Date

Thursday, September 12
VIP Reception – 5:30 PM
General Admission – 6:30 PM

Venue

The Dominion Club
6000 Dominion Club Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059

About HopeGrows

HopeGrows is an annual fundraising event to benefit the many programs offered at HopeTree Family Services including Foster Care and Developmental Disabilities Some of those that benefit from this ministry will be in attendance. On Thursday, September 12th at The Dominion Club in Glen Allen, VA, a VIP Reception begins at 5:30pm and the seated semi-formal dinner event starts at 6:30pm. National speaker Travis Lloyd will speak on his experiences in foster care and Bill Fitzgerald from WTVR will MC.  A limited number of tickets available.

Travis Lloyd

Travis Lloyd

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Lloyd is the Owner and President of Changing Lives Entertainment, LLC, a speaking and consulting business serving systems of care, personal brands, beginning professional speakers, and both public and private child-welfare and mental health organizations.

After volunteering on the National Board of Directors for multiple years Mr. Lloyd accepted the nomination as President of Foster Care Alumni of America on January 1, 2018.

INSPIRATION – Travis Lloyd’s story has been shared on stages internationally and in nearly all 50 states. Its a story of overcoming generational cycles of abuse through a mindset shift that was inspired by Just 1 Person at a time. After a journey through foster care and institutions, Travis Lloyd became a powerful advocate for positive systemic change. He understands what it takes to create mindset shifts and truly connect with clients, colleagues, and your own goals. Fostering change through Just 1 Person at a time is a theme that can inspire all types of groups and organizations.

FOSTERING CHANGE – Travis Lloyd’s story started as a youth when receiving services from child welfare and mental health agencies, but it took a drastic turn for the better when he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science and began working in those same systems as a Registered Nurse. This dual perspective allowed him to view these services from a lens that was far beyond his education. After serving as a psychiatric nurse, ER nurse, and Mental Health Mobile Crisis Worker, this perspective opened doors to advocate for organizational change at local, state, and national levels.

David Esleck Trio

David Esleck Trio

Featured Band

Dr. David Esleck: Performer, Composer, Producer, Educator. Although experienced as a multi-instrumentalist, he focuses on the piano, both as a soloist and with the David Esleck Trio. He is heard in concerts and recitals around the country, including performances for and with Presidents, heads of state, CEO’s, Hollywood stars, and musical figures like The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Tony Bennett. His latest release, on Yesyes Records, “Little Ears,” was listed on the ballot for the GRAMMY awards, and is available on Amazon.com, Pandora, and Spotify.He is currently on the faculty at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA

Jason Jenkins, bass, is a graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, VA. A “Downbeat Magazine” award winner, he appears both as a sideman and with his own group, The Jason Jenkins Quartet. Jason’s latest recording with that group, “Aphelion,” is currently in release.

Keith Willingham is a gifted and sought-after musician on two different instruments, the trumpet and the drum set. Studies at both James Madison and Virginia Union Universities prepared him for first-call status he now enjoys. Keith is a frequent performer at the many jazz venues around the East Coast, and has appeared with the Temptations, Martha Reeves, and the First Impressions.

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

For questions or more information, please contact:

Lisa Clause
Chief Advancement Officer
Lisa.Clause@HopeTreeFS.org
540-389-2112