HopeTree Announces RIAA Gold Certified Artist Riley Clemmons to Perform at HopeSings

SALEM, Va. (June 26, 2025) – HopeTree Family Services is thrilled to announce that chart-topping Christian music artist Riley Clemmons will headline HopeSings 2025, the organization’s annual benefit concert, on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Parkway Church on the Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia.

This special evening of music and inspiration will raise critical funds for HopeTree’s life-changing programs, including Treatment Foster Care, Therapeutic Group Homes, and Developmental Disabilities Ministry, which serve individuals and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Clemmons, widely recognized for her empowering, faith-filled anthems, has garnered over half a billion global streams, 105 million YouTube views, and acclaim from outlets including Rolling Stone, People Magazine, and the TODAY Show. Her breakout hit “Fighting For Me” is now RIAA Gold Certified, joining a string of impactful singles like “Broken Prayers” that have resonated deeply with fans worldwide.

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Riley Clemmons

EVENT DETAILS

Where: Parkway Church on the Mountain, 3645 Orange Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24012

When:  Friday, August 8, 2025

Times:  VIP Meet & Greet – 5:30 PM | Doors Open – 6:00 PM | Concert Begins – 6:30 PM

“We’re beyond excited to welcome Riley Clemmons to this year’s HopeSings concert,” said Samantha Edwards, Interim Chief Advancement Officer at HopeTree. “Her music inspires hope, which is something our kids and families live by every day. This event helps ensure they continue receiving the care and support they deserve.”

Tickets start at $30 and are available now at hopetreefs.org/hopesings. The event will be held rain or shine. Food trucks will be available on-site prior to the concert and no outside food is permitted.

HopeTree Academy Graduation 2024

Please join us in congratulating HopeTree Academy’s graduating seniors! Graduation was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 and we are so proud of these students and what they have accomplished. We also want to recognize Charlie Smith as the first winner of the Warren C. Watson, Jr. Scholarship and Dee Ann Smith as she retires from HopeTree Academy!

Whether they are joining the workforce or continuing their education, we wish each of them well on their future endeavors as they venture out into the world. Congratulations to Nick Robertson, Charlie Smith, and Nick Sparks!

HopeTree Presents HopeGrows Fundraising Event

SALEM, Va. (July 12, 2023) – HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral health services, is delighted to announce its highly anticipated annual fundraising event, HopeGrows, taking place on Thursday, September 7 at The Taubman Museum of Art in downtown Roanoke. This premier event will bring together philanthropists, community leaders, and compassionate individuals who share a common goal of elevating HopeTree’s programs while making a positive impact on those they serve.

Date: Thursday, September 7

Time: VIP Reception – 5:30 PM | General Admission – 6:30 PM

Venue: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Avenue SE, Roanoke, Virginia, 24011

Guests attending HopeGrows can look forward to an enchanting night of unforgettable experiences. The event will feature:

Master of Ceremonies Jenna Zibton: WSLS 10 news anchor Jenna Zibton will serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies. Jenna has been pivotal for WSLS 10’s ’30 Days of Hope’ program that brings awareness to the successes and challenges of foster care and adoption. Every November since 2017, Jenna has featured children who can be adopted across Virginia, telling their stories along with those of families touched by the foster care system.

Keynote Speaker Tori Hope Petersen: Tori Hope Petersen is the bestselling author of ‘Fostered’ and a sought out national speaker, inspiring audiences to be resilient, suffer well, and change the world with what they have, right where they are, by loving the people in front of them. Tori is a leading advocate in foster care, and has been featured on Good Morning America, Essence, and many other publications sharing her story about being a former foster youth and overcoming to serve others. Tori has equipped and empowered countless churches, organizations, and people to serve the underserved. She also founded the Beloved Initiative, a nonprofit where in community people learn how to become professional lovers of people.

Tori Hope Petersen

Live Entertainment by Flat Five Jazz: Flat Five Jazz is a modern jazz combo based out of Lynchburg, Virginia. A menagerie of backgrounds and influences create a unique, yet beautiful soundscape that is both pleasing and engaging.

Silent Auction: Bid on exclusive items and experiences generously donated by our partners and sponsors. Every contribution made through the auctions will directly benefit HopeTree’s programs.

We are grateful to our event sponsors, whose unwavering support has made HopeGrows possible. Their commitment to HopeTree’s mission and dedication to transforming lives demonstrates the power of collaboration in effecting real change.

Individuals and organizations interested in attending HopeGrows are invited to visit our website at hopetreefs.org/hopegrows for more information and ticket purchases. Limited sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who wish to contribute to the success of this significant event.