​​Our Awards & Celebration annual event is hosted by Homes First to acknowledge and honor the exceptional individuals in our community making strides towards addressing the housing crisis and the people affected by it.

This celebration honors real community heroes who dedicate their time and energy to making our community a healthier and more affordable place. Each year’s heroes are chosen by the previous year’s winners. This grassroots approach focuses on individuals who are working on the ground in our community, creating an uplifting and illuminating cycle of these everyday heroes.​ The event includes refreshments and our ever-popular raffle baskets!​​​​​ Please take a moment to read below about each of our 2024 Real Community Heroes, as presented by our 2023 Real Community Heroes who nominated them. Our 2024 Heroes will be presenting their awards to our 2025 Heroes!