10th Anniversary Homeless to Hopeful Gala is Oct. 11

The 10th Anniversary Homeless to Hopeful Gala to support the New London Homeless Hospitality Center and Covenant Shelter of New London will be Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7-11 p.m. at Ocean Beach Park in New London.

To celebrate the 10th annual event, this year’s dance will be more festive than ever, and will honor 10 individuals who’ve made a difference – sometimes quietly, sometimes forcefully – in the fight against homelessness in southeastern Connecticut.

The names of those being honored will be announced in the days before the gala. At the gala, they will be celebrated with a special display highlighting their achievements.

Rock ’n’ Soul Revue of Mystic will provide entertainment for the evening. The eight-piece dance and party band features Motown, soul, R&B, classic rock and blues favorites. It has played venues from the Omni Parker House in Boston to the Academy of Science in New York.

Tickets are $20 per person, general admission, and $10 for seniors, students and military personnel. They can be purchased at the door or at Peoples Bank and Liberty Bank in Waterford. The evening includes a raffle and auction as well as light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Last year the dance raised $50,000 for the two shelters.