The 2026 Night of Hope Gala invites community members to come together to honor victims and survivors of intimate partner violence for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It, too, furthers our mission to care for and support them. Thank you for being a part of this special evening!
 
 
Tickets have been mailed out and include additional information for guests to plan their arrival. Need additional information to plan for the event? Please review the details below. 
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Saturday, October 10th, 2026 
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4:30 PM - Doors Open & Cocktail Hour 
Enjoy an open bar during cocktail hour.
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10:00 PM - Estimated Departure 

Mary Baldwin University Student Activity Center 
316 Academy Street, Staunton, VA 24401 
 
Attire: Black Tie Optional ​
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Catering: Marino’s Lunch Catering with Gluten Conscious and Non-Red Meat Options 
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Musical Performance: Stonewall Brigade Band
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Free parking is available in the Sky II, Sky III, and SAC lots.
 
Parking may be accessed by Academy Street and Points Street via Kable Street or Prospect Street.
 
Accessibility Entrance: Deming Drive
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LIVE AUCTION EXPERIENCES
 
A portion of the evening includes a live auction, where we are auctioning off generous donations from our immediate and surrounding community partners. 
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One 30-Minute Discovery Flight with Blue Ridge Aviation in Weyers Cave​ / Value: $200 ​
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Meet the Mayor! Sponsored dinner for three (3) with City of Waynesboro Mayor, Kenny Lee / Value: $150 ​
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Two-Night Cabin Stay at Love Ridge Mountain Lodging in Lyndhurst. Good for a non-holiday weekend stay used by May 2027 / Value: $600​
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Two-Night Stay with Deluxe Accommodations at the Omni Homestead Resort and Spa in Hot Springs / Value: $1,500​
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One-Night Stay at Hotel 24 South in Staunton / Value: $200
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Two (2) Six Flags Amusement Park Tickets. Valid at Any Six Flags Amusement Park, Including Kings Dominion /
Value: $100​
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Chef Tasting Experience for Two (2) at SAMA-SAMA International Cuisine in Staunton. Discover a dining experience that brings people — and cultures — together in the heart of Downtown Staunton / Value: $500
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Hit the slopes with four (4) Massanutten Resort Combo passes! Combo passes can be exchanged for a slope-use ticket, a golf greens fee, a water park general admission, or a day mountain bike lift/trail use pass / Value: $300 ​
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Play with a Pro! Enjoy lunch and a 9-hole playing lesson with a PGA Life Member at the Club of Staunton / Value: $250 ​
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Thank you to our sponsors!
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HEALING SPONSOR
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