The Garden of Hope invites you to our annual Unity Awards and Recognition Gala on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This gala promises to provide an evening of celebration, entertainment, and heartwarming recognitions.

Our guest speaker for this occasion is Chesapeake City Councilman Don Carey, former NFL Star Player, and founder of REECH Foundation. The theme for this year is The Garden of Hope Presents “A Night of Youth Excellence”.

We will be honoring and recognizing our Youth and Family Services Program honorees from:

• KIP (Keeping It Positive) For children of reentering citizens

• I-Thrive (Male Mentoring group)

• LOT (Leaders of Tomorrow, Youth Summer Program)

The Unity Awards and Recognition Gala will take place at Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church located at 1317 E. Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504. The attire is semi-formal. The tickets are $50 per seat and can be purchased on Eventbrite at the following link: http://gardenofhopecdc.org/youth-gala.

Additionally, the gala is one of our largest fundraisers, and we depend on our friends and supporters to make it a success.