ChicagoCAC hosts fundraising, awareness, and client-focused events throughout the year.
Our events spread the word about the center, inform people about the important role we play in keeping children safe and help fund the vital programs we provide. Here's a guide to our regularly scheduled events each year!
Spring Events
Child Abuse Prevention Month & Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and throughout the month ChicagoCAC features special events and activities to increase prevention education and promote awareness.
Learn about Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Luminary Award Dinner
In the spring, hundreds of professionals, community leaders, and other supporters join us to recognize a special luminary for lighting the path toward hope and healing for children.Â
Benefit Poetry Slam (SLAM4SAAM)
Hosted by Sexual Assault Speak Out (SASO) in April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this event features dynamic performances by sexual assault survivors, family members, and others impacted by abuse. Proceeds benefit Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center.Â
Summer Events
Associates Board Fundraiser
Join ChicagoCAC’s Associates Board for their summer fundraising event! Chicago professionals are invited for an after-work event with food, drink, raffles and networking, all to support ChicagoCAC.
Back to School Backpack Drive
Each new school year, we provide new backpacks filled with school supplies to ChicagoCAC clients and their families. By providing them with the right tools, we help our kids succeed in school and give their parents one less thing to worry about.
Fall and Winter Events
A Night of Heroes
Each fall, hundreds of people join us to raise funds and support children and families served at ChicagoCAC. The evening includes food, drinks, a silent auction, and raffles.
Holiday Toy Drive
ChicagoCAC hosts an annual Holiday Toy Drive for more than 600 clients, their siblings, and caregivers to celebrate the spirit of the season and ensure that families have gifts for the holidays.
Host Your Own Fundraising Event
We welcome the opportunity to work with you on a ChicagoCAC fundraising event! For more information, contact Nakia Kyler at nkyler@chicagocac.org.