2024/25 event highlights
Impactful Conversation with 2024 Grantee St. Leonard's Ministries - November 22, 2024
Hosted at East Bank Club, our Lunch and Learn event featured a powerful panel discussion with Impact Grants Chicago’s recent grant recipients. The conversation explored how individuals facing challenges such as homelessness, incarceration, abuse, and single motherhood can reclaim their agency and rebuild their lives. Thank you to all who joined us for this inspiring and thought-provoking afternoon.

Lunch and Learn: The Power of Personal Agency - November 13, 2024
Hosted at East Bank Club, our Lunch and Learn event featured a powerful panel discussion with Impact Grants Chicago’s recent grant recipients. The conversation explored how individuals facing challenges such as homelessness, incarceration, abuse, and single motherhood can reclaim their agency and rebuild their lives. Thank you to all who joined us for this inspiring and thought-provoking afternoon.

Impactful Conversation with 2024 Grantee H.O.M.E. - October 23, 2024
Attendees enjoyed an engaging panel discussion with a resident, board member, and the director of H.O.M.E., followed by a tour of Nathalie Salmon House. H.O.M.E.’s mission to provide affordable, intergenerational housing and support services for low-income seniors in Chicago was inspiring and impactful.

Impactful Conversation with 2024 Grantee New Moms - September 26, 2024
Attendees heard an insightful overview from Jenna Hammond, Chief Development Officer, and toured an apartment used by a new mom. We also learned about the Bright Endeavors job training program which helps to builds strong professional skills. Bright Endeavors candles were available for purchase.

Fall Kickoff - September 18, 2024
We kicked off our eighth year at Moment, enjoying beautiful views and hearing about our exciting 2024/25 plans for transforming lives through impactful grants. Attendees also had the chance to meet some of our 2024 Impact Grantees.

NextGen Network Happy Hour - August 14, 2024
We hosted our first official NextGen Network event, where members and friends gathered for a fun happy hour and helped stuff envelops for the Impact Grants Chicago fall mailing. It was a great time getting to know each other and discussing upcoming programming for the NextGen Network. We’re excited about the future of this growing group!

Summer Social - June 25, 2024
Members and friends gathered for a fun Summer Social at District Brew Yards, enjoying a tour of the brewery and tasting their craft beers. The group savored delicious BBQ from Lillie Q's, sharing great food, drinks, and discussion about the organization.
