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10/09/2026

That jackpot keeps getting bigger 👀

Weekly draw is on Sunday - if your ticket is drawn from the raffle, you win the weekly prize pot. From there, if your chosen envelope contains the ace of spades, you win the whole jackpot!

Play Catch the Ace with the Kin Club of Russell and support Charity 9: Hope Helps! russellkincta.ca

10/07/2026

Presenting: your HOPE RockFest 2026 winner! 🤘

LAST STOP absolutely brought down the house at The Lone Star Loft on Saturday, and we're thrilled to announce they'll be playing at Lone Star HOPE Volleyball SummerFest next summer! Rotating instruments, LED masks, and electronic rock vibes... it's gonna be a party!

As a suprise bonus prize, they'll also get to perform a set at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa in the coming months! Thanks to the Hard Rock Ottawa for making it happen.

Catch LAST STOP rocking the beach with us on July 10th, 2027.

10/05/2026

The 3rd annual HOPE RockFest on October 3rd, 2026, featuring LAST STOP, Futura Free, A Rose for Ann, and Amanda Keeley 🎶

Thank you to The Lone Star Loft, Capital Music Week / Semaine musicale de la capitale, LiVE 88.5 FM, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa and SAIRYŌ for helping us make it all happen this past weekend!

All photos by Melanie Murphy Photography ©

10/03/2026

HOPE RockFest TONIGHT! 🎸

Doors at 7, show at 7:40. Tickets will be available at the door, but you can still purchase in advance at hopehelps.com/rockfest

It's weekend 1 of Capital Music Week / Semaine musicale de la capitale ... let's rock!

10/01/2026

🚨 Door prize announcement just dropped! 🚨

Our pals at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa have generously donated the absolute coolest prize for HOPE RockFest!

- A one-night stay at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
- A $100 food & beverage credit
- Must be redeemed by March 31, 2027

Your ticket to the show includes a ballot for the draw when you arrive! Get yours now at hopehelps.com/rockfest

October 3rd, 2026 at The Lone Star Loft. Part of Capital Music Week / Semaine musicale de la capitale. See you there!

09/30/2026

Update: our 2027 Charity Application deadline has been extended to 5pm on Monday, October 5th.

Today is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, and we believe this time should be spent learning, reflecting, and participating in events happening in our community.

We will continue to accept Charity Applications beyond today.

09/28/2026

Charity applications close THIS WEDNESDAY at 4pm for Lone Star HOPE Volleyball SummerFest 2027!

Fun fact: next summer is our 45th annual charity tournament! 🏐 To date, we've given over $5 million to over 150 local charities! 🌟

Does your organization need our help? The time has come to apply to become a Lone Star HOPE Volleyball SummerFest recipient charity! 🌟

Find the 2027 funding application form at hopehelps.com/charities! Deadline to apply is September 30th, 2026 at 4pm.

09/24/2026

New this year, HOPE RockFest is partnering with Capital Music Week / Semaine musicale de la capitale to showcase what an amazing scene we have right here in our city! 🎧

ABOUT CAPITAL MUSIC WEEK:

Centred around the Capital Music Awards, CxMW returns October 2-10, 2026, as Ottawa’s city-wide collaborative musical celebration. The week-long event transforms the city into an immersive, city-wide celebration of live music, creativity, nightlife, and community, bringing together artists, fans, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and local businesses.

Our Capital Music Week showcase artist is none other than Amanda Keeley! Her music, imbued with the raw, emotional depth of a seasoned soul, draws listeners in to an intimate world of lyrical storytelling and melodic artistry. She is also nominated at the Capital Music Awards for Newcomer of the Year!

October 3, 2026 at The Lone Star Loft. Tickets on sale now at hopehelps.com/rockfest

09/23/2026

Just 10 days to go until our 3rd annual HOPE RockFest! Let's check out another artist on our lineup 👀

LAST STOP is a high energy electronic rock duo based out of Ottawa/Gatineau. With no shortage of instrumental and sonic versatility, their live show packs a punch. The duo swaps between an assortment of instruments ranging from electric guitar, to drums, trumpet, piano, and heavy synths to create an experience you’ve never quite seen before.

October 3rd, 2026 at The Lone Star Loft, part of Capital Music Week / Semaine musicale de la capitale.

Tickets on sale now at hopehelps.com/rockfest