Martha's House of Hope - Sunsets at the Rose – 6th Annual Gala
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Rustic Rose Barn | Roland, Iowa

Join us for an unforgettable evening of hope, celebration, and community as we come together to support pregnant women and new mothers experiencing housing instability. Martha’s House of Hope provides safe housing, parenting support, transportation, and life-skills programming to help moms build stable futures for themselves and their babies.

We are thrilled to welcome Jon Leonetti as our emcee for the evening! Jon is a nationally recognized speaker, best-selling author, and radio host who has inspired audiences across the country through his powerful storytelling and messages of faith, hope, and purpose. We are excited for him to bring his energy and passion to this special night as we celebrate the life-changing work happening at Martha’s House of Hope.

Evening highlights include:

Live painting by renowned artist Mike Debus (artwork auctioned live)
Returning Dessert Auction featuring local bakers & businesses
Plated dinner by Schonert’s Catering (no buffet lines)

Menu: House salad, roasted turkey, roasted beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, maple glazed carrots, dinner roll.

Dietary requests: executivedirector1@marthashouseofhope.org

Partners and guests are invited to a 5:00 PM cocktail hour prior to the event.

Every dollar raised directly supports moms and babies at Martha’s House of Hope.

RSVP by August 27.

6th Annual Sunsets at the Rose Gala

An Event Benefitting Martha's House of Hope in Ames, Iowa - Featuring Jon Leonetti as our 2026 Gala Emcee!