Gala Event | Quality of Education: From Foundations to Flourishing
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 10, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:45 PM EDT
Saturday, October 10, 2026
VIP Reception: 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Gala & Auction: 6:00 - 9:45 pm
Location
Jepson Executive Alumni Center, University of Mary Washington, 1119 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Fees/Admission
Admission: $100
Description
The Quality of Education Gala & Art Auction is a formal philanthropic gathering hosted by HopeSpring International to support the Enhanced One Book, One School (E-OBOS) program at Hugh Mercer Elementary School in the 2026-27 school year. Proceeds raised by the event will also support the formation of the first tribal school in Wabaku, Papua New Guinea. The E-OBOS program launches in September 2026 and concludes in March 2027 with a student culminating event hosted by Hooky Entertainment, a Fredericksburg community partner, and Folktellers for Literacy. This Gala raises the institutional support to make that program possible.
