Spirit of Hope Gala 2026

The Hope Network Foundation, which provides mental health services across southeast Michigan hosted its annual Spirit of Hope Gala on Jan. 30 at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Every dollar raised supports Hope Network’s Greatest Need Fund. The event included a VIP reception, a Ford Field tour, gourmet cuisine, fine wines, cheeses, desserts, a raffle and a silent auction, an afterglow sponsored by Mercantile Bank, and a bottle of spirits for each guest to take home. // Photographs by Lindsay Schweickert