Where a child is born should not determine whether that child lives and thrives. Children’s Place International helps children in developing countries overcome extreme poverty by connecting the generosity of Chicago and the Midwest with leading organizations serving children in Africa and the Caribbean.
Part of Children’s Place Association, a Chicago-based nonprofit helping children and families overcome extreme poverty and health issues since 1991, Children’s Place International impacts the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children through improved access to healthcare, nutrition, education, and local capacity building.
Place the Hope provides an avenue for individuals and organizations throughout the Midwest to impact the future of thousands of vulnerable children. Every year our Place the Hope campaign provides life-saving and life-changing care to children in extreme poverty. We partner with groups in Africa and the Caribbean to implement programs focused on the health, psychosocial, and educational challenges of impoverished children and families. Contributions go directly to the front lines where our field partners provide vital services to children to address health, nutrition, and educational needs. During the past year, Children’s Place International worked with organizations in Haiti, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia.
This annual campaign benefitting children facing illness and extreme poverty culminates in a celebration each October in Chicago. The 8th Place the Hope event takes place Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, 6-9 p.m. at Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago. More than 200 guests from Chicago and the greater Midwest will enjoy food, cocktails, and an inspiring program while making a direct impact on the lives of the children we serve. The Children’s Place International Hero Awards will recognize individuals who have made an outstanding commitment to help children in extreme poverty.
Numerous businesses and foundations support the vital work of Children’s Place International through sponsorship of Place the Hope. Recent sponsors include: Baxter International, Faegre Baker Daniels, Fresenius Kabi, KPMG, Alliant/Mesirow Insurance, RBC, The Rossman Family Foundation, Synthesis, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Teknion.
We hope you will be able to join us in October to help create a better world for children. To learn more about tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and how to be a part of Place the Hope, please visit childrensplaceinternational.org or contact Stacey Hacker, Assistant Director for Development & Communications, at shacker@childrens-place.org.
