A group of diverse men and women smiling and waving at the camera, standing on a wooden stage in an auditorium with a large pipe organ in the background. Some are wearing suits, casual clothes, or themed accessories like a Los Angeles Dodgers cap.

2026 Alumni Gathering

The Way We Rise

Saturday, November 21 • 1-4 pm

Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway at 121st Street, New York, NY 10027

Come together with Rising Hope Alumni, faculty, friends and community for an afternoon of connection, conversation, networking, and possibility. We have history. We have hope. We have each other.

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30th Anniversary Celebration

October 4, 2025 • 5-8pm

Union Theological Seminary

Alumni, faculty, sponsors, volunteers, friends and family celebrated Rising Hope’s milestone 30th Anniversary! It was a joyful reunion for many and we were thrilled to honor several Rising Hope alumni and volunteers for their outstanding achievements, dedication to the program, and exemplary community impact.

Take a look at the wonderful and informative journal that was created for this event, photo highlights below and the entire set on Flickr!

Thank you to all who supported this amazing evening and support our important work! Help us continue our mission for another 30 years!

People at a registration table inside a historic building with stained glass windows, signing papers and wearing business casual attire.
A dining table with a floral centerpiece, table number card, and a small candle. The centerpiece contains peach, white, and purple flowers. The table is set with napkins, forks, knives, and glasses. There is a small card on the table that reads 'Risi
A collage of painted paper squares featuring purple, black, and white abstract designs with curved lines, streaks, and circular patterns.
A man in a blue striped shirt playing a black grand piano on a stage with risers. Behind him, there is a church or auditorium stage with a sign that says 'Rising Hope' and a screen showing an audience. The stage has wooden steps and various items inc
A large indoor event with round tables set for a meal, decorated with orange and yellow flowers. People are mingling, some seated and others standing. A stage with a large screen is visible at the front, and a pianist is playing a grand piano nearby.
Three adults smiling at a social event in a church, with stained glass windows in the background. Two men are in the center, one woman on the left, all wearing name tags.
A man in glasses and a checkered blazer speaking into a microphone at a podium during an award ceremony in a large room with wooden beams and a large screen displaying an award graphic.
Three people standing together, smiling for the camera at an award ceremony held indoors. The woman in the middle is holding a plaque, flanked by two men wearing glasses and business attire.
Two people, a woman and a man, standing together at a formal event inside a church or cathedral, smiling at the camera. The woman is wearing glasses, a navy blue crochet sweater, and red pants. The man is wearing glasses, a black suit, white shirt, a
Four men standing together at a formal event, smiling for the camera. They are dressed in business or semi-formal attire, with a decorated banquet hall setting in the background, including tables with tablecloths, flowers, and tableware.
Two men smiling and standing close together in front of a plain wall. One man is wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt, while the other has gray hair, a beard, and is wearing a plaid shirt. Both men have name tags.
A young woman with curly red hair, wearing a leather jacket, and an older man with a bald head, wearing a plaid blazer, standing together at an indoor event.
Four smiling people standing together at an indoor event, four women and one man. They are dressed in business or semi-formal attire, standing in front of a plain wall.
A smiling woman with long curly hair wearing a white shirt, gold jewelry, and holding a pamphlet at a table in a busy indoor setting.
Five people standing together at an art exhibition, smiling for the camera, with artwork and display boards in the background.
A man and a woman sitting at a restaurant table, smiling, with the woman wearing glasses and a black patterned blouse, and the man in a white shirt holding a menu. Others are visible in the background, and the table is set with napkins, cutlery, and
Two men standing on a stage in front of a pipe organ. One man is wearing a plaid shirt and glasses, smiling at the camera; the other man is dressed in a white shirt with a medal around his neck. There is a screen on the left side displaying a congrat
Three women and one man standing together at an art exhibition, with purple abstract artwork behind them, smiling for the camera.
A group of nine people, including women and men, posing at a formal gathering in a decorated hall with stained glass windows. They are dressed in semi-formal to formal attire, and some are wearing name tags. The table in front has flowers, drinks, an
People sitting around a table at a formal event, enjoying meals and smiling for the camera. The table is decorated with flowers and set with plates of food, drinks, and utensils. Some guests are holding utensils or have food on their plates.
A man and woman smiling and posing together at an indoor event. The man is wearing a light gray checkered blazer over a pink shirt. The woman, wearing a colorful patterned jacket and a name tag that reads "Katherine," is holding a glass and has curly
A smiling older man with glasses and a young woman with long brown hair, both wearing name tags, taking a selfie together at an indoor event.
People sitting around a round table during a formal event or banquet, with plates of food, drinks, and a floral centerpiece, inside a grand hall with high ceilings and stained glass windows.
Group of people at a celebration event, smiling and posing for a photo inside a room with a pipe organ and orange decorations.
A large indoor event with many attendees seated at banquet tables decorated with flowers. On the stage, a woman stands at a lectern in front of a screen that displays her name and title, with a backdrop of colorful drapes and organ pipes. The event a
A man in a plaid blazer and blue shirt stands at a wooden podium holding a microphone, speaking at an indoor event with a wooden wall and stairs in the background.
An elderly man with white hair and a beard giving a speech at a podium, holding a plaque in one hand and a microphone in the other, with a sign that reads 'Rising Hope' next to him.
Three people standing together at an event, with one person holding a plaque. The man in the middle is wearing glasses, a black hat, and a dark suit, and has a name tag that reads "John." The woman on the right is smiling and has long brown hair, wea
A man in a black suit and glasses is speaking at a podium with a microphone, at an event called Rising Hope. Behind him is a large screen displaying a picture of his face, and the screen shows the text "Rising Hope Alumni Award" and his name, Dr. Ron
Two men smiling and standing closely together at an indoor event. The man on the left has light skin, is wearing a plaid blazer and blue shirt. The man on the right has dark skin, is bald, and is wearing a white shirt with a name tag that reads "Shel
A man in a blue suit standing at a podium giving a speech, with a microphone in hand. There is a sign on an easel saying 'RISING HOPE' with an open book graphic underneath. The background shows a stage with wooden chairs and red drapery on the wall.
Rising Hope 30th Anniversary Celebration
Rising Hope 30th Anniversary Celebration
Rising Hope 30th Anniversary Celebration
Rising Hope 30th Anniversary Celebration
Rising Hope 30th Anniversary Celebration
A man wearing glasses and a dark suit is speaking into a microphone at a podium. There is a sign on an easel next to him that reads 'RISING HOPE' with an image of an open book. Background includes wooden wall paneling and a red decorative fabric.
A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard, dressed in a white dotted shirt, holding a microphone, speaking at a podium, with a wooden background and a blurred foreground.
A woman and a man are exchanging an award plaque on stage during a ceremony. The stage features a large pipe organ in the background, and a digital display screen showing the words "Member Service Award" with pictures of a man wearing a graduation ca
Group of diverse people posing for a photo on a wooden stage at a celebration event, with a large organ and orange and yellow streamers in the background.