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Premier Events
Program Events
Regional Events
These events directly benefit a specific program of Catholic Charities allowing us to accomplish our mission to provide compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life.
Legal Lifelines Cocktail Reception
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Please join us at the beautiful Union League Club of Chicago for the 4th Annual Legal Lifelines Cocktail Reception which is the sole fundraiser for Catholic Charities Legal Assistance program (CCLA). This center began as a volunteer initiative in 2005 to assist the Catholic Charities' clients who may find themselves confronted with legal issues that threaten core elements of their existence, yet they cannot afford an attorney. Today the Center is staffed with attorneys and volunteers who face increased demands for their services. Over 2,300 clients were given advice in 2010 or matched with pro bono attorneys and linked to other resources.
Reservations are $85 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Dave Gardner at 312-655-7907 or
Casa Catalina Cinco de Mayo
Friday, April 27, 2012
Casa Catalina Cinco de Mayo Annual Fundraiser will be held at 115 Bourbon Street located at 3359 West 115th Street in Merrionette Park. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities' Casa Catalina Basic Human Needs Center. Reservations are $40.00 per person in advance and $50.00 at the door. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Sister Joellen Tumas, Program Director, at (773) 376-9425 or
Blossoms of Hope Brunch
Sunday, April 29, 2012
The Blossoms of Hope Brunch is an annual event hosted at Drury Lane in Oakbrook to support the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide(LOSS) Program. The LOSS program provides support services for individuals and families who have lost a loved one to suicide. This event features Drury Lane’s famous brunch, Silent Auction, Pick-A-Prize and Raffle, as well as the presentation of the Charles T. Rubey award. Tickets are $60 for adults and $15 for children.
Veterans in Need Dinner
Friday, June 15, 2012
The Inaugural Veterans in Need Dinner will take place beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Union League Club of Chicago located at 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Proceeds will benefit veterans’ initiatives. Individual tickets are $175. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Dave Gardner, Director of Regional & Program Events, at 312-655-7907 or dgardner@catholiccharities.net
After Supper: Visions of my Life
Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23, 2012
The 10th Annual Photography Exhibition and Art Sale is hosted at Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center benefiting Catholic Charities Tuesday Night Supper Program. The location was chosen because it is the same location where every Tuesday, Catholic Charities hosts a supper for 130 hungry and homeless men, women and children. "After Supper" is an exhibit of the photographs by our supper guests involved in the Tuesday Night Supper Program.
11th Annual William E. Joyce Golf Invitational
Monday, August 6, 2012
Please join us at beautiful Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club, in Orland Park for the William E. Joyce Golf Invitational, benefiting the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Program. The day begins with a shotgun start at 12:00 pm. Singles are $375 per person and foursomes are $1,500. Many sponsorship opportunities are also available. Non-golfers are invited to attend through a special 5:30 pm “Cocktails & Dinner Package” for $75 per person.
Please contact Dave Gardner at (312)655-7907 or to make your reservations or to learn more.
Patrick J. Ryan Golf Outing
Thursday, August 9, 2012
The Patrick J. Ryan Golf Outing was established by former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan and his wife Marie in memory of their son Patrick who died of suicide in 2007. Proceeds support a new program created for children and youth who have endured the loss of a loved one to suicide, established at Catholic Charities through the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Program and a generous grant we obtained from the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation. Reservations start at $200.
Please contact Ashley Owen, Event Coordinator, at 312-655-7912 or aowen@catholiccharities.net for more information.
Holy Family Villa Golf Invitational
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The Holy Family Villa Golf Invitational will benefit the Holy Family Villa Expansion Project. Holy Family Villa, located in Palos Park, is a unique skilled care facility for seniors, which prides itself on being an “extension” of the residents’ home in a loving, caring and professional environment. With the growing population of seniors in our community, there is a need to expand our facility to meet the demands of care to those who will need our help in the future.
Ayudando Nuestras Familias/Helping our Families
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Join us for the fourth annual Ayudando Nuestras Familias cocktail event in support of Catholic Charities programs that build and strengthen families in Latino communities across Cook and Lake counties. The event will be held at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.
Please contact Dalia Rocotello at drocotel@catholiccharities.net or call (312) 655-8492 for more information.
Celebration of Giving
November and December 2012
Every year in November and December Catholic Charities asks for your help with providing the spirit of the Holidays to over 8,000 children through the Toy Shower Program and over 500 families through Sponsor-a-Family. You can help by donating new toys to children in need, by purchasing basic items including clothing and household items for families in need or by volunteering your time. To get involved, contact Michael McDonnell at (312) 226-0650 or mmcdonne@catholiccharities.net.
Nite at the Net Tennis Classic
2013 Date TBD
Join us for the Catholic Charities Nite at the Net Tennis Classic which will take place at the Hinsdale Racquet Club in Hinsdale, IL. Tennis players of all levels are welcome to participate in tennis drills and enjoy food, cocktails and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Neighbors in Need fund which offers help and hope to families that are facing an imminent crisis that threatens their access to basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing and electricity. For more information, please contact Christina Raddi Vasta, Director of Donor Relations, at 312-948-6864 or craddi@catholiccharities.net. Reservations start at $60.
Meals on Wheels Dinner Dance
2013 Date TBD
The Meals on Wheels Dinner Dance at Maravelas in Fox Lake is an annual fundraiser to benefit Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels Program throughout Lake County. Tickets are $35 each or Table of ten $350. Event includes dancing, silent auction and raffle. Contact Mary Ellen Mason, Associate Director of Development in Lake County, at mmason@catholiccharities.net or (847) 782-4115 for more information.
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that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life. In order to remain faithful to our mission,
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