Herrin, Ill. (WSIL) -- The highly anticipated HOPE FEST Christian Rock & Alternative Music Festival will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Herrin, Illinois.
The event features live music, community activities, and the HOPE FEST 5K Run/Walk & Kid鈥檚 Fun Run. This offers a fun and healthy way for participants of all ages to engage in the festivities while contributing to an important cause.
This full-day event is not only a celebration of faith and community, but also a vital fundraiser for the Hands of Hope Foundation and the Herrin House of Hope.
The run will start at 5208 Meadowland Parkway. It will be open to the public and aims to bring the community together.
All proceeds from the HOPE FEST 5K will directly benefit the PHASE 2 PROJECT, which is an initiative of the Herrin House of Hope. This project includes the development of several new community-centered facilities:
- Herrin House of Hope Commodities Distribution Center
- Hope Community Wellness GAP Clinic & GAP Mobile Clinic
- Hope Emergency Shelter
These new programs will be established at 116 N. 14th St., Herrin, Illinois 62948, just across the street from the existing Herrin House of Hope. The purchase and renovation of this sister building are key steps in expanding the services offered to the Herrin community.
Since its founding in 2012, the Herrin House of Hope has served the community with a variety of vital programs, including:
- Meal Program
- Thrift Store
- Food Distribution Program
- Children鈥檚 Summer Feeding Program
- AmeriCorps Job Training Program
- GED Program in partnership with John A. Logan College
These programs operate from Herrin House of Hope's current location. The PHASE 2 PROJECT will allow the expansion of its reach.