Since 1982, the Ounce of Prevention Fund has persistently pursued a single goal: that all children living in America—particularly those born into poverty—have quality early childhood experiences in the crucial first five years of life.  While we cannot physically gather for the Annual Luncheon, we’re transforming the event to a live, virtual screening of our soon-to-be premiered documentary film, “Tomorrow's Hope,” funded and produced by The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation. This special film follows three high school seniors, from our first cohort of Educare students, as they prepare for graduation and beyond. It's an unprecedented look at how early childhood education has impacted their lives, 17 years later. 

Illinois Humanities works to build dialogue across all sectors of society to examine issues important to democracy in the focus areas of public policy, media & journalism, economy, and art. Using the humanities as a tool to stimulate discussion, IH creates experiences across Illinois through programming, events, and grantmaking to engage a diverse public on ideas and issues that matter.
IH is transforming their typical in-person luncheon into an online event including a premier silent auction!

Norwegian American Hospital in Humboldt Park is community-based, program-rich, and over 100 years old.  The Foundation’s annual benefit transforms community power into hospital advancements and expansion.
NAH is transforming their in-person event and compelling auction into a virtual event!

Intonation works to give all Chicago children opportunities to learn, strum, sing, and perform music while they gain confidence to take charge of their direction.  This concert is their chance to showcase their success; to amplify the voices and instruments of their students and earn support.

The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. ELPC develops and leads successful strategic advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural resources. ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of talented and experienced public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, public policy advocates, and communications specialists brings a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems.

Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is one of the city’s first and largest domestic violence agencies, serving survivors of family violence for over 40 years.  CAWC’s annual gala, Sounds of Silence, celebrates success stories of the thousands of victims and their children that CAWC guides each year from crisis to confidence. 

The mission of Voice of the People is to enable quality, affordable housing opportunities for low-income people in Uptown and to empower residents through participation in advocacy, real estate development, property management, and collaborative services. VOP’s signature event Sweet Home Uptown features an array of Chicago blues musicians in Uptown’s Maybe Stage Theater.

The “Lead On!” gala recognizes visionaries, individuals, or institutions who have reframed the understanding of people with disabilities and who have created positive chance in our communities.  This year will celebrate 40 years of Access Living’s activism and honor the life and legacy of Marca Bristo, Access Living’s late beloved Executive Director and founder.

Presented by the Chicago Media Project, Doc10 is Chicago’s only festival of its kind, featuring 10 supremely real stories on screen.  This year’s documentary gems promise to inspire, provoke, and transform.