Ruby Slippers Archives - Hope Solutions

2025 Ruby Slippers Gala – A record breaking night to remember!

300 guests gathered and together, we raised nearly $500,000. We are grateful to those who came out to support our mission!

Hope Solutions Announces 2025 Community Hero Award Recipients

Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Darling and City Council Member Cindy Silva have been selected by the Hope Solutions Board to recognize their efforts to heal and uplift the community.

2024 Community Hero: Jasmine Tarkoff

Jasmine's tireless dedication and transformative leadership have illuminated the path towards a brighter future for Contra Costa County's most vulnerable populations.

Ruby Boots Gala kicks up a good time for a cause

Hope Solutions’ 16th annual Ruby Boots Gala raised over $400,000 to heal the effects of homelessness and poverty

Annual Gala Breaks Records!

Ruby Boots - There’s No Place Like Home raised $437,000 to support our mission! Co-hosted by Dave Clark, KTVU Channel 2 and William Goodwin, Hope Solutions Board Member and REP Housing Consultant, the evening included silent & live auctions and lots of fun.

Ruby Slippers Gala Brings Hope and Reunites Supporters

On Saturday, April 30th, over 240 guests gathered in-person at the Blackhawk Auto Museum and […]

State of the Organization – 2021

At our 2021 Ruby Slippers Gala, Executive Director of Hope Solutions Deanne Pearn, shared the many ways that Hope Solutions and its community came together. Even during a global pandemic, Hope Solutions continued our mission of providing permanent housing and vital services to homeless families and individuals.

Ruby Slippers Gala 2021 – Children’s Choice Award Recipient Roderick Norris

Hope Solutions is proud to announce Mr. Roderick Norris as the recipient of our 2021 Children’s Choice Award! Roderick’s compassion and desire to help those around him truly inspire us and make him a wonderful nominee and recipient for this award.

To learn more about Roderick Norris and Hope Solutions’ work, check out our KTVU segment.

Hope Solutions’ Virtual Gala Brings Support and Hope to Many

Last Saturday night, over 300 Hope Solutions’ supporters gathered together from home to watch and […]

Ruby Slippers 2021 – Art & Poetry Community Project

Hope Solutions asked its residents and community supporters to create a piece of art, poetry, or a personal quote that explores the phrase “How do you know you are home?”

Yellow Brick Road Trio Performs at Ruby Slippers 2021

A talented group of musicians, including this group and others from St. Andrew’s have performed quarterly benefit concerts for the past 15 years in support of Hope Solutions. We cannot thank them enough for all they have done for us, and for sharing their beautiful music!

The Pacific Choir Performs at Ruby Slippers 2021

This group of talented young singers, directed by Hyunjung Choi, have performed both in-person concerts at the Peace Lutheran Church (Danville) and virtual concerts to benefit Hope Solutions. We are so grateful for their ongoing support!