Community dinner at Richmond Hill City Center aims to spotlight foster care and adoption
An evening focused on supporting vulnerable children and families will take place at the Richmond Hill City Center on Saturday, Sept. 19. Organised by Love One Inc., the Hope & Homes Dinner and Silent Auction is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will bring attendees together to learn about foster care and adoption and to hear personal accounts of lives transformed by these services.
The event welcomes people with a range of interests: those already involved in foster care, people curious about adoption, volunteers seeking ways to serve, and members of the public who want to support children and families in need. According to the event notice, the evening will include a dinner, a silent auction and a keynote address from Whitney Gilliard, who is listed as speaking about her story of hope and resilience.
- Date & time: Saturday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m.
- Location: Richmond Hill City Center
- Ticket price: $100 per person
- Registration deadline: Tickets available through Sept. 3
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Love One Inc. |
| Event | Hope & Homes Dinner and Silent Auction |
| Speaker | Whitney Gilliard (keynote) |
| How to buy tickets | loveoneinc.org or email love1ministry@gmail.com |
What attendees can expect
Love One Inc. has described the evening as one of "hope, inspiration and purpose," aiming to highlight both the challenges facing vulnerable children and the pathways that lead to stable, loving homes. The format blends storytelling with fundraising: a sit-down dinner to bring people together, a silent auction to raise funds for the organisation's work, and a keynote that will centre lived experience.
"An evening of hope, inspiration and purpose"
Tickets are priced at $100 each, with table sponsorships also available. The deadline for purchasing tickets or making arrangements through the event contact is listed as Sept. 3. Prospective attendees can buy tickets through the organiser's website or inquire by email at love1ministry@gmail.com.
Local context and considerations
Community dinners and silent auctions serve multiple functions: raising funds, building networks of volunteers and supporters, and giving a public platform to those with direct experience of the issues being addressed. For residents who follow or support child welfare and adoption initiatives, the event provides an opportunity to hear directly from someone who has navigated the foster-care system and to learn how local or regional groups can help more children find secure homes.
While this announcement outlines the basic logistics and speaker, attendees should expect a formal registration process and limited seating given the dinner format. Individuals and organisations interested in table sponsorships will likely need to contact the organisers soon to confirm availability.
The event notice does not include a detailed agenda or a list of auction items. People planning to attend who require accessibility information, dietary accommodations, or details about parking at the Richmond Hill City Center should contact Love One Inc. through the email address provided on the registration page.
Community events such as this are one piece of a broader mosaic of supports for vulnerable children and families. For residents who want to learn more about foster care and adoption or to find volunteer opportunities, attending an evening like the Hope & Homes Dinner can be a way to connect with service providers, hear firsthand testimony and consider concrete ways to get involved.
