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What a night! 🎪🎡 It has been a little over a month since our 2026 Gala brought together 200+ guests, 14 incredible sponsors, and a community committed to bringing hope to children and families navigating foster care. Together, we surpassed our fundraising goal, fueling Uniting Hope’s ability to serve more children and families. We are so deeply grateful to everyone who made this night possible. Take a look back at an unforgettable evening! 💙 #UnitingHope #UnitingHopeGala2026 #FosterCare

For more than 10 years, the Moore family and the Bushway family have been saying “yes” to children and families impacted by foster care, together. ❤️ The Moores opened their home as a foster family, while the Bushways came alongside them as a respite family. We first shared their story at our Uniting Hope Gala in September, and we’re excited to share it with you now. Thank you, Moores and Bushways, for over a decade of faithfully showing up. Hope grows when we serve together. 💙 #UnitingHope #FosterCare #RespiteCare

A night full of laughter, beauty, celebration, and so much HOPE. ✨ Our “Night at the Fair” was certainly a lot of fun, but underneath all the lights, games, treats, and joy was something even more meaningful: a community coming together for children and families. Every photo holds a little piece of the night, but the real story is what happens beyond the gala. It’s foster families saying yes. It’s children finding safety and belonging. It’s churches stepping into the story. It’s supporters giving generously and reminding us that this work matters. We are so grateful for everyone who made this night possible and for the many ways you continue to stand with Uniting Hope. What a gift to celebrate the work God is doing through this community. 🎪🎟️🎩🤹🏽‍♂️

🎡✨ What a night! Thank you to everyone who made the Uniting Hope Gala so special and so successful! We are incredibly grateful for our community of supporters, sponsors, foster families, and church partners who continue to believe in this work and make it possible. Celebrating and advancing the essential work of foster care at our “Night at the Fair” was truly magical. Thank you for being part of the Uniting Hope story. We are so grateful for each of you! 🎠💫

🎪We’re just 1 week away from our Uniting Hope Gala! There’s a few seats left, we’d love for you to join us as we celebrate and advance our impact in local foster care. 🎪 Watch Brian & Kayla give a preview of all the fun we have planned for our theme - “A Night at the Fair”✨ You can purchase tickets or still participate in the Golden Ticket raffle and make a donation even if you can’t come to the event. Link in bio.

🎟✨ GOLDEN TICKET GIVEAWAY! ✨🎟 What if $100 could send you on the trip of a lifetime and support local foster care? We would love to see all of you at our Uniting Hope Gala on Sept 11th, but if you can’t make it, you can still donate & Play the Golden Ticket raffle! 🎉 One lucky winner will choose from FOUR incredible trips: 🌻 Tuscany – 6 nights in Italy + private chef dinner 🌺 Costa Rica – 5 nights all-inclusive - choose from luxury beachfront or rainforest resort 🌴 Napa Valley – 3 nights in a boutique inn, just 5 minutes from downtown Napa 🎶 Pro Sports Passport – 3 nights - Choose Boston, Chicago, Phoenix, or Denver 💛 Every ticket helps us care for vulnerable children in our community. Check out the event page here: https://app.betterunite.com/unitinghope-gala2026 #GoldenTicketRaffle #UnitingHopeGala #FosterHopeWinBig #VacationForACause #SupportFosterCare

The Uniting Hope Gala is coming up on Friday, Sept 11th & of course a big question is always “What do I wear?” 💃🏼🕺🏽 The attire is “Upscale cocktail,” which means men typically wear a sport coat ✨ with dress pants or a suit and tie. Women often choose a cocktail dress, elegant jumpsuit, or dressy separates. 👗👔🎩 If you attended last year & want to wear the same style, that’s fine too! We just can’t wait to enjoy a beautiful & impactful event with you.

🎪The Uniting Hope Gala is Friday Sept 11th… and Dean Crownover is with us again! 🎟️ Dean Crownover will bring the energy as we... -Plays “Heads or Tails” to win a Tennessee Mountain Cabin Getaway -“Paddle Pull” to win Athens staycation, Chick-fil-a for 1 year & Savannah Bananas swag -Donate to “Fund-a-Family” to directly support the work of hope in foster care -Raffle for the “Golden Ticket” to win an epic trip Join us for a beautiful & fun event! If you can’t be present but still want to contribute, you can still purchase Raffle tickets or donate to Fund-a-Family ➡️ Swipe to see the details #UnitingHopeGala #UnitingHope

🎟✨ GALA GOLDEN TICKET RAFFLE! ✨🎟 What if $100 could send you on the trip of a lifetime and support local foster care? 🎉 One lucky winner will choose from FOUR incredible trips: 🌻 Tuscany – 6 nights in Italy + private chef dinner 🌺 Costa Rica – 5 nights all-inclusive - choose from luxury beachfront or rainforest resort 🌴 Napa Valley – 3 nights in a boutique inn, just 5 minutes from downtown Napa 🎶 Pro Sports Passport – 3 nights - Choose Boston, Chicago, Phoenix, or Denver Only a limited number of tickets available! 💛 Every ticket helps us care for vulnerable children in our community. #GoldenTicketRaffle #UnitingHopeGala #FosterHopeWinBig #VacationForACause #SupportFosterCare

We’re excited to recognize Graystone Church as one of our Presenting Sponsors for the 2026 Uniting Hope Gala on September 11! 🎡 Thank you Graystone Church for your generous ongoing partnership. This support makes a powerful difference in the lives of children and families we have the privilege of serving. Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or attending the event? Learn more on the event page linked in our bio or email bburchik@unitinghope.org #UnitingHopeGala #GetYourHopesUp #UnitingHope

