Shoot for Hope 2026

About the event

WHAT:  The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division’s Shoot for Hope fundraiser, presented by Huntington Bank, in honor of Michael Stark, is back for its ninth year, offering a fun-filled day of sporting clays competition! This annual fundraiser will be held at a new venue this year, Coal Ridge Sporting Clays in Weirton, W.Va. on Thursday, October 29, 2026. All proceeds will go toward Pathway of Hope, a Salvation Army program aiming to end generational poverty. 

WHEN:  Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Registration opens at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Coal Ridge Sporting Clays in Weirton, W.Va.

WHY:  Pathway of Hope serves six counties in Western Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango. In fiscal year 2025, Pathway of Hope worked intensively with 67 families, and positively impacted 157 children. Families in the program faced barriers to gaining employment, housing stability, transportation, child care and more. Participation in Pathway of Hope resulted in 26 families increasing their income and 22 families successfully completing this program.

Shoot for Hope is presented by Huntington Bank. The event honors the memory of Michael Stark, a beloved member of The Salvation Army’s Greater Pittsburgh Advisory Board, an avid clay shooter and a big supporter of Pathway of Hope. Visit salvationarmywpa.org/shootforhope to register today. Space is limited, the last day to register is Thursday, October 15.