2016 in Review
Happy new year! As we make bold plans in 2017, we wanted to look back at the numerous successes and highlights across our programs, development and community partnerships in 2016.Â
Growing & Giving campaign
Release: Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Public Building Commission Celebrate Center’s 15th Anniversary
(Chicago) – On August 4, 2016, the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) will join Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) at the new addition to their facility, 1240 S. Damen, for the Center’s15th anniversary celebration …
Brew & ‘Que Tonight!
Join ChicagoCAC’s Associates Board tonight, July 26, for our summer fundraising event, Brew & ‘Que! Chicago young professionals are invited for an after-work outing at Lagunitas Chicago TapRoom for beer, BBQ, raffles and networking, all to support our efforts to help children and families heal from abuse. Tickets are available at the door. Learn more.
2016 Merit Award
We were thrilled to be honored with a Chicago Building Congress 2016 Merit Award for our new addition! Congratulations and thank you to Holabird & Root and the Public Building Commission for all of their work to create the beautiful new spaces where our families heal, our community learns and our staff work to protect children and families!
PBC: ChicagoCAC Expansion Project Video
Public Building Commission of Chicago created this beautiful video to show what our new addition means to kids and families in our city. PBC served as the developer for our project, coordinated the design and procurement and managed construction of the addition on behalf of the City of Chicago. The city’s commitment of $9 million in funding from the Western/Ogden TIF district supported the project, and ChicagoCAC’s Growing & Giving campaign is raising an additional $2.5 million in private funding through 2018.
ChicagoCAC Dedication Photos
On Thursday, June 18, 2015, hundreds of ChicagoCAC supporters joined us to officially dedicate our new 18,000-square-foot addition. Special guests included Chicago’s First Lady Ms. Amy Rule, Public Building Commission Executive Director Felicia Davis, Holabird …
Our Green Roof
One upside to all the rain we’ve had lately: our green roof has grown exponentially! Running all along the second floor of our addition, the flowers and other plants create a friendly, beautiful environment in …
ChicagoCAC Dedication
Chicago’s First Lady Ms. Amy Rule joined us today to officially dedicate our new 18,000-square-foot addition. Friends and supporters gathered at the center to see the facility and celebrate what these new spaces mean for …
Luminary Award Dinner in the news
Our Luminary Award Dinner has made a splash in local news! The fundraiser was featured in both IOnTheScene and Candid Candace, highlighting the Chicago community leaders and other supporters in attendance. We’re thrilled to have …
Growing & Giving: Robin’s Story
See what our new spaces and our Growing & Giving campaign will mean for Robin and the thousands of other children we serve.