Hope Atlanta, a nonprofit focused on combating homelessness and hunger in metro Atlanta, is proud to announce the honorees for this year's "Heroes for Hope" awards ceremony. This year's honorees include Mayor Andre Dickens as the Individual Hero for Hope; QuikTrip as the Corporate Hero for Hope with the award being accepted by president Kevin Thornton; and for the first time the Volunteer Hero of the Year will be awarded to Cheryl Naja, who is a board member of Hope Atlanta and a retired attorney from Alston Bird. 

This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. at Curate at 1333 Logan Circle NW. Co-chairs for the fundraiser are Matt Keith, segment executive-west division at Bank of America and Tiffany Callaway Ferrell, vice president, operations at the Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas Company, who have been dedicated to creating not only a successful fundraiser but a truly impactful evening. 

"This year’s honorees exemplify what it means to be a servant leader and showcase true commitment to making a lasting difference in the community. Mayor Dickens has shown a legendary commitment to ending homelessness and finding not only housing but new opportunities for these citizens,” said Julio Carrillo, CEO of HOPE Atlanta. "QuikTrip has shown the impact that corporations can make in their communities. Cherl Naja is an exemplary board member, advocate and volunteer, who inspired the creation of our Volunteer Hero Award. Through Heroes for Hope, we celebrate their steadfast commitment to those that are unhoused in our community and showcase our boundless appreciation for all they’ve done and continue to do. This year more so than ever, we’ve seen incredible changes and true innovations and efforts to provide for our homeless community."

With over 124 years of dedicated service to Atlantans, Hope Atlanta remains the first line of defense for those facing or at risk of homelessness. Hope Atlanta is committed to enhancing its services, becoming a comprehensive resource hub and community convenor, and working one-on-one with clients to establish trust, secure housing, provide access to mental health care, and address other basic needs. The new strategic vision aims to eliminate the complexity in securing the economic and social resources necessary for its clients to thrive.

Title sponsors for this year’s event are Northside Hospital and QuikTrip. Presenting sponsor is the RMR Group, with Champion sponsors being Berckmans American Vodka, Colonial Pipeline Company, Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, Delta and Georgia Power. Guardian sponsors are the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Atlanta Gas Light, Bank of America, Berkadia, Carter-Haston, EY, Georgia Natural Gas, Georgia Pacific, Greenberg Traurig, The Home Depot Foundation, J.P. Morgan Chase, LocumTenans.com, Norfolk Southern, Perennial Properties, Raymond and Lucy Allen, Norma and Robert Kadoori, the Tedder Family and the Zanaty Family. 

For more information about Heroes for Hope and Hope Atlanta's mission, please visit Heroes For Hope Gala - Hope Atlanta.