A Legacy of Impact: Celebrating 25 Years of Building Hope

Event Details:
Dress Code: Business Casual – Semi-Formal
Special Guest: Cornell Powell

This year marks 25 years of serving the youth of Pitt County and their families. To honor this occasion, we will host our Spring Banquet, “A Legacy of Impact: Celebrating 25 Years of Building Hope,” on Thursday, April 23, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the beautiful Rock Springs Center.

The evening will honor our founders, feature inspiring alumni stories, and share our vision for the future of Building Hope. Guests will also be invited to experience a special walk-through that brings our legacy to life in a meaningful and memorable way.

As we plan for this special evening, we would be honored by your consideration of attending through the purchase of an individual ticket or by serving as a table sponsor. Event details and ticket/table purchasing information can be found at the link below:

https://givebutter.com/2026BHbanquet

We would be truly grateful to have you join us for this celebration. We deeply appreciate the partners and friends who have supported this work over the years, and we look forward to sharing what’s next for Building Hope. 

Building Hope is a holistic, faith-rooted organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families by addressing the interconnected challenges of education, character development, and community empowerment. We exist to nurture the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—by providing safe, supportive spaces where youth and families are equipped to grow, lead, and thrive.

What sets Building Hope apart is our unwavering commitment to addressing the full spectrum of needs that affect a child’s ability to succeed—academic, emotional, spiritual, and social. We partner with families, schools, churches, and local organizations to build a network of support that lifts up entire communities.

Ultimately, Building Hope exists to break cycles of poverty, disengagement, and generational disadvantage—empowering individuals to rise above barriers and become agents of positive change. We envision a thriving Eastern North Carolina revitalized by generations of hopeful, equipped, and purpose-driven leaders who are prepared to serve and inspire the world around them.