What Is Hope Floats: The Forgotten Fleet?
What Is Hope Floats: The Forgotten Fleet?
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We’re not waiting for the world to care. We’re building it together—one name, one boat, one act of remembrance at a time.
Hope Floats: The Forgotten Fleet is a national tribute event honoring every long-term missing person in the U.S. with a paper boat bearing their name—a symbol of remembrance that floats in their honor.
Hope Floats: The Forgotten Fleet is a national tribute event honoring every long-term missing person in the U.S. with a paper boat bearing their name—a symbol of remembrance that floats in their honor.
In Fall 2026, 25,000 tribute boats will be released across six regions of the country. Each boat represents a name, a story, and a family still searching.
In Fall 2026, 25,000 tribute boats will be released across six regions of the country. Each boat represents a name, a story, and a family still searching.
To build this fleet, we need your help. Every dollar raised supports tribute kits, family outreach, volunteer coordination, and the regional events that will bring this remembrance to life.
To build this fleet, we need your help. Every dollar raised supports tribute kits, family outreach, volunteer coordination, and the regional events that will bring this remembrance to life.
How the Tribute Works
How the Tribute Works
One Name per Boat
Every name listed in the official NamUs database is assigned a tribute boat.
Boats Folded Nationwide
Volunteers and folding hubs across the U.S. fold and return the boats for release.
Six Waves of Remembrance
Regional release events will honor the missing in chronological waves by era.
Ways You Can Help Now
Ways You Can Help Now
Become a Partner or Volunteer
Become a Partner or Volunteer
Use your voice, platform, or time to bring Hope Floats to life.
If Someone You Love Is Missing
If Someone You Love Is Missing
We know the ache of not knowing.
Hope Floats: The Forgotten Fleet is for you, and for every family still searching.
Visit our Family Support Page to:
Ensure your loved one’s name is included
Request a tribute kit
Learn how we may be able to support you directly
Fleet News & Updates
Fleet News & Updates
Boat Count Progress
Boat Count Progress
6 of 25,000 boats pledged
And growing every day—one name, one tribute at a time.
Volunteer spotlight
Volunteer spotlight
3 volunteers registered across 3 states
From classrooms to living rooms, they’re folding hope into every crease.
Folding events
Folding events
2 folding hubs confirmed
Schools, churches, and communities are helping the fleet take shape.
Let us know if you'll be attending or Folding!
Let us know if you'll be attending or Folding!
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