Hope Rescue Mission held its annual gala Saturday, Sept. 12, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, bringing together community members and supporters to raise funds for programs serving people experiencing homelessness in the Greater Reading area.
The event included dinner, guest stories, ministry updates, silent auctions and raffles, along with opportunities for attendees to support the organization’s ongoing work with individuals and families.
“The Gala is a celebration of what God is doing through Hope Rescue Mission and through the tremendous generosity of this community,” Hope Rescue Mission CEO Robert Turchi said. “Every day, we have the privilege of walking alongside people who are working to overcome tremendous challenges and move toward stability and a new future.”
Turchi credited businesses, churches, organizations, volunteers and individuals for supporting the mission and its guests.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the David H. Roland Award to Recovery Coaching Services, Inc., recognizing the organization’s work with individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.
Recovery Coaching Services works with guests at Hope Rescue Mission as they navigate recovery and related challenges.
“Recovery Coaching Services has been an extraordinary partner in caring for some of the most vulnerable people in our community,” said Kate Alley, executive director of LightHouse Women & Children’s Center, a ministry of Hope Rescue Mission. “Their team meets people where they are, builds relationships and continues walking alongside them through the difficult work of recovery.”
Hope Rescue Mission has served the Greater Reading community for more than a century, providing shelter, meals and other support to people experiencing homelessness and significant life challenges.
Through partnerships with organizations across Berks County, the mission also connects guests with case management, healthcare, mental health and recovery services, employment and educational opportunities, housing assistance and spiritual support.
