Ball Homes Night of Hope on Nov. 18 will benefit Hope Center
Hoffman recovery story to inspire, benefit Hope Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – After going virtual for a year, Hope Center advocates and supporters will gather together again at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 for the 13th Ball Homes Night of Hope at the Lexington Opera House.
The keynote speaker will be Tony Hoffman, a former BMX Elite Pro, who went from prison to the Olympics. When he put his addiction behind him, Hoffman started living out his dream. His story is one of redemption – from the lowest lows to the highest highs. Hoffman is a sought-after speaker who has presented on the prestigious TEDx stage and has mentored thousands of youths. His story will encourage attendees to continue working to provide hope to the people who need it.
The evening, which also will feature client stories, will celebrate the power of recovery, healing and second chances.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Hope Center programs. Seating will be socially distanced, there will be a virtual livestream option. Ticket prices are $15, $25 and $50. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.hopectr.org/nightofhope/.
The Hope Center provides emergency shelter, food, and clothing 365 days a year to help the homeless and those with substance abuse disorder and mental health issues, get off the street and stay off the street. To meet those needs, the Hope Center has programs that deal with recovery from substance use disorder (for men and women), mental health issues, employment assistance, transitional housing, social services, a free health clinic, permanent housing and the Hope Mobile (mobile outreach). The Hope Center provides more than 38,000 meals, 24,000 nights of lodging, 800 healthcare services, and 4,000 articles of clothing each month. See www.hopectr.org for more information.
