Events
Throughout the year, ChicagoCAC hosts a variety of events to raise awareness, engage our community, and support the children and families we serve. From signature fundraising events to powerful awareness campaigns to community drives, each event reflects our mission to promote healing and prevention.
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
Summer Events
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.
Conference on Child Trauma & Mental Health (CCTMH)
Each year, ChicagoCAC hosts the Conference on Child Trauma & Mental Health (CCTMH) in Chicago to facilitate opportunities for learning and engagement to professionals across the country that provide mental health and case management services to children and families impacted by child sexual abuse and other forms of trauma.
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.