Jeans & Jewels: A Night That Raised $305,000 in Hope

When winter weather forced the postponement of the 2026 ReHope Gala, supporters didn’t lose momentum — they showed up with even greater determination.

Originally scheduled for January 24, the evening was rescheduled to February 12 due to severe weather conditions. What could have been a setback instead became a powerful reminder of the strength and commitment of the ReHope community.

When the doors finally opened at Fiorella’s Event Space, guests arrived dressed in denim and diamonds for a night themed “Jeans & Jewels: Dressed in Hope, Shining with Purpose.”

By the end of the evening, the community had come together to raise an extraordinary $305,000 to support survivors of human trafficking.

But the impact of the night went far beyond the number.

A Room Filled with Purpose

Throughout the evening, guests gathered to celebrate the courage and resilience of survivors rebuilding their lives through ReHope’s programs.

Many of those survivors were present in the room.

For some, it was the first time witnessing a community of people coming together on their behalf — people who believed in their healing, their dignity, and their future.

From heartfelt conversations to powerful storytelling, the evening reflected what makes ReHope’s mission possible: a community willing to stand together for those who once felt alone.

 

More Than an Event

The Jeans & Jewels Gala was designed to bring people together not just for a celebration, but for a shared purpose.

Guests connected with others who believe deeply in justice, healing, and restoration. Stories of transformation reminded everyone in the room why the work matters and how lives are changed when a community chooses to act.

Support raised during the evening helps sustain ReHope’s mission to provide:

• Safe housing and crisis response for survivors
  • Trauma-informed clinical care
  • Life-skills and job readiness training
  • Long-term restoration and stability

Every conversation, every shared story, and every seat filled in the room represented a step forward for survivors seeking a new beginning.