Events Calendar

Spring Airplane Raffle

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - Ticket sales open at 12:00 AM

This spring, the raffle will launch on WEdnesday, March 12, 2025 at 12am Central Time. Only 5,000 tickets will be made available, 1 ticket for $100 and 3 tickets for $275.

The Grand Prize will feature the 1986 Socata TB-10 Tobago (N20DU). Other prizes and more details will be added as we get closer to the raffle ticket sales launch.

Ticket sales are processed online.

Spring 2024 SOAR into STEM

Saturday, March 29, 2025

This hands-on 5-week course will provide the foundation for advanced exploration of humanitarian aviation in the areas of flying, aerospace engineering, mechanics, and unmanned aircraft systems.

In-person learning program in the Wings of Hope hangar
Mentorship program with career planning
Aviation Hero guest speakers
Open to high school students 14-18 years old

Program Concentrations:

Week 1: March 29 – Airplane Basics
Week 2: April 5 – Navigation & Communication
Week 3: April 12 – Engineering
Week 4: April 19 – Mechanics
May 3: Discovery Flight and Career Fair

Arrival: 8:30am for breakfast. Class starts at 9am. Departure: 3pm

For more information, contact Lee Ann Nolte, Education Programs Manager, at leeann.nolte@wingsofhope.ngo

Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005

Sky High Soiree

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Immerse yourself in the excitement of aviation as we celebrate the life-changing work of Wings of Hope and rally together to fuel our mission of changing and saving lives through the power of aviation. Savor delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, sip from an open bar, and be inspired by compelling stories of the incredible work your generosity makes possible.

Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005

Pulling for Hope

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

2nd Annual Pulling for Hope

Pull your crew together for Wings of Hope’s 2nd Annual Pulling for Hope plane pull!

Teams of 10 will compete against each pulling a 25-ton Gulfstream III jet in a timed race. All team members must be at least 18 years old, and teams must fund-raise a minimum of $1,000 to compete. All proceeds benefit Wings of Hope.

This family-friendly event is open to the community and free to attend. Guests will enjoy music, kids activities, food trucks, spectator viewing area, and more!

Registration and Sponsorships coming soon! Stay tuned!

For questions, contact Brittni Snidle, Director of Development & Communications, at:
brittni.snidle@wingsofhope.ngo or (636) 778-5516

Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005

SOAR into STEM Career Fair

Saturday, November 9, 2024 - Events starts at 10:00 AM

Attention middle school and high school students, parents and staff:

Join us in the Wings of Hope Hangar for a Career Exploration STEM Fair.

Connect with your future and explore careers at this free event. Meet career professionals who can answer your questions about job requirements, and what education and training is needed after high school for your career: technical school, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree and scholarships.

This is a free event, however individual registration is required to attend. Only one ticket can be claimed at a time.

For more information, contact Lee Ann Nolte, Education Programs Manager at leeann.nolte@wingsofhope.ngo

Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005