wine Weekend

3 nights at Auberge du Soleil, private vineyard tours, wine tasting for 2

Value: $8,500

Starting bid: $3,000

Ottawa Senators VIP Package

Glass seats for 4, meet the team, signed jersey by Brady Tkachuk

Value: $8,000

Starting bid: $3,000

Private Chef Dinner for 8

Michelin-starred Chef Marcus Bailey creates 7-course meal in your home

Value: $5,000

Starting bid: $2,000

Hawaiian Paradise Getaway

7 nights at Four Seasons Maui, airfare for 2, spa credits included

Value: $15,000

Starting bid: $6,000

Join Our Team of Hope

Event Setup Crew

Help transform the ballroom on March 14-15

Registration Desk

Welcome guests and manage check-in

Auction Assistants

Display items and record winning bids

Year-Round Programs

Mentor, teach, or assist families directly

Maximize Your Impact

Tax-Deductible Giving

Hearts for Hope Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Tax ID: 47-1234567

You'll receive an instant tax receipt for your records. Consult your tax advisor about deduction benefits.

Employer Matching Programs

Many companies will match or even double your donation!

Companies offering matches:

Shopify (2:1 match up to $15,000)
Google (1:1 match up to $10,000)
Apple (1:1 match up to $10,000)
TD Bank (1:1 match up to $5,000)

Submit your match by December 31st!