Rescue Mission of Utica's 35th Annual Fall Fundraising Event
(Formerly known as "Gourmet Gala")
A Mission of Hope
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 5pm-7pm
A Special Mission
The 35th Annual Mission of Hope will help raise support for important improvements to the Rescue Mission’s men’s shelter, bringing the facility up to date and making it more accessible for the individuals we serve. These additions will help create a safer, more welcoming, and more functional space for men seeking shelter, stability, and a path forward. By taking part in this event, you are helping invest in practical changes that will strengthen our ability to offer comfort, dignity, and hope to those who need it most. Our goal is to raise $100,000 toward the project. You and your guests could play a major role in making it happen.
Thank You For Hosting A Table
By agreeing to serve as a table host for the 35th Annual Mission of Hope, you are making a commitment to help fill your table by inviting up to seven guests to attend with you. Your role is an important part of making the evening meaningful and successful, as each table host helps introduce others to the work of the Rescue Mission and the impact this event has in our community. Thank you for helping us gather people together in support of hope, healing, and transformation.
Mission of Hope Table Host
Event Details
Join us for A Mission of Hope, our annual fall fundraiser dedicated to the heart of the Rescue Mission—transforming lives with compassion, dignity, and grace. Enjoy an uplifting evening of fellowship, food, and powerful stories from those whose lives have been forever changed by the Mission’s programs.
Together, we’ll reflect on the impact we’ve made, the challenges ahead, and the hope we continue to offer every day. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to our cause, this is your chance to see the Mission’s life-saving work in action—and to be part of it.
Come be inspired. Come be the hope.
The event will be held at Hart’s Hill Inn, 135 Clinton St. in Whitesboro.
Contact
Leslie Nicolette at leslie.nicolette@uticamission.org or 315.735.1645 ext. 2104.