Events & News
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Whether you’re looking for our upcoming events or the latest additions to our blog, look no further. Scroll down to get the entire scoop about what’s happening at Hope Ignites Chicago.
OUR FEATURED EVENT
Boys Hope Girls Hope 45th Annual Evening of Hope Gala
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 E. Pearson Street
Chicago
Join us at our annual gala at a NEW LOCATION, the Ritz-Carlton Chicago! We’ll enjoy a sit-down dinner, silent auction, casino games, dancing, and inspirational speeches from our Scholars and supporters! Tickets are on sale and sponsorship opportunities are available!
OUR LATEST UPDATES
ANNUAL EVENTS
We are on a mission to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others, and we need your help now more than ever! Throughout the year, look out for the following events to support and learn more about Hope Ignites Chicago.
Evening of Hope Gala
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Get dolled up, join us for dinner, auction items, casino, and to hear
from our inspiring scholars we are all here to support.
Dink for Hope
Date TBD
Join us for a pickleball party, yard games, and summer fun!
Drive Fore Hope Golf Outing
Monday, August 25, 2025
Take a swing with your friends and enjoy a day on the greens while raising funds to benefit the work
we do for our remarkable scholars.
Missed an event?
Catch up with photos and videos!
Evening of Hope Gala — Black & White Ball, 2025 | View Images
41st Annual Drive Fore Hope — 2024 | View Images
Dink for Hope — 2024 | Video
Evening of Hope Gala — Hope Grows, 2024 | View Images
40th Annual Drive Fore Hope – 2023 | View Images
Taste for Hope — 2023 | View Images
Evening of Hope Gala — A Night in Buenos Aires, 2023 | View images
39th Annual Drive Fore Hope, 2022 | View Images
A Toast for Hope — 2022 | View images
Evening of Hope Gala— A Venecian Carnevale, 2022 | View images
Hope Ignites Chicago in the news
“Evening of Hope Gala helps provide life-changing opportunities to children in need” | ABC7
“Group helps underprivileged students prepare for much more than college” | WGN9
“Hallmark of Hope” | Daily North Shore
Illinois Executive Director Karen Croteau, and President & CEO Kristin Ostby were interviewed by Kristi Ross, tastytrade’s co-CEO, about their leadership journeys, our work with young people, fundraising needs, and plans for the future of the Illinois affiliate and the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network.
Stories of Hope
Success comes in many forms. We are proud of all that our scholars have achieved! Meet some of the incredible people who have graduated from our program.
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HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE