Events
The 2026 Helping Hands Fundraiser - Celebrating our 25th Anniversary
Join Us as a 2026 Event Sponsor
One Evening. Endless Community Impact.
Every day, our community works together to build stability, navigate resources, and create lasting support for those who need it most.
This vital work is only possible when we stand together. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, we are hosting our Annual Fundraising Event at the Godfrey Hotel—and we invite you to be a cornerstone of this celebration.
Whether you are a longtime champion, a returning partner, or discovering our mission for the very first time, your sponsorship powers real change right here in Chicago.
Why Partner With Us?
Drive Real Change: Your sponsorship directly funds our ongoing resource navigation and community support initiatives, transforming lives where it matters most.
Elevate Your Brand: Align your name or business with a trusted, high-impact non-profit before an audience of passionate local leaders, professionals, and advocates.
Celebrate Together: Enjoy an incredible evening of networking, storytelling, and community inspiration at one of the city’s premier venues
Discover the sponsor opportunities
We offer a variety of entry points designed to fit your philanthropic goals, ranging from corporate presentation packages with high-visibility branding to individual advocate tiers.
All the details—including marketing benefits, ticket packages, and impact metrics—are included in our comprehensive package.
👉 Click Here to View the 2026 Sponsorship Deck
Ready to Take the Next Step?
- Option 1: Secure Your Sponsorship Online. Do you know which level you want? Use our secure portal to select your tier, lock in your benefits, and complete your registration in minutes. Click here
- Option 2: Let’s Customize Your Impact. Are you looking to renew a past partnership, donate a silent auction item, or discuss a custom package? We’d love to connect. Contact Karen Hickey, Director of Development, at khickey@chicagohelpinitiative.org
Welcome 2026 Helping Hand Sponsors
Did you know?
30% of Chicago’s homeless population suffers from mental illness.
“A lot of people don’t have shelter, food, clothing. They need help. And they get it here.”
Tracy