About this Event
? Hope in the Dark: A Candlelight Experience
Presented by The Harvest Outreach People's Project (The HOPP
? Saturday, December 6, 2025
? 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Networking & Welcome
? 6:00 – 9:30 PM | Candlelight Dinner & Program
? Arise Soundstage & Dinner Theatre
2200 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington, DE
A Soulful Evening of Purpose, Story, and Connection
Step into a night designed to open hearts and awaken compassion.
Hope in the Dark is more than a fundraiser. It is an immersive experience where guests will share a candlelit, three-course meal prepared by Celebrity Chef O'Shay Lolley (Hell's Kitchen, Top Chef Canada), accompanied by real stories from individuals whose lives have been touched by The HOPP.
A live jazz band will provide a stirring musical backdrop as guests are invited, if they choose, to dine blindfolded — creating a deeper sense of empathy for those navigating the unknown.
?️ Ticket & Sponsorship Options
- Tickets sold in pairs: $200 per pair
- Table of 10: $1,000
- Sponsorships begin at $2,500
- All purchases and contributions are tax-deductible
Proceeds help The HOPP serve fram to table fruits and vegetables to over 5,000 families each month across all three counties of Delaware through our food distribution and outreach programs.
✨ Evening Includes
- Live jazz band
- Gourmet candlelight dinner
- Optional blindfolded dining
- “Light the Way” candle ceremony
- Powerful stories of hope
- Silent auction and mystery gift boxes
Come ready to be moved. Leave ready to make a difference.
Space is limited. Reserve your seats today and help bring hope to families across Delaware.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Arise Soundstage, 2200 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington, United States
USD 108.55
