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Celebrating 5 Years of the Collective Hope Coalition | Working together across our community to end hopelessness.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, Dallas Hope Charities and the Collective Hope Coalition invite you to an evening of reflection, healing, and community action. Our Annual Suicide Prevention Vigil is a safe, inclusive space dedicated to supporting all unhoused youth, with intentional care for LGBTQIA+ young people who face unique challenges. Together, we honor the lives lost, support those on their journey, and build a safer, more compassionate community for everyone.
This year’s theme, Collective Hope, marks 5 years of the Collective Hope Coalition. Beyond working with service providers, this evening highlights how every day community members, allies, and neighbors can come together to foster healing and end youth hopelessness in North Texas.
You are welcome to bring a photo, shirt, or personal item to place at our community remembrance table. Or simply come as you are—your presence matters.
6:00 PM: Gathering, Reflection & Resource Tables
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Community Speakers & Performances
7:30 PM: Candlelight Vigil & Moment of Silence
8:00 PM: Event Concludes
Are you a spoken word poet, musical act, storyteller, or community advocate? We are inviting community members to grace the stage and share their stories of hope, resilience, and memory.
All performances must be 5 minutes or less and adhere to safe messaging guidelines for suicide prevention.
We are actively seeking local mental health providers, LGBTQIA+ organizations, and supportive vendors to offer resources and support networks during the event. Help us ensure our community has access to vital services.
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our events. We need “Hope Dealers” to assist with check-in, set up the candle display, support attendees, and capture event photography.
The Annual Suicide Prevention Vigil is brought to you by the Collective Hope Coalition—a unified network of local organizations, advocates, mental health professionals, and community members working together to end hopelessness in North Texas.
Ending youth suicide and fostering long-term healing requires continuous, collective action. Through the Coalition, members collaborate year-round on community outreach, educational workshops, resource sharing, and life-saving initiatives.
Whether you represent a community organization, a local business, or are an individual passionate about advocacy, there is a place for you in this movement.
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