On Thursday, May 26th, the Big Shoulders Fund hosted 1,100 people at the Hilton Chicago for a dinner to honor their CEO and President Joshua D. Hale and his decade long commitment to the organization. During his time with the organization, Hale has been instrumental in the raising of its profile and more than quadrupling […]
On Saturday, May 14th, Steppenwolf Theatre’s talented ensemble and 630 guests joined together to celebrate the theater’s 40th anniversary, making it the longest-running ensemble theater in the country. The well attended gala was able to raise almost $1.3 Million to go towards the theater’s programming which covers education, arts and community works across Chicago. Notable guests […]
On Sunday, April 24th, Kings Bowl Lincoln Park and former Chicago Bear Rashied Davis hosted “Chef Bowl 2016“. The day included blowing, delicious house made food, drink and other festive activities. The largely attended event hosted professional athletes like former Chicago Bears Jerry Azumah, Anthony Adams, Charles “Peanut” Tillman, Garret Wolfe and Olympic Bobsledder Aja […]
On April 15th the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy held their annual “Voices For Mercy” benefit at 27 Live in Evanston. The evening hosted over 250 guests including Dead Man Walking author, national anti-death penalty advocate, and Legacy Award Winner, Sister Helen Prejean. Guests were able to enjoy the presentation of Prejean’s Honorable […]
On April 28th, guests gathered at the Hilton Chicago to celebrate the incredible works of this years heroes at the 14th Annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast. Raising a remarkable $1,300,000, the breakfast honored 15 people who have committed their lives to service or have performed amazing life-saving acts for those in need. They are a […]
On Sunday April 10th, the Glenview Women’s Club and the Autohaus On Edens hosted the LAUNCH 2016: Driving Fashion Forward Spring fashion preview show. The night of music, food, fashion and auctions was able to raise over $18,000 for the Glenview Women’s club and the work they do to help over 20 nonprofits in the […]
On Saturday April 9th at The Geraghty Chicago, UNICEF hosted their 9th annual UNICEF Hope Gala. The event was able to raise over $1 million to support the organization’s programming which, as their mission states, puts children first. The theme of the evening was “Imagine,” a call to action seeking that their guests imagine a […]
On Saturday, February 27th, Rainbows For All Children and their supporters took a tour of Klairmont Kollections raising over $5,600 for their incredible cause to aid children and teens suffering from loss. The evening included music by the City Lights Orchestra, drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres and desserts as the guests explored the 100,000 square foot […]
On February 25, $873,000 was raised for City Year Chicago at their annual Ripples of Hope Awards Dinner. This year’s event was held at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park where they honored Chairman and CEO of loop Capital Markets LLC, James R. Reynolds and Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Thomas S. Ricketts for their commitment to […]
On Thursday, March 17th the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center hosted its annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Over 1,700 guests attended including civic and community leaders, holocaust survivors, and religious figures who were able to raise $3 million dollars for the museum. Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was the […]
