Hope on the Rocks 2026 is a Colorado Springs charity fundraiser benefiting the Hope Floats Foundation. It raises money for swim lesson scholarships for kids and families who face financial barriers to water safety education. The event happens Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 5:00–10:00 p.m. at COS City Hub (4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO). This year’s goal is $100,000. You can get tickets or donate now at Givebutter.com/hopeontherocks2026.
Guests can expect a Colorado-inspired evening of dinner, cocktails, live entertainment, community storytelling, and silent and live auctions. Best of all, every ticket and every bid directly funds swim lesson scholarships for local kids.
Hope on the Rocks 2026 — Quick Facts
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Time | 5:00–10:00 p.m. |
| Location | COS City Hub, 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 |
| Benefiting | Hope Floats Foundation |
| Fundraising Goal | $100,000 |
| Attire | Colorado Chic — boots to ballgowns |
| Tickets & Donations | Givebutter.com/hopeontherocks2026 |
| Sponsorship Inquiries | Kory@littlefinsswimschool.com |
One Night. One Mission.
At Hope on the Rocks, one incredible night has the potential to change hundreds of lives. The mission is simple: help more children become safe and confident in the water.
This is the flagship annual fundraiser for the Hope Floats Foundation and its Swim Scholarship program. Each year, the evening brings together local businesses, community leaders, families, and friends for a night of celebration. But the purpose behind the party runs much deeper.
Every ticket purchased. Every auction bid. Every sponsorship and donation. Each one helps remove a financial barrier to life-saving swim instruction. After all, learning to swim shouldn’t be a privilege — it’s a life-saving skill.
👉 Get your tickets or donate now on Givebutter
What Is Hope on the Rocks?
Hope on the Rocks is an annual Colorado Springs charity event benefiting swim lesson scholarships through the Hope Floats Foundation. We created this event to bring the community together for an unforgettable evening, while raising critical funds for families who can’t otherwise afford swim lessons.
The event blends philanthropy with a uniquely Colorado celebration. Guests can expect:
- Cocktails and socializing
- Dinner
- Silent auction experiences and packages
- Live auction items
- Live entertainment
- Community stories from water-safety advocates and scholarship recipients
- Direct opportunities to donate to Hope Floats
- A celebration of the businesses and sponsors making the mission possible
And yes, this is Colorado — so come dressed in Colorado Chic. Boots? Absolutely. Ballgown? Absolutely. Boots with the ballgown? We may like that even better.
Hope on the Rocks 2026 Schedule
The evening kicks off at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at COS City Hub in Colorado Springs. From there, guests enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and mission-driven storytelling. The celebration wraps up around 10:00 p.m.
Event details continue to evolve as September approaches, so check the official Givebutter page for the latest schedule and announcements: Givebutter.com/hopeontherocks2026
Why Does Hope on the Rocks Matter?
Drowning can happen quickly. Water safety education can save a child’s life. But for many families, the cost of consistent swim lessons stands between their child and those critical skills. That’s the gap Hope Floats exists to close.
Through swim lesson scholarships, kids build skills like:
- Breath control
- Independent floating
- Safe water entry and exit
- Swim-float-swim skills
- Confidence in and around water
- Stronger swimming ability
- Greater overall water safety awareness
These aren’t just recreational skills. They can be life-saving ones.
What Is the Hope Floats Foundation?
The Hope Floats Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides swim lesson scholarships to kids and families who otherwise lack access to consistent swim instruction. The organization partners with swim schools and community groups to remove financial barriers to water safety education.
In Colorado Springs, Hope Floats scholarships give families access to instruction through Little Fins Swim School, whose mission is simple:
We save lives through water safety education and world-class swim instruction.
Both organizations share one core belief: financial circumstances shouldn’t determine whether a child gets to learn how to be safer around water.
What Does a Hope Floats Swim Scholarship Provide?
A Hope Floats scholarship funds roughly three months of consistent swim instruction for one child. That timeframe matters, because water-safety skills don’t come from a single lesson. Kids need time to practice, build trust, develop muscle memory, and grow comfortable in the water.
Funding three months of instruction for one child costs roughly $750. So a donor never has to wonder what their gift accomplishes — it puts a real child into real lessons, learning real, life-saving skills.
👉 Fund a scholarship — donate on Givebutter
The 2026 Goal: Raise $100,000 for Water Safety
Hope on the Rocks 2026 has set an ambitious fundraising goal: $100,000.
Why aim that high? Because the need reaches far beyond one child, or even ten. Across our community, families want their kids to learn to swim but face real financial barriers to consistent lessons. Hitting the $100,000 goal could dramatically expand how many children Hope Floats can serve.
This isn’t just a number on a scoreboard. It represents more scholarships, more lessons, more kids learning to float and swim — and potentially, lives saved.
A Colorado Springs Fundraiser Built Around Community
This event isn’t just another formal fundraising dinner. It’s about bringing a community together. Local businesses, families, leaders, volunteers, artists, donors, and sponsors all contribute in their own way — donating auction items, sponsoring the event, selling tickets, or simply telling a friend, “You need to know about this.”
That’s how community impact grows. One conversation leads to another. One sponsor introduces the next. One donor funds a scholarship, and one child learns a skill that could someday save a life.
What Can Guests Expect at Hope on the Rocks?
Looking for a unique Colorado Springs charity gala in September 2026? Hope on the Rocks offers much more than a traditional dinner. We designed the evening as a full experience: food, cocktails, entertainment, meaningful stories, and exciting auction packages, plus plenty of time to connect with people who care about this community.
The event features both a silent auction and a live auction, filled with donated experiences, products, and packages from generous local supporters. We’ll continue announcing more auction items leading up to September 26, so follow Little Fins Swim School and Hope Floats Foundation for sneak peeks.
