HEROES FOR HOPE, HOPE ATLANTA’S LARGEST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT, WILL AGAIN TAKE PLACE AT THE FOUNDRY AT PURITAN MILL.

Join us at 6:00 p.m. on October 26th!

During the event on October 26th, We’re unveiling a new strategic plan and are thrilled to share this bold new direction with our supporters and advocates. Please join us for an evening of celebration with inspiring stories from our special guests, a live auction, and more.

Individual tickets are available for purchase here. We hope you’ll join us.

Consider making a donation to show your support to end homelessness and hunger.

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With your $1,000 donation, you’ll receive two tickets and be recognized at the event.

Honorees

We are proud to honor this year’s “Heroes” for their dedication to improving our communities. Shan Cooper will receive the Individual Hero for HOPE award alongside Corporate Hero for HOPE recipient Atlanta Gas Light, which will be accepted by Pedro Cherry. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating these inspiring leaders.

Individual Hero

Shan Cooper


Founder and CEO, Journey Forward Strategies, LLC

Corporate Hero

Accepted by Pedro Cherry
President and CEO, Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas

Event Co-Chairs​

Kashi Sehgal
Founder & CEO, Retaaza
Chris Sizemore
CEO, Incisive

Live Auction

Join us for a chance to bid on exclusive items like:

A week-long stay in a 2,000 square foot (3 bed/3 bath) private flat in the heart of London, close to Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

1 million IHG Hotel and Resort Reward points redeemable for stays at nearly 6,000 locations, or towards airline miles, gift cards and merchandise

Enjoy one week in this cozy and traditional 2 bedroom 2-bathroom condo in Puerto Vallarta’s Famous South Shore. You will find amazing views to the Banderas Bay and town during your stay in Conchas Chinas. Attractions include an on-site pool and complimentary 3-hour sunset sailing.

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Thanks to Our 2023 Heroes for HOPE Sponsors

TITLE SPONSOR
PRESENTING SPONSOR
CHAMPIONS
GUARDIANS
ADVOCATES

Bank OZK
Bolst
Columbia Residential
CORT
Cox Enterprises
Genuine Parts Company
Georgia Perinatal Consultants
Robert and Norma Kadoori
Laura and Robert LaChapelle
Parker Poe
Jamie and Jaci Shanks
Tito's Vodka
Truist
Wells Fargo
David and Katie Zanaty

FRIENDS

Alston & Bird
AmeriHealth Caritas
Atlanta Hawks
The Benoit Group
Enterprise
Gas South
Gorman & Company
Jack and Caroline Hardin
HNTB
Infinity Real Estate Management
Molina Healthcare
Smith, Gambrell, Russell LLP
SouthState Bank
Martina Jimenez Sperry and Chris Sperry
John and Catherine Spillman
Cesar and Laura Wurm

PATRONS

Rocky Atkins and Sally Cohen
Ellen Brooks and Matt Holton
Julio Carrillo
Ann Cone
Laura Deisley
Jerry H. Getant
Marva and Robert Greene
Alex and Jenny Idichandy
Angie and Aaron Kolar
Ashley and Nick Luft
Cheryl Naja
Karthik Ramasamy
David and Qaadirah Scott
Rhonda Taylor
Alexis Nicole White

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