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Celebrating Our First Graduating Class of 8th Graders

May 6, 2021 6PM | Virtual Event

This past year has been one of insights gained, challenges overcome, and moments to celebrate. There was much to discover about adaptation. Our mission of providing high-quality education and support for students and families in the communities we serve proved to be more critical than ever. 

Covid-19 may have changed the way we teach and learn, but we met it head on as a community and we’re incredibly proud of the way our students have successfully adjusted to a new education experience.

2021 marks a year of achievements for Christopher House.

We are excited to now be in our 115th year of serving communities across Chicago. The performance of our teachers and scholars is consistently recognized with some of the highest accolades that can be designated to education institutions nationwide. We look forward to welcoming our new leader who will further elevate the way we educate and engage our families and scholars.

And this year, our ambition to create a more sustainable education experience and offer a birth through 8th grade continuum model has come to fruition, culminating now in this celebration of our young scholars who represent Christopher House’s first graduating class.

The 2021 Graduation Gala honors this achievement with a virtual event that is free and open to the public.

2021 Graduation Gala Honoree

For years, RBC Capital Markets has been one of our most generous investors and steadfast advocates for our work and vision. We extend our sincere thanks to their team for advancing our mission to close the opportunity gap and enrich the communities we serve.   

Event Co-Chairs

Rolando Acosta, Rob Buono & Thomas Woodrow 

Graduation Gala Host Committee

Adnan and Shaima Assad
Rick and Dee Dee Chesley
Stephen and Shiloh Raquet
Barbara Stewart and Peter Bowe

JOIN US TO CONGRATULATE OUR SCHOLARS AND CELEBRATE THIS EXCITING MILESTONE.

Attend the Celebration

Attend the celebration and learn more about our scholars, educators and supporters who made this achievement possible.

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Featuring

A performance with actor, singer, and activist, Miguel Cervantes, who plays Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of the Tony award-winning Broadway musical, Hamilton.

Recognition of our first graduating class of eighth graders and an exciting update on their plans for high school and beyond. 

A silent auction of exciting destination packages and one–of–a kind experiences.

A virtual toast from Christopher House leadership and our esteemed public and private partners.

Sponsor

With multiple sponsorship opportunities, you can select from various levels of engagement, recognition and access to our wonderful programs and of course, the evening of the celebration.
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Sponsorship Levels

$50,000 Principal Sponsor

  • Virtual access for twenty guests
  • Featured display in newsletter, e-blast and on website, social media and invitation 
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$25,000 Dean Sponsor

  • Virtual access for twenty guests
  • Featured display of logo on website, social media and invitation
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$15,000 Teacher Sponsor

  • Virtual access for ten guests
  • Display of logo on website, social media and invitation
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$10,000 MENTOR Sponsor

  • Virtual access for ten guests
  • Display of logo on website
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$5,000 SCHOLAR Sponsor

  • Virtual access for ten guests
  • Listing on event materials
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$2,500 ADVOCATE Sponsor

  • Virtual access for five guests
  • Listing on event materials
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$1,000 FRIEND Sponsor

  • Virtual access for two guests
  • Listing on event materials
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Can’t attend? There are many ways to support Christopher House’s mission for bringing the high-quality education to young people and their families. We have big aspirations for the future and your contributions allow us to make a measurable impact for our communities of students and families, now and in the years to come.
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Christopher House
5235 W. Belden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639