Hope Rising: A Night of Impact and Civic Action

Thursday, October 8th, Hope Atlanta hosted its annual Heroes for Hope Gala. This year’s honorees included Volunteer Hero, Rocky Atkins, two Corporate Heroes, The Coca-Cola Foundation accepted by President Carlos Pagoaga, Truist accepted by regional president Katie Saez, and Individual Hero, Chris Womack. The gala’s theme “Hope Rising” was a play on Atlanta Rising – a long-term, citywide effort to end unsheltered homelessness in Atlanta by scaling sustainable housing and support systems. Likewise, the theme demonstrated proof of what’s possible for Atlanta and ALL of its residents when we extend care and compassion to our fellow neighbors in need. Heroes for Hope is an annual gala with impact and civic action at the core. The night offers philanthropists, corporations, nonprofits, community leaders, and Atlanta advocates a chance to unite their resources and influence for a single, shared cause: ending homelessness in Atlanta. It also serves as an opportunity to recognize Hope At