The 2026 Night of Hope Gala will be Saturday, October 10th in Staunton.

The 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. Please consider joining us for a special evening.

Tickets can be purchased using the form below.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have questions about becoming a sponsor, please email Kaitlyn Hammer at kaitlyn.hammer@newdirectionscenter.org.

2026 Night of Hope Gala

The 2026 Night of Hope Gala will be held on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia.

This special event brings our community together in a spirit of awareness, compassion, and celebration to honor National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the vital work New Directions Center does to provide free and confidential services to survivors throughout our region.

The gala is a celebration of the impact we have made together and the work we have accomplished over the past 30 years. We are especially excited that October 10th marks the 30th anniversary of New Directions Center's incorporation, which took place on October 10th, 1996.

We look forward to honoring the past 30 years with you while celebrating the future and the many years of hope, healing, and service that lie ahead.

Night of Hope Gala Tickets

Single Ticket$150

Couples Ticket$200

Table (7 Tickets)$800

Online ticket sales are only reserved for singles, couples, and marketing free tables. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email Kaitlyn Hammer at kaitlyn.hammer@newdirectionscenter.org.

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Before check out, please be sure you have provided a proper mailing address as tickets will be mailed to guests. Your ticket(s) will include information regarding the date, time, location, and attire necessary for the event. If you have any questions or need to declare any accessibility needs or dietary restrictions, please call (540)885-7273 or email Kaitlyn Hammer at kaitlyn.hammer@newdirectionscenter.org.