Hope Gala

23rd Annual Hope Gala | Midnight in the Garden

23rd Annual Hope Gala: Midnight in the Garden on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Step into a world of moonlit magic. Alexandra House's largest fundraiser of the year returns with an evening of elegance, purpose, and impact — set against a backdrop of deep florals, shimmering lights, and the beauty of the garden after dark.

Every guest who walks through those doors helps hope take root.

Attire

We invite guests to embrace the magic of Midnight in the Garden. Think elegant cocktail or formal attire inspired by deep florals, jewel tones, lush textures, and a touch of celestial sparkle. Lean into the theme — or simply come dressed in whatever makes you feel your best. You belong here either way.

Silent Auction — Bid From Anywhere

You don't have to be in the room to be part of the magic. With 80+ incredible items, the Hope Gala Silent Auction is open to everyone — in person or from home.

Bidding opens: Tuesday, March 24
Bidding closes: Saturday, March 28, at 7:45 PM
Watch your email and visit our website to browse and bid

Can't attend in person? Virtual winners will be contacted within 2–3 business days to arrange pickup or shipping (excludes alcohol purchases).

Dream Vacation Raffle — $10 a Ticket

Imagine the getaway of your dreams! Purchase a $10 raffle ticket for a chance to win a $5,000 Dream Vacation travel voucher and make your travel fantasies a reality.

The Details:

Only 1,500 tickets available — excellent odds
Winner drawn live at the Gala on March 28 (you do not need to be present to win)
Tickets available now through March 24

To purchase, email donations@alexandrahouse.org

Every ticket directly supports Alexandra House's mission to end violence and empower survivors.

A Night of Real Impact

Hope Gala is more than a beautiful evening — it is a community coming together to change lives. Your support keeps emergency shelter doors open, funds the housing subsidies and individualized case management that help survivors rebuild, and sustains Linus' Pet Haven — ensuring no survivor has to leave a beloved pet behind when they flee to safety.

Donate Now — or give during the event. Together, we make safety possible.

Photos

Relive the 2025 Hope Gala event by visiting our photo album on Facebook!

Hope Gala 2026

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: Courtyards of Andover

The Hope Gala: Midnight in the Garden is sold out - hopefully you got your ticket! It is sure to be an enchanting night filled with cocktails, games, auctions, and a powerful giving moment—all in celebration of resilience, healing, and hope.

Can a donor use a donor-advised fund to cover event cost?

Tickets, Tables, and Sponsorships

The lowest ticket price (tax-deductible and non-tax-deductible) must be paid from a donor’s personal bank account. The remaining sponsorship costs may be paid by a grant from a donor-advised fund as long as the donor does not receive more than an incidental benefit in return. Logo or name recognition in event materials is not considered more than an incidental benefit.

Here is an example of what can be paid from a donor-advised fund for an event:

A $5,000 event sponsorship includes a table for 10 with the donor’s name or logo in event materials.
If the lowest ticket price to attend the event is $100, then the donor must pay $1,000 for the table from the donor’s personal bank account ($100 × 10 seats at the table), and a grant from a donor-advised fund can cover the remaining $4,000.

NOTE: If a donor chooses not to accept any benefits associated with a sponsorship, the entire amount may be paid by a grant from a donor-advised fund.

Raffles, Games, and Auctions

Can a donor use a donor-advised fund to pay for a pledge?

Can I use my donor-advised fund to make a bifurcated donation?

Donor-advised fund grants are prohibited from conferring any benefits “more than incidental” to the donor, donor advisor, or anyone related to them. The IRS has issued guidance indicating its opinion that donor-advised fund grants that enable attendance or participation in a charity-sponsored event are considered to provide a more than incidental benefit, even if the donor/advisor pays for the non-deductible portion of the ticket out of pocket—which would result in the assessment of a penalty excise tax on any donor/advisor who recommended the grant or who received the benefit. The same logic and penalty apply to membership fees that have deductible and non-deductible portions.

2026 Hope Gala Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:
Fridley Lions Club

Diamond Sponsor:
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Platinum Sponsor
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Gold Sponsors:
Northeast Bank

Silver Sponsors:
Mandy Meisner

Print Sponsor:
Allegra | Blaine

Games Sponsor
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Desser/Wine/Beer/Table Sponsors:
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Friends of the Gala:
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