Desmond Doss Foundation Returns to Hope Fest Arizona for 5th Year!
Hope Fest Arizona has gained a reputation as being Northern Arizona’s Premier Community Gathering. Families are welcome for a day filled with FREE fun activities, live music, a Car & Bike Show, and a TON of resources at the HOPE Serves Family Resource Fair. This all takes place on the beautiful park setting of the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza on Saturday, September 14.
For 12 years, this unique event brings together local businesses, community members, churches and area service organizations to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors by connecting them to the resources they need to address the challenges they face every day.
The Desmond Doss Foundation first attended Hope Fest Arizona as a featured guest in 2019. We host a service vendor booth on Artist Row, which sees tremendous foot traffic. Located at the North entrance where the Bucky O’Neill Monument resides, an equestrian sculpture that honors the men who gallantly served their country during the Spanish–American War in 1898 which is only a few steps away from the Word Famous Whisky Row.
LAST YEAR…
- Over 3,000 families were served in the HOPE Serves Family Resource Fair while more than 8K+ guests attended Hope Fest.
- Generous Hearts Make HOPE FEST Possible: funding and trade-in-kind relationships combined with service provider organizations, resulting in over 350+ community partners and 120+ volunteers.
- Economic Impact: 2023 saw a significant 78% increase over 2022 or approx. $5.8 Million of economic impact to the city of Prescott and Yavapai County.
At the 2023 Hope Fest Arizona, the DDF Board members Gabe Videla and Jeffrey Cordone launched the World Premier of the EDUSODES Trailer to thousands of guests from the main stage. The introduction announced that the 1st Edusodes COURAGE was set for release on Veterans Day or November 11, 2023.
This year, Board Members Maj Gen Sparky Renforth will represent the Foundation, Advisor Board Member & Filmmaker Robert Rothbard, and Jeffrey & Taryl Cordone.
The new Edusode Trailer & Introduction to Edusode 1 “Courage” will be the focus for this year’s Hope Fest Arizona.
It is the connections to youth and educators through this event that remains so fruitful for the Foundation. Desmond’s story life-values continues to be shared with a younger generation. Therefore, Desmond’s dream of inspiring young people to live a positive, character-driven life continues to be fulfilled.
