How do we hold onto hope in the midst of uncertainty, violence, and despair? Together.
Now more than ever, we need each other—when we gather, share, and connect, we have the opportunity to experience hope even in the most challenging times.
For 15 years, Freely in Hope has stood alongside survivors of sexual violence, helping women heal, reclaim their lives, and lead innovative programs that bear hope in times of crisis. It is in these moments that we are so grateful for the gift of our community—you—who have prayed for, dreamed with, and inspired hope in us over these past 15 years. As a longtime donor, friend, and advocate for Freely in Hope, we want to invite you to join our Celebrating 15 Years Campaign by hosting a dinner and hope-filled conversations.
By hosting an Evening of Hope, you:
- Spark meaningful conversations about hope in difficult times.
- Share the stories of how Freely in Hope is bearing witness to hope through survivor-led transformation.
- Introduce our $1 million campaign that supports survivors to lead, flourish, and transform communities for generations.
How to host
Your evening can be intimate or large, formal or informal—the focus is for people to build connection through hope-filled conversations. Share your dinner dates with us so that a Freely in Hope survivor-leader can attend to share in person or virtually!
invite
Gather 6–12 friends, family, or colleagues who care about hope, justice, and empowerment.
Here’s a sample invitation:
I’m excited to invite you to join me for an Evening of Hope, a special dinner conversation in support of Freely in Hope’s 15th Anniversary Campaign. I have been a longtime supporter of Freely in Hope and would love to share about why this organization is so important to me.
For 15 years, Freely in Hope has walked alongside survivors of sexual violence, providing healing, care, and opportunities to reclaim their lives. Now, they are stepping boldly into African survivor-led leadership, ensuring survivors guide programs and decisions that transform communities.
Now more than ever, we need each other—our conversations, our stories, and our commitment can spark change and help survivors flourish.
During our evening, we’ll:
- Share a meal and meaningful conversation about finding hope in difficult times.
- Hear stories of how Freely in Hope is bearing witness to hope through survivor-led transformation.
- Explore ways to support Freely in Hope’s $1 million campaign to build a survivor-led future.
Details:
[Date] | [Time] | [Location]
RSVP by [Date]I would love for you to join me at the table to celebrate hope, dreams fulfilled, and the power of survivor leadership. Together, we can make a lasting difference by being bearers of hope in our world.
set the table
- Provide a warm meal. It could be homemade (show off your favorite recipes), catered, or a potluck!
- Create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for dialogue. Play quiet music, light some candles, place chairs around tables in small groups.
Share & Spark Conversation
Use the provided conversation prompts to guide meaningful dialogue:
- How have you been a witness to hope recently?
- What does hope mean to you in challenging times?
- What dreams do you hope to see bloom in your community or the world?
share opportunities to give
- Share why you support Freely in Hope and why our mission is important to you. A personal story to our mission will help spark connection, inviting others to connect with Freely in Hope, too!
- Provide easy giving options by emailing or texting guests the donation link: 15.freelyinhope.org
- Let your guests know that their support helps scale survivor leadership, amplify local voices, and sustain transformative care.
we are grateful for you!
By being a dinner host, you are helping to expand our community, build stronger advocates for justice, and empowers survivor-leaders to thrive! With you, the world feels a little more hopeful each day—thank you!
