What is the Hope Gala?
It is a fundraiser event which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a buffet dinner, an unforgettable silent auction and raffle, an amazing DJ, and the delightful selfie/photo booth. The Hope Gala is a celebration of hope, resilience, and the collective effort to uplift and transform the lives of women facing economic challenges.
Why Do We Do It?
With our purpose being to empower women through technical training scholarships, grants for materials support, and strategic partnerships, this evening of elegance and compassion brings together individuals committed to making a positive impact.
Our founders visited Business RadioX to share their story.
When is the Hope Gala?
The Hope Gala will take place on August 8, 2026 from 6-9 P.M. at 1055 Barber, Athens, Georgia 30601.
2026 Sponsorship Levels
Anthem Sponsor
$30,000
- 8-top reserved table, with 3 bottles of champagne for the table
- 10 attendee tickets, each receiving 2 drink tickets, 150 raffle tickets, and 2 specialty drink glasses
- Recognized on radio/media interviews (if any are available)
- Recognition on social media, with higher-level sponsorships receiving more postings
- Recognition on a rolling display during the Hope Gala
- Recognition on large poster at the venue entrance showing all sponsors grouped by sponsorship level
America the Beautiful Sponsor
$10,000
- 8-top reserved table, with 3 bottles of champagne for the table
- 8 attendee tickets, each receiving 2 drink tickets, 100 raffle tickets, and 2 specialty drink glasses
- Recognition on social media, with higher-level sponsorships receiving more postings
- Recognition on a rolling display during the Hope Gala (2 per slide)
- Recognition on large poster at the venue entrance showing all sponsors grouped by sponsorship level
National Emblem Sponsor
$5,000
- 8-top reserved table, with 2 bottles of champagne for the table
- 8 attendee tickets, each receiving 1 drink ticket, 50 raffle tickets, and 2 specialty drink glasses
- Recognition on social media, with higher-level sponsorships receiving more postings
- Recognition on a rolling display during the Hope Gala (4 per slide)
- Recognition on large poster at the venue entrance showing all sponsors grouped by sponsorship level
My Country ’Tis of Thee Sponsor
$2,500
- 6-top reserved table, with 1 bottle of champagne for the table
- 6 attendee tickets, each receiving 1 drink ticket, 30 raffle tickets, and 1 specialty drink glass
- Recognition on social media, with higher-level sponsorships receiving more postings
- Recognition on a rolling display during the Hope Gala (8 per slide)
- Recognition on large poster at the venue entrance showing all sponsors grouped by sponsorship level
Stars & Stripes Forever Sponsor
$1,000
- 4 attendee tickets, each receiving 1 drink ticket, 20 raffle tickets, and 1 specialty drink glass
- Recognition on social media, with higher-level sponsorships receiving more postings
- Recognition on a rolling display during the Hope Gala (12 per slide)
- Recognition on large poster at the venue entrance showing all sponsors grouped by sponsorship level
This Land is Your Land Sponsor
$500
- 2 attendee tickets, each receiving 1 drink ticket, 15 raffle tickets, and 1 specialty drink glass
- Recognition on social media, with higher-level sponsorships receiving more postings
- Recognition on a rolling display during the Hope Gala (16 per slide)
- Recognition on large poster at the venue entrance showing all sponsors grouped by sponsorship level
Grand Old Flag Sponsor
$250
- 1 attendee tickets with 1 drink ticket, 10 raffle tickets, and 1 specialty drink glass
- Recognition on social media, with higher-level sponsorships receiving more postings
- Recognition on a rolling display during the Hope Gala (20 per slide)
- Recognition on large poster at the venue entrance showing all sponsors grouped by sponsorship level
2026 Hope Gala Sponsorships
Thank you to our 2026 Hope Gala sponsors for helping us tell a greater story. One of courage, opportunity, and transformation. Your support is a vital chapter in this year’s celebration of women whose strength continues to shape families, communities, and the future.
