Tickets are now available for the Veterans Path to Hope Annual United for Veterans Fundraising Gala on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the ELARA Conference Center in the Holiday Inn-Crystal Lake. https://veteranspathtohope.org/

Tickets are now available for the Veterans Path to Hope Annual United for Veterans Fundraising Black and White Gala on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the ELARA Conference Center in the Holiday Inn-Crystal Lake.

Reserve your seats today and enjoy an inspiring evening with family and friends including heartfelt stories from veterans along with delicious food, lively music, unique silent auction items, dancing until the clock strikes (almost) midnight, and much more at our black-and-white ball.
 
Indulge in our wine pull where you can discover new vintages while supporting our cause. The live and silent auctions will offer incredible opportunities to bid on one-of-a-kind items, experiences, and collectibles with proceeds directly benefiting our honored veterans and the programs supporting them.
 
Get your tickets today to be a part of an extraordinary event that supports our local veterans by clicking here:  https://givebutter.com/c/VPHGala2025
 
Make a night or weekend of it and reserve your hotel room at the Holiday Inn for a safe evening and enjoy all that fall in Crystal Lake and McHenry County has to offer. Visit a variety of farmer's markets, go apple and pumpkin picking, enjoy delicious farm-to-table dining, get lost in a corn maze, and marvel at the vibrant fall foliage along scenic country drives.  https://www.naturallymchenrycounty.com/search/?q=october
 
If you would like to donate an item for our silent auction or live auction, or if you or your company would like to be sponsor this event to directly impact the lives of veterans and help us reach our $75,000 goal, please contact Jennifer Kipp, Director of Resource Development at 815-321-4673 or jkipp@vphope.org.