Hope in Bloom 2026 Gala

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa: 199 Woodcliff Dr, Fairport, NY, 14450

Please join us for the 2026 Goodwill Hope in Bloom Gala, a special evening celebrating the transformative impact of Goodwill across Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. This signature event will take place at the beautiful Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, bringing together community members, partners, and supporters to honor a shared commitment to our mission: elevating people, community, and planet for a good today and better tomorrow.

Proceeds from the Hope in Bloom Gala directly support Goodwill’s mission programs, including Goodwill Learning Academy, 211/LIFE LINE, Goodwill Vision Services, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and Good Neighbor—each dedicated to providing critical resources and opportunities for individuals and families throughout our region. 

With the support of our generous community, Goodwill was able to help more than 171,000 people and their families last year alone, creating pathways to stability, independence, and hope. 

At this year’s event, we will proudly honor Faheem Masood, former President and CEO of ESL Federal Credit Union, who will receive the Good Neighbor Award, and David DiLoreto, MD, PhD, Chair and Director of the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, who will be presented with the Gwen Sterns Visionary Award. 

We look forward to celebrating Hope in Bloom with you!

Last day to purchase tickets is April 30.