The event will be held in Los Angeles in October
Hope The Mission will honor Dave Grohl for his volunteer work at the organization’s 16th annual Hope In The City Of Angels gala. The event will take place on October 18th at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The Foo Fighters frontman will receive special recognition for his years of artistic and charitable contributions to the Los Angeles community.
Grohl frequently uses his BBQ skills for charitable purposes. He has cooked for hundreds of people at homeless shelters, including for Hope The Mission in Los Angeles. He has also cooked for firefighters battling California wildfires and for people displaced by the fires. He often does this work without fanfare and even sleeps in his car in the parking lot to tend to the smoker for extended periods, sometimes over 24 hours at a time.
“Long regarded as one of the most respected and prolific presences in modern music, Dave Grohl has been equally passionate in his offstage service to his local community,” Hope The Mission shares. “Without fanfare, Dave has volunteered for days at a time, preparing and serving meals to people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. At this year’s gala, we honor him for inspiring advocacy on behalf of the less fortunate in his backyard, just as his music has provided hope and solace for fans the world over.”
The event celebrates a night of unity where the angels of Los Angeles gather—not just in name, but in heart—to lift the voices and spirits of those experiencing homelessness. Guests can enjoy red carpet arrival and VIP lounges, live DJs and special musical performances, and powerful real-life stories from formerly homeless individuals.
Tickets start at $300.
Founded out of a van in the San Fernando Valley, Hope the Mission has grown to become the largest rescue mission in the United States. Each day, Hope provides shelter, meals, medical support, and critical services to thousands of individuals and families across Los Angeles.
Since 1936, Los Angeles Mission has been a pillar of compassion in the heart of Skid Row. With a focus on dignity, stability, and long-term recovery, LA Mission serves those most often overlooked—offering food, housing, and a pathway forward.
Together, these two organizations provide more than three million meals and 750,000 nights of shelter every year.
