About this Event
Join us for Hope Drives Launch 2026: Light the Way Forward, a free networking lunch bringing together Houston business owners, dealerships, churches, and community partners.
Enjoy lunch, make connections, and learn how Hope Drives is helping families move forward.
Our founder, Emmanuel Oyeniran, will share why he started Hope Drives, a Houston nonprofit that gives donated cars to working families who lack reliable transportation.
You'll also hear a community panel discuss why reliable transportation matters, listen to two families share what changed when they received a car, and witness a family receive the keys to their car live.
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 12 to 2 PM
Location: United Way of Greater Houston, Auditorium IJK, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Cost: Free, lunch included
Attire: Business casual
Registration closes November 20.
Event venue & nearby stays
United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, United States