Host a Dinner of Hope: Gather. Share. Change Lives.

Imagine opening your home, sharing a meal, and introducing your friends, family, or colleagues to a cause that is transforming the lives of vulnerable children in South Africa.

A Dinner of Hope is more than just an evening together. It’s an opportunity to create meaningful connections, inspire generosity, and help provide education, nutrition, healthcare, and social welfare support to children who need it most.

By hosting a Dinner of Hope, you become an ambassador for change, bringing people together around your table to make a lasting difference.

Watch the video below of Chef, Food Stylist, and TV Personality, Zola Nene, sharing one of her favorite dishes at a previous Dinner of Hope event.

How it Works

Hosting is simple, meaningful, and impactful:

1. Invite Your Guests: Gather friends, neighbors, colleagues, or family members for an intimate dinner, brunch, coffee, or cocktail evening.

2. Share the Mission: Introduce your guests to Starfish Greathearts Foundation’s work and how local community partnerships are helping vulnerable children build brighter futures.

3. Inspire Generosity: Encourage guests to support the mission through donations, monthly giving, sponsorship, or other meaningful ways to get involved.

4. Change Lives Together: Every gathering helps expand awareness and critical support for children and families in need.

Why Host?

Your table can become a place of transformation.

When you host a Dinner of Hope, you help:

- Introduce new supporters to Starfish’s mission
- Raise vital funds for vulnerable children
- Expand awareness within your community
- Inspire others to make a lasting impact
- Build a network of compassionate changemakers

We'll Help You Every Step of the Way

As a host, you’ll receive support and resources to make your event meaningful and easy to organize, including:

- Event planning guidance
- Starfish mission materials
- Videos and storytelling resources
- Donation tools
- Suggested speaking points
- Ongoing support from our team

Whether your event is casual or elegant, large or small, your generosity creates real impact.

Ready to Host?

Join a growing community of compassionate supporters using their homes, hearts, and hospitality to change lives. Email Marlize Adair for more information.