This annual event is not only a fun evening with a casino theme, great food, and drinks—it’s also our primary fundraiser, with a goal of raising $70,000 to support the critical work we do.

For over 50 years, 211 Big Bend has been the only local hotline serving the Big Bend area, connecting individuals to emotional support and essential resources. We’re here 24/7 to provide guidance and referrals, including answering calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Every day, we respond to people facing various challenges, from mental health crises to housing and food insecurity, ensuring that no one has to navigate these situations alone.

Support from partners like you is crucial! The funds raised at this event will help keep our hotline counselors on the lines and sustain the vital, unrestricted services we offer to the community.

We would be so grateful if you would consider supporting us at the 2026 Night of Hope. It promises to be a wonderful evening for an important cause, and your involvement would truly make a difference.

Thank you very much for considering this opportunity. We would be happy to answer any questions or provide additional information. Please email development@211bigbend.org

Would you be interested in sponsoring and attending this event in support of 211 Big Bend? This year we are excited to invite YOU to not only support A Night of Hope but also become a 2026 Corporate Sponsor. Diamond and Platinum levels will automatically become an integral part of the 211 family as Corporate Sponsors! These businesses will enjoy the promotion of their brand throughout the year with ongoing recognition on website, social media and at fun, free community awareness events.

We would love to see you there! Can’t attend, but interested in supporting 211? THANK YOU! Click the website link to make a monthly or one-time donation https://211bigbend.org/donate/

Do you have an idea on how your company can support 211 Big Bend? AWESOME – let’s hear it! We love new ways to connect with our community.

211 Big Bend is a 24/7 stigma-free and confidential hotline dedicated to providing emotional support, crisis counseling, suicide prevention, care coordination, and connection to critical services in our community including childcare and housing. 211 Big Bend has answered the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) for 14 counties in our area for years. Since the 988 rollout in July 2022 our call center volume for suicide, mental health and crisis support is up 40%. We need your support now more than ever. The Night of Hope will provide much needed funds to add additional hotline staff and build critical infrastructure to keep answering calls for people in crisis. To give you some perspective, our overnight weekend counselor, Shelley, who used to receive eight calls per night is now getting 15+ calls. Shelley and 211 Big Bend needs your support! The funds you donate to 211 Big Bend will be used to continue to connect our community to critical mental health services and resources. Sometimes, people just need someone to listen, and we do that too! From hello to help, 211 is here.