A Night to Rewrite Stories: Join Us at the LOVE Gala 2025

Melissa Ruth
Jul 16
1 min read

An Evening of Faith, Compassion, and Hope

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, you're invited to be part of something truly powerful—a night where generosity turns into action, and lives are changed.

The LOVE Gala is more than an elegant evening. It's a chance to stand alongside children and families in crisis and say, your story matters. Through your presence and support, you help rewrite the narrative of brokenness into one of hope, healing, and new beginnings.

Tickets Are On Sale Now—Secure Your Spot Today

Every seat matters, because every story matters and we’re asking our community to take action now. Your ticket purchase helps us plan well and ensures this evening can have its greatest impact.

Visit www.newhopeforfamilies.com/gala to purchase your tickets today.

What to Expect

A delicious dinner shared in community
Powerful testimonies of families whose lives have been touched by God’s love
Silent auction items and Spirit-led opportunities to give generously
A space filled with people who believe in redemption and restoration

Sponsor Opportunities Are Still Available

We are still prayerfully seeking sponsors who feel called to partner with us in this mission. Sponsorship is not just financial—it’s Kingdom investment in the lives of children and families who need hope. Details are available at www.newhopeforfamilies.com/gala.

Let’s gather in faith. Let’s celebrate what God has done—and trust Him for what’s next. This is more than a night out. It’s a chance to live out the Gospel in a tangible, beautiful way.

Will you be there?

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September Updates!

We are happy to report that our open house was a grand success! It was a beautiful

Evening with a constant stream of folks interested in learning about New Hope For Families touring our newly renovated community center and learning more about New Hope.

Thanks to Mary Hermanson for the beautiful music as people explored our wonderful

sanctuary and placed bids on our silent auction items - we raised over $1,300!

The highlight of the evening was special guest and keynote speaker Ray Hansen, founder/director of Rio Bravo Ministry - a children's home in Reynosa, Mexico - the inspiration for New Hope For Families. Ray delighted all with his journey of faith and the story of how he began this amazingly successful children’s ministry, from the ground up, caring for the needs of hundreds of children in his community. It was a wonderful evening establishing many new connections within our community!

Thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who donated silent auction items, Johnson's Bakery for the fresh-baked cookies and Hope City Church for sharing your sound equipment for the event, and last but definitely not least, thanks Ian Devaney & Jeff Nast for volunteering as our sound guys! Thanks to them, you can view a recording of Ray’s talk on our NHFF Facebook page.

A big hi-five and warm welcome to our new Kids Closet coordinator Kristina Linder. Kristina, her husband Brian Linder and artist Amy Halverson coordinated, designed, built, and hung our new building signage. Beautiful and so helpful!! (If you have Kids Closet needs or donations, please contact Kristina - 218-310-8313)

We would also like to introduce our new media coordinators, the amazing brother and sister team - Ian and Michaela DeVaney. You guys Rock!

The current needs of our foster care families include diapers, size 3 and larger; Pull-ups; unscented wipes; a bike stroller, boys and girls sweatpants small, medium & large.

community center needs include helping hands with small building, electrical, plumbing projects, carpet and flooring; paper products; gas cards, coffee (grounds or k-cups), bottled water.
We love the saying, "many hands make light work" - this has surely been our story - every little bit helps alot!

Warmest regards,

Therese Gruba

President/co-founder

New Hope FOR Families

218-590-1785