Stars. Stripes, and Lantern Lights

Fundraising Gala

Enjoy dressing up and joining us for a night of elegance in supporting our mission.

April 10th

5:30PM - 9:00PM

F.O. Eagles - 711 West Second Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512

$50/Person or $400/Table of 8

Food and activities

  • Enjoy a meal catered by Seasoned Mobile Grill whose mission is to bring you real food with real flavor.

  • Warm cookies on wheels - Beverly Ann’s Cookie Truck will add some sweetness to our evening.

    At Beverly Ann’s Cookies, they believe that every moment is sweeter with a warm cookie in hand and a scoop of ice cream to top it off. They roll with vintage flair, full-service hospitality, and desserts that bring back the good ol’ days.

  • Customized fountain drinks featuring a mixture of soda (such as Coke, Dr. Pepper, or Sprite), flavored syrups, and a creamer component, often served over ice.

  • We are giving away a BRAND NEW Denago golf cart valued at $9500. It features Apple CarPlay, LED lights, and so much more! Don’t want the cart? You could win $5000 instead!

    Tickets: $20/ticket or $100/6 tickets

    If you’d like to participate, purchase your tickets by hitting the yellow “Donate” button on the bottom right corner of your screen and choosing the “Hope on Wheels: Golf Cart Raffle” campaign.

    Winner will be drawn during the Gala.

  • Bid on goods and services from local businesses.

  • Have a little fun and play some of the games we’ll have set up around the room.

Our Speaker

Tori Hope Petersen

Tori Hope Petersen is a former foster youth and current foster mom with a powerful story. Since coming to faith, she has shared her testimony and life as authentically as she can to offer hope to others.

Tori is the bestselling author of her memoir “Fostered” and her second book “Breaking the Patterns That Break You.” She is a sought-after national speaker and Bible teacher.

Named by Outreach Magazine as one of “20 Rising Leaders for This Generation and the Next,” Tori is known for her compassionate voice on the topic of healing juxtaposed with her fierce advocacy work for the most vulnerable. She has advocated before Congress, the Ways and Means committee, and has collaborated across party lines to create better outcomes for children experiencing foster care and adoption.

At home, she is a wife, biological mom, and a foster mom who enjoys cooking with her children. With a deep value for family, community, and hospitality, Tori and her family love to make extra food for whoever might stop by.

Learn more about Tori on her website or connect with her through Instagram.

Secure your tickets

Tickets can be purchased by calling our office (419-769-8231) or by clicking the yellow “Donate” button on the bottom right of your screen. After clicking “Donate”, make sure to choose the correct campaign (Gala) and the correct amount to donate. Tickets are $50/person or $400/table of 8. If you would like to be notified that we received your purchase, please check the box to allow text messages.