Hope Blooms brunch, fashion show to benefit Project Hope for Women and Children

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Project Hope for Women and Children will host its second annual fundraiser, Hope Blooms, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Marshall Health Network Arena Grand Ballroom at One Civic Center Plaza.    

Project Hope is a premier Huntington-based residential treatment facility for women with substance use disorders and their children. This year’s book-themed event, “A Chapter in My Story,” will feature a brunch and family fashion show, showcasing the spirit of community and resilience embodied by Project Hope. Guests will also experience the creativity and success stories of many of the region’s recovery-friendly businesses. 

“The stories of the families we serve at Project Hope truly embody what our name stands for—hope,” said Kathleen Maynard, MA, LPC, director of Project Hope for Women & Children. “Through Hope Blooms 2025: A Chapter in My Story, we will celebrate the strength and resilience of these women as they turn the page and begin writing a new chapter—one filled with support, healing and renewed hope—while raising critical funds that make the work of Project Hope possible.” 

Sponsorships are available starting at $1,000. Tickets are $125 per person. Proceeds from the event go to support the costs associated with housing, utilities and essential amenities for Project Hope families and ensure they have a safe, supportive space where they can work toward recovery.  

Project Hope for Women & Children is owned and operated by Marshall Health, a member of Marshall Health Network. It can house up to 17 families at a time in individual single-family units. The average length of stay at Project Hope is up to six months. Program graduates then have the option to transition to Hope House, a four-apartment complex designed to help Project Hope clients transition seamlessly from residential treatment into permanent jobs and housing.  

To reserve a sponsorship or purchase tickets to Hope Blooms, visit mhnfoundations.org/hope-blooms. For more information, please contact Sara Schultz-Britt of MHN Foundations at Sara.Schultz-Britt@mhnetwork.org or 304.781.4444.