Harvest of Hope Luncheon

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

11:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Join us for a meaningful time as we gather around the table at The Club* to celebrate what God is doing at Cornerstone. Enjoy a delicious meal while hearing stories of growth, impact, and hope unfolding in the lives of our students. We will also recognize the 2026 Harvest of Hope Honoree, Mrs. Mechelle Wilder, and the Volunteer of the Year, Mrs. Elizabeth “Buffie” Hymer.

*The Club | 1 Robert S. Smith Drive | Birmingham, AL 35209

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Harvest of Hope Honoree & Volunteer of the Year - 2024

At Cornerstone, our Kingdom Purpose is to empower students to glorify God. We are so thankful for every person, group, and organization who helps us move our mission forward.

Each year, at Harvest of Hope, we look forward to recognizing individuals who have impacted Cornerstone in big ways. This year, we are pleased to announce our Harvest of Hope Honoree and our Volunteer of the Year. To learn more about them both, click here.

Harvest of Hope Sponsorship Opportunities

PRESENTING Sponsor: $10,000

Provides scholarship assistance for 4 Cornerstone students

• 2 Reserved tables for 8 guests
• Recognition in Annual Report
• Recognition in all media and publications leading
up to the event
• Recognition in the printed event program
• Recognition on Cornerstone social media and website

Hope Sponsors: $5,000

Provides scholarship assistance for 2 Cornerstone students

• 1 Reserved tables for 8 guests
• Recognition in all media and publications leading
up to the event
• Recognition in the printed event program
• Recognition on Cornerstone social media and website

Mission Sponsor: $2,500

Provides scholarship assistance for 1 Cornerstone student

• 2 Reserved tables for 8 guests
• Recognition in the printed event program
• Recognition on Cornerstone social media and website

community Sponsor: $1,000

Provides scholarship assistance for 1 Cornerstone student

• 1 Reserved tables for 8 guests
• Recognition in the printed event program

Additional event opportunities

• Half Table for 4 Guests: $500
• 1 Event Ticket: $150

For additional event information, please contact Nikki Parker at events@csalabama.org 
or 205-769-0035 with any event-related questions.
Partner with Cornerstone on all three signature events through the Event Partnership Package!


THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!

Harvest Presenting Partners
Ard Contracting
C.S. Beatty Construction
Kate & Ford Hamilton
Barbara & Ben Nevins
Tower Homes

Partnering Sponsors
Mary & Victor Hanson
Melinda & Bubba Helveston
Fairfax & Drayton Nabers
Joan & Jim Rein
Genie & Michael Thompson

Supporting Partners
B.L. Harbert International

Patron Partners
Julie & Dann Blumenthal

Hope Sponsors

Mission Sponsors

Community Sponsors

A Special Thanks to…
Our Women’s Service Board

Updated on June 25, 2026