Event Category: Fundraising

Festival of Hope 2026

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Join us for the 2026 Festival of Hope Breakfast 
This annual fundraising breakfast celebrates hope and the transformative impact of Catholic Charities’ holistic programs, which provide emergency assistance, emotional support, and employment services to restore dignity and foster stability.

Event details:

For those coming from Brentwood, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Green Hills, and surrounding areas:

The Catholic Pastoral Center is easily accessible from these areas in the mornings, and traffic is light during that time. To get here, take I-440 to I-40, just like you would when heading to the airport. But instead of continuing to the airport exit, take Briley Parkway North and exit at McGavock Pike (Exit 12). This route goes against the flow of traffic, so you’ll avoid any congestion. Alternatively, you can take Woodmont Boulevard, which turns into Thompson Lane and then Briley Parkway—this route is a straightforward drive with minimal traffic.

And don’t worry about parking—the Catholic Pastoral Center offers plenty of free parking right at the door!

Register today!
While there is no charge to attend, advance registration is required. During the event, guests will be invited to support Catholic Charities’ mission with a donation.

Sponsorship opportunities
Make a lasting impact by exploring sponsorship opportunities for the Festival of Hope.

Fundraiser for the Vaughn-Thomas Borum Teen Counseling Fund

The Vaughn-Thomas Borum Teen Counseling Fund will hold a fundraiser at Top Golf on Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefitting Catholic Charities’ counseling programs.

Registration is now open. You can register as an individual or as a team.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Kathy Borum at kdborum@gmail.com for any questions about the event.

Register for the event or become a sponsor

Learn more about The Vaughn-Thomas Borum Teen Counseling Fund at Catholic Charities

 

Pathways to Possibilities Annual Fundraising Campaign

Pathways to Possibilities, presented as a virtual event for the second year in a row, is our key annual fundraising campaign. Without this critical financial support, we could not serve all those who need our help.

We are still accepting donations!Visit the Pathways to Possibilities page to donate and see all the content around this year’s theme of “Love, Hope, and Healing.”

Catholic Charities is grateful to First Horizon for being this year’s presenting sponsor, and we appreciate the support of all our our sponsors, listed below. Their generosity furthers our mission: “Following Christ’s example, we recognize the dignity of all people and serve our neighbors.”