Dinner at Hope on the Rocks
Dinner is part of the fun, too. Guests enjoy a Colorado-style tri-tip and BBQ chicken buffet, which keeps the evening feeling like a genuine Colorado celebration rather than a stuffy formal gala. Come ready to eat, connect, laugh, bid, and make an impact.
Who Should Attend Hope on the Rocks?
Hope on the Rocks is for anyone who believes kids deserve access to water-safety education. You don’t need to be a current Little Fins family, or know a scholarship recipient, or consider yourself a “philanthropist.” You just need to care about a safer, stronger Colorado Springs.
This event is especially great for:
- Colorado Springs families
- Local business owners
- Community leaders
- Young professionals
- Corporate teams
- Little Fins families, past and present
- Water-safety advocates
- Nonprofit supporters and local philanthropists
- Businesses looking for meaningful community partnerships
- Groups looking for a memorable night out
- Anyone who believes drowning prevention matters
Come with friends. Bring your employees. Host clients. Fill a table. Turn it into a date night. Whatever brings you, know that your evening helps another family access something life-changing.
How Do I Buy Tickets for Hope on the Rocks 2026?
You can buy tickets through the official event page: Givebutter.com/hopeontherocks2026
That Givebutter page is your one-stop hub for tickets, donations, current fundraising totals, and campaign updates. We recommend buying tickets early, since this event tends to sell out.
Can I Donate Without Attending Hope on the Rocks?
Yes. You can support this cause even if you can’t make it to the event. Just donate directly through Givebutter.com/hopeontherocks2026. You can also help by sharing the fundraiser with friends, family, coworkers, and local businesses. Every gift matters, and every new person who learns about Hope Floats expands what we can do.
Can I Become a Hope on the Rocks Sponsor?
Yes. We offer sponsorship opportunities for businesses and community partners who want to support water-safety education while gaining visibility at one of Colorado Springs’ signature fundraising events. Email Kory@littlefinsswimschool.com to learn more.
Sponsorship means more than a logo on a banner. It connects your business to a mission centered on kids, families, and life-saving education. Depending on your sponsorship level, you may get event visibility, digital promotion, and other recognition. Contact Kory directly for current levels and availability.
Can a Business Donate an Auction Item?
Absolutely. Businesses and community partners can support Hope on the Rocks through donated auction items, experiences, services, or packages. Auction donations help Hope Floats raise extra funds during the event, while introducing guests to businesses that invest in this community. To discuss auction donations or partnerships, contact Kory@littlefinsswimschool.com.
Why Businesses Should Sponsor Hope on the Rocks
Customers increasingly notice which businesses invest in their community. Hope on the Rocks lets your business align with a mission almost everyone understands: keeping kids safer around water.
A sponsorship connects your organization with families, local business owners, community leaders, and other Colorado Springs supporters. More importantly, your sponsorship dollars create real impact — your business can literally help put a child into swim lessons. That’s a story worth telling.
How Else Can I Help Hope on the Rocks?
There are plenty of ways to support the 2026 campaign:
- Buy tickets and attend Hope on the Rocks.
- Become an event sponsor.
- Make a donation through Givebutter.
- Purchase a table and bring friends, employees, or clients.
- Bid in the silent and live auctions.
- Share the campaign on social media.
- Create or support an individual fundraiser.
- Tell another local business about sponsorship opportunities.
- Encourage friends and family to donate, even if they can’t attend.
- Help spread awareness about drowning prevention and swim instruction.
You don’t have to do everything. Just do something.
👉 Take action now on Givebutter
Frequently Asked Questions About Hope on the Rocks 2026
What is Hope on the Rocks? It’s an annual Colorado Springs fundraising event benefiting the Hope Floats Foundation and swim lesson scholarships for kids and families facing financial barriers to water-safety education.
When is Hope on the Rocks 2026? Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to approximately 10:00 p.m.
Where is Hope on the Rocks 2026? COS City Hub, 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918.
What charity benefits from Hope on the Rocks? The Hope Floats Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides swim lesson scholarships to kids whose families face financial barriers to formal swim instruction.
What is the Hope on the Rocks fundraising goal? $100,000.
What happens at Hope on the Rocks? Dinner, cocktails, live entertainment, community storytelling, a silent auction, a live auction, and plenty of chances to support Hope Floats Swim Scholarships.
What should I wear to Hope on the Rocks? Colorado Chic — boots to ballgowns. Dress up, go Western, or combine the two.
Where can I buy Hope on the Rocks tickets? Givebutter.com/hopeontherocks2026.
Can I donate if I cannot attend? Yes. Anyone can donate through the official Givebutter campaign, even without attending on September 26.
How can my business sponsor Hope on the Rocks? Email Kory@littlefinsswimschool.com for current sponsorship opportunities and availability.
Does Hope on the Rocks support children in Colorado Springs? Yes. Every dollar raised helps Hope Floats expand access to swim instruction for local kids and families who need it most.
Join Us at Hope on the Rocks 2026
On September 26, Colorado Springs has a chance to come together and do something extraordinary. We’ll enjoy a beautiful evening, celebrate our community, and support local businesses. We’ll hear powerful stories, laugh, eat, dance, bid, and give. And through all of it, we’ll help put kids into swim lessons their families couldn’t otherwise access.
That’s what Hope on the Rocks is really about.
ONE NIGHT. ONE MISSION.
Help us build a community where every child has the chance to become safer and stronger in the water.
Get Your Tickets or Donate: Givebutter.com/hopeontherocks2026 Become a Hope on the Rocks Sponsor: Kory@littlefinsswimschool.com
Hope on the Rocks 2026 Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 5:00–10:00 p.m. COS City Hub, 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Come for the experience. Come for the community. Come for the mission.
Come help us save lives.
