Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball

Friday, December 2, 2011

The 22nd Annual Ball will be held at the Chicago Hilton. Chaired by Kevin and Roberta Cleary, the Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball ushers in the holiday season in grand style, and the proceeds benefit the more than 282,000 children served by Catholic Charities annually. More than 1,100 supporters are expected to attend this black-tie event. Tickets start at $400.

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D'Vine Affair

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Held at the prestigious Union League Club, Chicago's Premiere Wine Tasting event features 50 vintners from around the world and over 250 different types of wine available for tasting and to purchase. This event benefits the Self-Sufficiency Programs of Catholic Charities. Reservations begin at $125.

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First Look for Charity

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Come enjoy this black-tie evening at McCormick Place where you will experience the preview night of the Chicago Auto Show. A special pre-event reception is available for those who purchase their tickets through Catholic Charities. The proceeds of this event benefit the Maternity and Adoption Programs of Catholic Charities and the Neighbors in Need Fund. Tickets are $250.

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Art of Caring

Saturday, May 19, 2012

A popular North Shore event presented by the Women's Board of Catholic Charities' Lake County Services. The Art of Caring will take place at the Knollwood Country Club in Lake Forest and the proceeds of this event benefiting services in Lake County. Tickets are $175.

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Charities Golf Classic

Monday, July 23, 2012

Breakout the Big Clubs to golf at Shore Acres & Knollwood in Lake Forest with over 200 golfers. This event benefits the Lake County Services. Foursomes start at $4,000 and individual golfing starts at $1,000. Contact Mary Ellen Mason, Associate Director of Development in Lake County, at mmason@catholiccharities.net for more information.

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Golf Invitational

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Come out for a day of golf at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont and compete with over 400 fellow golfers for prizes and bragging rights. Dinner and silent auction follow this one of a kind day which benefits Catholic Charities' Family Services. Golf starts at $500. Contact Jennifer Wolff, Event Coordinator, at jwolff@catholiccharities.net for more information or to join the planning committee.

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Gala of the Arts

Friday, September 7, 2012

Setting the stage to help people in crisis - the 11th Annual Gala of the Arts features performing and visual arts. This black-tie optional event has become one of Chicago's premier social events, benefiting Catholic Charities’ Emergency Assistance Programs. Reservations start at $250. Contact Ashley Owen, Event Coordinator, at for more information.

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon- Team Catholic Charities

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Join Team Catholic Charities in 2012 as we race for the finish line in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. As a member of Team Catholic Charities, we will provide our pledge runners with the opportunity to receive expert training and support, weekly email updates and tips, a Kick Off Party, a pasta dinner celebration the week of the race, a post-race party in Charity Village and all the materials for a successful fundraising campaign. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities' Neighbors in Need Fund. Contact Ashley Owen, Event Coordinator, at aowen@catholiccharities.net for more information or to join the planning committee.

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Regional and Program Events

Events benefit a variety of Catholic Charities programs in Cook and Lake counties.

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