Attend the first H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel) Community Connections networking event on Thursday, Feb. 29. This event will include welcome remarks from Mayor Bobby Dyer, pitch presentations from several local nonprofits and organizations and an opportunity to “mix and mingle” at the conclusion. 

This event is free and open to the public.

Background
The H.O.P.E. Initiative (Helping Our People Excel) was established by Mayor Bobby Dyer in 2023 to connect individuals, businesses, and organizations, and create a strong, citywide network that recognizes those who are doing great things and identifies those who need a hand from others. The initiative became a City of Virginia Beach program under the City Council’s FY24-25 Focused Action Plan to embrace comprehensive well-being by fostering a clean, inspiring, and vibrant environment where people feel safe and have access to amenities and services that support a high quality of life.