Enter for a chance to win a $250,000 cash prize toward your dream home — while funding housing assistance for families in need across Texas.
Enter Now — $1No purchase necessary to enter. See Official Rules below. Must be 18+. TX residents only.
One grand prize winner. Two runner-up awards. Every ticket sold funds emergency housing assistance for Texas families.
Awarded as a lump-sum cash payment, paid directly to the winner. Use it toward a home purchase, down payment, or however you choose.
Loaded Home Depot gift card — perfect for a renovation, upgrade, or new furniture haul.
A fully funded travel credit to book the vacation you've always put off — flights, hotels, whatever you need.
Every entry helps fund housing for families who need it most. The more you participate, the more impact — and more chances to win.
Send your name, address, and phone number on a 3×5 card to our P.O. Box. No purchase required. See Official Rules for full details.
Make a $1 charitable donation and receive one entry. Every dollar goes directly toward emergency housing assistance across Houston.
Enter Now — $1Each $1 donation counts as one entry. Submit multiple times to increase your chances — every entry supports a family in need.
Enter Again — $1"I entered last year's sweepstakes mostly to support the cause — knowing my donation was going toward housing assistance made it feel worthwhile regardless of winning. Easy process from start to finish."
"I've donated to Hope Forward for two years running. The organization is transparent — they send a full breakdown of how funds were used. That's rare and I appreciate it deeply."
"My family has been helped by organizations like this. Giving back through a sweepstakes that also offers a real prize felt like the right move. Will be entering again this year."
All winners are selected by random drawing. Results are verified by an independent third party and announced publicly within 7 days of drawing date.
| Drawing Date | Winner | City | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | Patricia H. | Houston, TX | $150,000 Grand Prize |
| December 15, 2025 | Darnell A. | Katy, TX | $8,000 Gift Card |
| July 31, 2025 | Sandra M. | Pasadena, TX | $100,000 Grand Prize |
| July 31, 2025 | Kevin T. | Sugar Land, TX | $5,000 Travel Package |
| January 10, 2025 | Brenda C. | Conroe, TX | $75,000 Grand Prize |
Hope Forward Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing emergency housing assistance, rental relief, and transitional support to Texas families facing homelessness. Sweepstakes proceeds directly fund our programs.
View Our 990 & FinancialsSponsor: Hope Forward Foundation, a Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 36-6319630. Texas Charitable Raffle Enabling Act permit on file.
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of Texas who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees of the Sponsor and their immediate family members are not eligible.
No Purchase Necessary: A purchase or donation does not increase your odds of winning. To enter without a donation, mail a 3×5 card with your name, address, and phone number to: Hope Forward Foundation, 801 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. Limit one mail-in entry per household per drawing period. Online entries are $1 per entry with no limit on number of entries.
Drawing Period: Current drawing period runs June 15 – July 31, 2026. Winner selected by random drawing on or about August 5, 2026 by an independent third party.
Odds: Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Prize Details: Grand Prize ($250,000 cash) awarded as a single lump-sum check. Approximate retail value: $250,000. Runner-up prizes awarded as described. All federal, state, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winners must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release within 14 days of notification or prize is forfeited.
For questions, contact: info@hopeforwardfoundation.org | (281) 555-0100