KANSAS CITY, Mo.  — The Hope Center KC will host its annual Heart 4 Hope Gala on Thursday, March 4, 2027, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64105, with a goal of raising $350,000. Every dollar supports the children, youth and families the organization serves through its programs on Kansas City’s East Side.

Heart 4 Hope is The Hope Center KC’s signature fundraising evening. Guests will enjoy cocktails and dinner, live and silent auctions, Golden Tickets with chances to win prizes including free vacations, special guests and entertainment, and personal testimonies from Hope Center youth and families.

Funds raised at Heart 4 Hope sustain The Hope Center KC’s asset-based youth development pathway, which runs from elementary through high school and combines spiritual and social-emotional support, character building and leadership training. The gala also supports the organization’s work with families and its broader community development efforts on the East Side.

The community can support Heart 4 Hope in three ways:

• Buy tickets to attend the gala.
• Become a sponsor and partner with The Hope Center KC while gaining visibility at the event.
• Donate directly toward the $350,000 goal, whether or not you can attend.

Tickets, sponsorship packages and donation options are available at hopecenterkc.org/heart4hope and on the Heart 4 Hope event page.

About The Hope Center KC

Since 1998, The Hope Center KC has served Kansas City’s East Side as a community and youth development organization. Its mission is to provide asset-based programs and opportunities for sustainable growth and development, where children, youth and families can flourish. The Hope Center KC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 43-1828403), located at 2800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128. Learn more at hopecenterkc.org.