35th Annual Benefit: Once Upon a Time Gala

35th Annual Benefit

Principal Sponsor: The Chesley Family

Tickets are SOLD OUT!

Christopher House 2026 Annual Benefit

Once upon a time…a single story sparked 120 years of impact. Join us for Christopher House’s 2026 Annual Benefit as we celebrate our 120th Anniversary and honor the Power of One Story, the Strength of Many. An elegant evening of dining, storytelling, and impact awaits as we write the next chapter—together.

Golden Ticket

Only 150 tickets available at $100 each for your shot at the Golden Ticket. One lucky winner will receive a Broadway in Chicago package including two Premium Orchestra tickets to a show of your choice, dinner for two at a participating Chicago restaurant, and a two-night stay at The Talbott Hotel. 

Event Details
May 1, 2026
Venue West | 221 N Paulina | Chicago | 60612
6:00PM | Cocktails & Silent Auction
7:00PM | Dinner  & Program

Onsite parking will be available.


Event Host Committee
Adnan Assad   Jeff Kemerley
Jessica Cardoni   Lauren Long
Dee Dee Chesley   Alex Maturi
Rick Chesley   Katheryn Steward
Robert Interiano
      

Sponsor

With multiple sponsorship opportunities, you can select from various levels of engagement with benefits including reserved tables, ad and logo placement, and recognition during the evening’s exciting events. 

Sponsorship Levels


PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

The Chesley Family

$25,000 DEAN

Premiere seating for 2 tables
Recognition during evening program
Color, full page page ad in program book
Logo acknowledgement on website
Recognition on social media
Acknowledgement in Newsletter (3k circ.) and Annual Report
Logo visibility on night of event

$15,000 TEACHER

Seating for 1 table
Recognition during evening program
Color, full page ad in program book
Logo acknowledgement on website
Recognition on social media
Acknowledgement in Newsletter (3k circ.) and Annual Report
Logo visibility on night of event

$10,000 MENTOR

Seating for 1 table
Recognition during evening program
Color, half page ad in program book
Logo acknowledgement on website
Acknowledgement in Newsletter (3k circ.) and Annual Report
Logo visibility on night of event

$5,000 SCHOLAR

1 Table
Recognition during evening program
Color, quarter page ad in program book
Listing on website
Acknowledgement in Newsletter (3k circ.) and Annual Report

$2,500 ADVOCATE

4 Tickets
Listing on website
Acknowledgement in Newsletter (3k circ.) and Annual Report

Event Highlights

Hear from Christopher House leadership as they share exciting updates from our family of schools.

A silent auction of luxurious items, event tickets, fine dining packages, and more!

Listen to a current scholar share and reflect on their Christopher House journey and story. 

A live auction of exciting destination packages and oneofa kind experiences.

Christopher House
5235 W. Belden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639