People of Hope

Coming to Owensboro July 26th, 27th and 28th

Immerse yourself in stories of service from around the Catholic Charities nationwide network, tell your own story of someone who gives you hope, and get the facts about how poverty affects your neighbors and your community. Then learn about volunteer opportunities in your area so you, too, can become a person of hope and make a difference in your own life and someone else’s.

We are proud to bring this unique, national experience to Owensboro, it will be located in front of the Owensboro Convention Center. Tickets to get into the museum are not necessary. As you will see below each day will have a theme associated with the day’s events.

Have the opportunity to tour the museum and get inspired. Museum is available to the public these times below:

July 26 from 2PM-6PM Volunteer Outreach & Kickoff

We will be hosting a Gala for our local Catholic Charities the Sunday evening of July 26th. At this event will are going to lift up the volunteers in our community.

July 27 from 10AM-6PM Health Fair & Community Resource Day

July 28 from 10AM-2PM Advocacy & Action on Food Insecurity

Help Us Honor Exceptional Service!

Is there a group or individual in your life who defines the word “selfless”? Our community is fueled by volunteers who provide help and create hope every single day,often behind the scenes.

The Providing Help, Creating Hope Award was established to recognize those within the Diocese of Owensboro who go above and beyond typical parish involvement to serve others. If you know someone whose work and deeds reflect the true virtue of charity, we want to hear their story. Deadline for nominations is June 30, 2026.

Nominate Someone Today

Are you a nonprofit looking to join us on these days, contact us at tina.hawley@pastoral.org.