Premier Events
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Catholic Charities hosts numerous events annually, each one benefiting a different area or program at Catholic Charities. With 162 programs running out of 157 sites and with new committees and events being developed each year to support these programs, we welcome everyone to get involved. We are proud to say that 92 cents of every dollar raised at Catholic Charities events goes to support people in need.
For more information and to learn how you can personally get involved, please call Judy Silekis at (312) 655-7289 or email .

Art of Caring
Saturday, May 18, 2013
A popular North Shore event presented by the Women's Board of Catholic Charities' Lake County Services. Proceeds of this event benefiting services in Lake County. Tickets are $185. Contact Mary Ellen Mason, Associate Director of Development in Lake County, at mmason@catholiccharities.net for more information.

Golf Invitational
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Golf Invitational. Dinner and silent auction follow this one of a kind day which benefits Catholic Charities' Family Services. Golf starts at $500. Contact Hillary Fash, Event Coordinator, at hfash@catholiccharities.net for more information or to join the planning committee.

Charities Golf Classic
Monday, July 29, 2013
Breakout the Big Clubs to golf at Shore Acres in Lake Bluff & 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.

Gala of the Arts
Friday, September 6, 2013
Setting the stage to help people in crisis - the 12th 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 Christina Raddi Vasta at 312-948-6864 or craddi@catholiccharities.net for more information.

Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball
Friday, December 6, 2013
The 24th Annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball will be held at the Chicago Hilton. Chaired by Len and Cheryl Wiatr, 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 1,200 supporters are expected to attend this black-tie event. Tickets start at $400. Contact Hillary Fash, Event Coordinator, 312-948-6797 or hfash@catholiccharities.net for more information.

D'Vine Affair
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Held at the prestigious Union League Club, Chicago's Premiere Wine Tasting event features 90 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. Contact Hillary Fash, Event Coordinator, at hfash@catholiccharities.net for more information.

First Look for Charity
2014 Date is TBD
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. Contact Christina Raddi Vasta at 312-948-6864 or craddi@catholiccharities.net for more information.
Regional and Program Events
Events benefit a variety of Catholic Charities programs in Cook and Lake counties.