We are honored to partner with businesses and organizations that believe in advancing hope. We encourage you to support these sponsors as they help bring our mission to life.
Anthem Sponsor:
(3 Year Sponsor)
America The Beautiful Sponsors:
Ed & Kim Keegan
(9 Year Sponsor)
Rich & Linda Crooks
(9 Year Sponsor)
National Emblem Sponsors:
(9 Year Sponsor)
My Country ‘Tis of Thee Sponsors:
Stars & Stripes Forever Sponsors:
This Land is Your Land Sponsors:
Grand Old Flag Sponsors:
2025 Hope Gala Sponsorships
We are deeply grateful to the generous sponsors who have stood beside us in support of the Hope Gala and the women we serve. Your continued partnership not only makes this event possible. It advances real, lasting change in our community.
As you consider your shopping and service needs, we invite you to support these mission-minded businesses and organizations that invest in hope, opportunity, and the future.
2025 Presenting sponsor:
Stars in the Night Sky Sponsors:
(8 Year Sponsor)
(8 Year Sponsor)
(8 Year Sponsor)
Blue Sky Sponsors:
By James Whitley
(8 Year Sponsor)
(8 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
Heather Broadwater
(5 Year Sponsor)
Laura Reidinger
Neighbors of Oconee & Oconee Living
@ Best Version Media
(3 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
Educational Partner:
(8 Year Partner)
Non-Profit Partner:
(5 Year Partner)
Venue Partner:
(2 Year Partner)
Golden Moon Sponsors:
(8 Year Sponsor)
Tish Rumsey & Lewis Perdue
(8 Year Sponsor)
Pat & Cheri Cherry
(8 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
Communications Test Design, Inc.
(6 Year Sponsor)
Athens Animal Hospital
(6 Year Sponsor)
(4 Year Sponsor)
(4 Year Sponsor)
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens
(4 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
Matt Cartin
(4 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
Linda Groarke
AHKF Board Member
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(8 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
Todd Davis
Montana Airbnb
(2 Year Sponsor)
Mark Martin
(1 Year Sponsor)
Silver Starlight Sponsors:
(8 Year Sponsor)
(8 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
Brandi Torre
(8 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
Dean Clemons & Family
(5 Year Sponsor)
Dr. Jean Dixen
(5 Year Sponsor)
(4 Year Sponsor)
Robin Woodall
(4 Year Sponsor)
Lou & Becky Kudon
(4 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
Ralph Johnson
(1 Year Sponsor)
Dawn Hershberger
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
Bronze Reflections Sponsors:
(8 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
Jimbo & Susan Horn
(7 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
McRae Family Dental
(3 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
Bob & Suzanne Deery
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
Food Sponsors:
(8 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
(8 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
friends of ahkf:
Jimbo & Susan Horn
(7 Year donor)
Dick Hudson
(5 Year Sponsor)
Deborah Lonon
(3 Year Sponsor)
Mary Ogletree
(2 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
Peggy Galis
(1 Year Sponsor)
In-Kind Sponsors:
Jessica Whitley
(8 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
Adam and Eve Hair Designers
(7 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
(7 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
“Wild Bill” Gohdes
Woodworking
(5 Year Sponsor)
UGA Golf Course
(5 Year Sponsor)
Roy Holmes
Woodworking
(5 Year Sponsor)
Bob Wicklein
Woodworking
(4 Year Sponsor)
Corey Little Coaching
(4 Year Sponsor)
Marigold Solutions Photography
Matt Brewster
(4 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
Laura Reidinger
Neighbors of Oconee & Oconee Living
@ Best Version Media
(3 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
Natasha Gordon
Catalina Island Vacation Rental Donation
(2 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
Carol Garner
Sourdough Class
(2 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
Scott Deaton
Woodworking
(1 Year Sponsor)
Rebecca Wood Studio
Pottery
(1 Year Sponsor)