The official theme for this year’s Uniting Hope Gala is... 🎪 A Night at the Fair 🎡 Think twinkling lights, nostalgic summer evenings, great food, and a beautiful night with friends…all in support of children and families impacted by foster care. 📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 📍 Bethlehem Church 👗 Attire: Upscale Mocktail Reserve your seat today! We can’t wait to see you there! #UnitingHope #Gala #GetYourHopesUp

You’re invited! ✨ Join us for the 2nd Annual Uniting Hope Gala on Friday, September 11 at Bethlehem Church. Experience a beautiful night to celebrate and support the impact Uniting Hope is making for children and families navigating foster care. Theme reveal next week! 👀 Get your tickets at the link in our bio. 🎟️ #Gala #UnitingHope #GetYourHopesUp

At Uniting Hope, we are privileged to walk the kids in our care home, wherever that journey leads. While every foster care story is different and not every journey ends in adoption, we are thrilled to celebrate with the Irby Family on their adoption that took place earlier this year! “These two beautiful kiddos bless us daily. When we started our fostering journey, we had no idea we would end up with a forever family. Oakley and Jacob are so special to us.” Thank you for saying “yes” to foster care! ❤️ #UnitingHope #Adoption #FosterCare

What a (summer family fun) day! ☀️ Last weekend, our Uniting Hope families and staff enjoyed a summer party hosted by our Board Member, Kevin Boeckman, and his family. From swimming and water activities to sharing dinner together, the day was filled with laughter, connection, and fun. It truly was the best time! 💙💦 #Summer #GetYourHopesUp #Family #UnitingHope

Our hearts are so grateful to First Baptist Monroe for this incredible donation of diapers and wipes! These much needed items were collected during their Vacation Bible School. 🩵 The children who participated in VBS also created sweet cards for the children in our care. Thank you, First Baptist Monroe, for your generosity and for making such a meaningful impact! #ThankYou #Partnership #GetYourHopesUp #EveryoneCanDoSomething

Meet the team (part two)! This is who we’re committed to being for the foster families we serve. #GetYourHopesUp #FosterCareAwareness #MeetTheTeam #ThisIsWho

Listen to Hailee share about how, in TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention), attachment is key. The attachment cycle is built through repeated moments of connection between a caregiver and child…when needs are expressed, met with care, and followed by felt safety. Over time, this consistent response helps rebuild trust and strengthen relationships. For kids in foster care or from hard places, behavior is often communication. TBRI helps us look beyond behavior and focus on connection as the foundation for healing. 🩵 #TBRI #TrustBasedRelationalIntervention #Attachment#FosterCareAwareness #GetYourHopesUp

🎪✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨🎪 A little sneak peek of what is waiting for you! 🎠🎟️ Tonight, we will gather to celebrate HOPE. Hope for children. Hope for families. Hope for restoration. And hope for what God is doing through a community that chooses to say YES. 💙 The lights are going up, the fair is coming to life, and we can’t wait to welcome you! 🎪✨ See you tonight! #NightAtTheFair #UnitingHope #HopeForFamilies #FosterCare #GalaNight

Meet the team (part one)! This is who we’re committed to being for the foster families we serve. 💙 #GetYourHopesUp #FosterCareAwareness #MeetTheTeam #ThisIsWho

Our Board has a special invitation for you! Join us for the 2nd Annual Uniting Hope Gala on Friday, September 11th at Bethlehem Church! 💙 For more information about Sponsorships and tickets, click the link in our bio. See you there! 🎟️ #UnitingHope #GetYourHopesUp #UnitingHopeGala #FosterCare #SupportFamilies

Reunification pantry stock for a biological family, spearheaded by members of the FBC Monroe Missions Committee! Thank you for helping make this transition a little smoother and for supporting this family as they reunite and move forward together. 💙 June is National Reunification Month! #Reunification #Support #FosterCare #Support #EveryoneCanDoSomething

23 homemade frozen meals made with so much love by students during FBC Monroe’s Serve Week! 🫶🏼 These meals will go to our foster families for those nights when having dinner already taken care of makes all the difference. A huge thank you to Melinda Walker, one of our faithful Uniting Hope volunteers, for leading the way! We’re so grateful for her heart to serve! #ThankYou #SupportFosterCare #FrozenMeals #GetYourHopesUp

Partnership parenting is a trauma-informed approach to foster care that encourages foster parents and the child’s parents to work collaboratively to support the child’s well-being and maintain important family connections. Here are a few practical tools that can help strengthen connection, communication, and trust between foster parents, children, and their parents throughout the foster care journey. It is our honor to walk alongside families and support partnership 🤝one step at a time. 🩵 #GetYourHopesUp #Partnership #ReunificationMonth #UnitingHope

Last month, our Uniting Hope team had an incredible experience at the CAFO Summit in Atlanta! 🙌 We each had the opportunity to attend breakout sessions tailored to our specific roles, gaining new insight and tools to better serve children and families. We were also deeply encouraged in the general sessions to continue pursuing the work of foster care with excellence, compassion, and hope. We are grateful for opportunities like this that strengthen our team and help us serve even better. 💙 #UnitingHope #CAFOSummit #FosterCare

We are SO grateful for all of our incredible Table Sponsors! 🤍 They aren’t just supporting the work of Uniting Hope and helping make our Gala night special, they are filling the room with people who believe in and support foster families, children, and the work of bringing hope to families in our community. We are honored by each person, buisness and organization who has chosen to partner with us in this way. Your support makes a difference, and we can’t wait to celebrate together! ✨ Thank you for helping us fill the room with HOPE! 🎪