The 2026 Hope Banquet was held on February 19th at Whitewater Crossing Christian Church. Throughout the evening, we heard powerful stories of hope, shared a bold vision for the future of The Life Center, and celebrated the incredible life change happening through our Hero on a Mission program.
We were honored to hear from Jordan Stevens, head football coach at Colerain High School, as he shared his personal story of finding hope and the intentional ways he now encourages hope in the lives of his students each day. His message was both powerful and deeply inspiring.
We also had the privilege of presenting the Pam Sala Award to Brecka Russo, the Director of Wildcat Pathway Academy of Southwest Local Schools, in recognition of her commitment to igniting hope in our community. Her love for her students and her willingness to stand in the gap for them reflects the very heart of our mission.
It was more than a banquet — it was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community comes together with one purpose: to ignite hope.
To every supporter, every generous giver, every volunteer, and every faithful prayer warrior — thank you.
Thank you for walking this journey with The Life Center and for believing in the mission God has placed before us. Because of you, a spark has been lit that will burn brightly in our community for generations to come. We are overwhelmed with gratitude and deeply honored to serve alongside you.
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