at the Von Braun Center (Saturn hall)

Through Grounds for Hope we seek to enable conversations between nonprofit organizations, churches and businesses that empower, encourage and inspire faith-based outreach.  When the Hope of Christ is presented along with a helping hand, we provide more than just a temporary fix to an immediate problem, we help secure an eternal foundation rooted in Christian love.

The proceeds from this event will go toward those that we honor. Nominations are being accepted for individuals and organizations to be honored. Honorees will attend the event free of charge. Remaining proceeds will go toward organizations that we honor. 

 Grounds for Hope is presented by the Trideum Foundation.

Dinner and Award Event

Grounds for Hope is about celebrating the role that faith has in outreach as we apply our faith and seek to provide hope to those in need. The Grounds for Hope dinner and awards event seeks to recognize and honor those in our community who give of themselves in service to others.

Mission Increase Workshop

We are proud to partner this year with the non profit organization, Mission Increase to bring you a workshop from noon to 2:30PM based on Peter Greer’s book, “Mission Drift”. This workshop will focus on the challenges that organizations have keeping their organizations “Mission True” with all of the challenges we face in today’s culture. Without intentional effort, faith-based organizations will drift from their founding mission. “It's that simple. It will happen. Slowly, silently, and with little fanfare, organizations routinely drift from their purpose, and many never return to their original intent.” Learn what it takes to keep your organization “Mission True”. This workshop is FREE and includes a FREE copy of Peter Greer’s book “Mission Drift”. There will be time for lunch (available for purchase) and networking prior to the workshop. Register now to reserve your spot. Space is limited!

Outreach Showcase

From 3-6PM our showcase area will be open to the public! Organizations who wish to participate in the showcase please fill out this request form. There is no charge for Non-Profit or Church Organizations to participate. For profit organizations can participate at a nominal fee. This is a great opportunity to showcase what your organization does for the community and to network with likeminded people!

Grace, Mercy, Peace Art Competition

This year as a part of our event, we are hosting an art competition for aspiring artists. Explore the concepts of Grace, Mercy and Peace for your chance to be recognized at our event, help us raise funding and even win a prize!

Two Minute Sermon

We encourage you to reflect on the significance of the words grace, mercy, and peace and express their significance to a life of serving others in an extremely short 2-minute sermon. The winning entry will be used as an introduction to this year’s event, and the winning entrant and their guests will be guests of honor at the event. All other submissions will be provided a discount code should they wish to attend the event.

Nominations

Nominations are open for 2024!

Winners of these awards are selected by panels of independent judges.

All awards will be presented at the Grounds for Hope Event.

Nominees can be located anywhere.

All selected nominees are provided free tickets to the event and are encouraged to attend, however, nominees are not required to be present to win.

You can nominate individuals or organizations in the following categories.

Outreach of the Year - Tell us an inspiring story of how faith has made an impact in outreach. Nominees should fall under the umbrella of an existing 501c3 organization. Nominees will be vetted, and selected organizations will be invited to attend the 2024 Grounds for Hope event with free tickets. Outreach of the year finalists and overall winner will split the proceeds from this year’s event.

Servant’s Heart Award - Tell us about an individual who puts their faith into action serving others. The nominee should be a person who leads by example and makes an impact. Nominees will be vetted, and selected nominees will be invited to attend the 2024 Grounds for Hope event with free tickets.

Unsung Hero Award - Tell us about an individual who is critical to the success of an outreach but perhaps is overlooked or not yet well known. This individual could be a person who works in the background or a person starting a new venture. in either case, the unsung hero should be someone who should receive more recognition for their selfless service to make a difference.

Timothy Award - Tell us about an individual under the age of 21 who is already making an impact in the community and is a future leader in applying faith to outreach.

Two other awards will be presented outside of the nomination process. The Van A Sullivan Visionary leadership award and the Dr Dawin “Doc” Overholt Lifetime of Hope award are selected by industry leaders.

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