Welcome to the 18th Annual Celebration of Giving Scholarship Benefit Gala!
✨ “We Rise by Lifting Others” ✨
All roads lead to the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Saturday, December 12, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of
FUN-draising, dinner, dancing, and networking!
Join us as we celebrate four extraordinary honorees who embody our mission and raise vital funds to support the Calahan League of College Scholars (CLoCS) through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development.
Together, we can continue uplifting the next generation of leaders and creating opportunities for brighter futures.
🎟️ Purchase your tickets today and be part of a celebration where giving makes a lasting difference!
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Questions? Call 773-723-3079 or email hands4u@calahanfoundation.org.
🏨 Stay the Night! Special Hotel Rates Available
Make the most of your Celebration of Giving Gala experience with a convenient overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, our official gala venue!
A special hotel room block is available for guests attending the Calahan Foundation's 18th Annual Celebration of Giving Scholarship Benefit Gala.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Chicago
Address: 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
Special Group Rate: $169/Night
Booking Deadline: Tuesday, November 20, 2026
Rooms are limited and subject to availability. Book early to secure the special group rate!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Rev. Snirly & Lady Deborah Simpson, Philanthropists
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Jeannie L. Adams, Philanthropist
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Cosmos Caskets | DDV Law
Moncure & Associates Promotional Advertising
ProvenIT | TMH Behavioral Services
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
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Hope, Education & Outreach Of St. Sabina
Lem’s Bar-B-Q | Teamwork Englewood
Vergis H. Eiland III @properties & Christie’s International Real Estate