Programs & Events

Join us throughout the year at community and public programs and events at which our Gift of Hope staff and Ambassador for Hope volunteers are engaged with community advocates and providing education about life-giving organ, eye and tissue donation.

Upcoming Events

July13

King Center Wellness Fair

Jul. 13, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | MLK Community Center, 4314 S Cottage Grove Chicago, Ill
July15

Aetna Better Health of IL Back to School Health & Resource Fair

Jul. 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Familia Dental 542 W. Dundee Road Wheeling, Illi
July15

Hot Fun in the Summertime: Main Street Nights

Jul. 15, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | 349 Main St. Park Forest, Ill
July16

The Levitt AMP Concert

Jul. 16, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Y Block, 4th & Jackson St, Springfield, IL
July17

Aetna Better Health of Ill Health Fair

Jul. 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Metropolitan Family Services, 3249 N. Central Avenue Chicago, Ill
July17

Bronzeville Art Tolley Tour

Jul. 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Gallery Guichard, 436 E. 47th St. Chicago, Ill
July17

Star Wars Night @ Cornbelters honoring Diaz Family

Jul. 17, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab rd Normal, Ill
July18

Little League Takeover Cornbelters tabling

Jul. 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | The Corn Crib Stadium, 1000 W. Raab rd Normal, Ill
July18

Life Fest 2026

Jul. 18, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Chamberlain Park , 400 E. 2nd St. Genoa, Il
July18

Country Club Hills Summer Concert Series: October London

Jul. 18, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Country Club Hills Amphitheater, 4150 183rd st. Country Club Hills, Ili
July20

Edgewater Monday Market

Jul. 20, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway Chicago, Ill
July20

King Center Wellness Fair

Jul. 20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | MLK Community Center, 4314 S Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago
July22

Hot Fun in the Summertime: Main Street Nights

Jul. 22, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | 349 Main St. Park Forest, Ill
July23

Health, Wellness, and Youth Resource Fair

Jul. 23, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 6600 S. Talman Ave. Chicago, Ill
July23

Kirby Connections Tabling

Jul. 23, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Kirby Medical Center, 951 Medical Center Dr. Monticello, Ill
July23

“Swing Into Giving” Gift of Hope Community Foundation 4th Annual Charity Golf Outing

Jul. 23, 9:00 am | Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Dr, Woodridge, Ill.

For sponsorship opportunities and event registration click here.

July24

Schaumburg Sports Event 2026: Star Wars Night

Jul. 24, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Wintrust Field, 1999 Springinsguth Rd. Schaumburg, Ill
July24

Cornys Costume Party Cornbelters tabling

Jul. 24, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | The Corn Crib Stadium, 1000 W. Raab rd Normal, Ill
July24

Schaumburg Sports Event 2026: Star Wars Night

Jul. 24, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Wintrust Field, 1999 Springinsguth Road Schaumburg, Ill
July25

Country Club Hills 5th Ward Picnic

Jul. 25, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm | 4200 183rd st. Country Club Hills, Ill
July25

Country Club Hills Summer Concert Series: King George

Jul. 25, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Country Club Hills Amphitheater, 4150 183rd st. Country Club Hills, Ill
July25

Cornys Choice Awards Cornbelters Tabling

Jul. 25, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | The Corn Crib Stadium, 1000 W. Raab rd Normal, Ill
July25

Vendor Fair Fundraiser

Jul. 25, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | New Maywood Church of Christ, 619 S 13th ave. Maywood, Ill
July25

Northcenter Farmers Market

Jul. 25, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, Ill
July26

2nd Annual Delaney’s Golf Tournament

Jul. 26, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | University Park Golf Club, 23520 Crawford Ave. University Park, Ill
July27

King Center Wellness Fair

Jul. 27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | MLK Community Center, 4314 S Cottage Grove Chicago, Ill
July29

St. Ann’s/OSF Back to School Fair

Jul. 29, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm | St. Ann's Garden of Hope, 1414 W. Antoinette st. Peoria, Ill
July29

Pullman WheelWorks Health & Resource Fair

Jul. 29, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Pullman WheelWorks, 901 E 104th st. Chicago, Ill
July30

CommUNITY Day

Jul. 30, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Moran (Terrance) Park, 5727 S. Racine Ave. Chicago, Ill
July31

Kids Above All Resource Fair

Jul. 31, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Oakwood Center, 3825 S. Vincennes Ave. Chicago, Ill
July31

Black Women’s Expo Day 1

Jul. 31, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr Chicago, Ill
August01

2nd Annual Back to School Bash

Aug. 1, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | The Sip Shack, 1401 W. Market st. Bloomington, Ill
August01

Black Women’s Expo Day 2

Aug. 1, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr Chicago, Ill
August01

Country Club Hills Summer Concert Series: Ohio Players

Aug. 1, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Country Club Hills Amphitheater, 4150 183rd St. Country Club Hills, Ili
August01

Carr Care 5th Annual Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival

Aug. 1, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Mariano's Bronzeville, 3701–3837 S. King Drive, Chicago, Ill
August01

Garden of Hope Unveiling

Aug. 1, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Gift of Hope, 425 Spring Lake Dr., Itasca, Ill.

Join us for the Garden of Hope unveiling on August 1 at our Itasca office! This outdoor gathering will be a time for connection and celebration as we unveil the Garden of Hope. Registration is required for this event. Register HERE

August02

Black Women’s Expo Day 3

Aug. 2, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm | McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr Chicago, Ill
August04

Virtual Grief Support for Donor Families

Aug. 4, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Virtual

We welcome all donor families to join us monthly for our Open Grief Support Group Via Zoom. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 6 – 7 p.m. CST.

Registration is required for this event. Email Donor Family Services to register.

August08

Candle Making Workshop

Aug. 8, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | UAW Richard Shoemaker Hall, 630 19th St, East Moline, Ill.

We invite donor families to celebrate their loved one at this memory making event. An instructor will help guide us as we create a keepsake candle in honor of your loved one and their legacy. We will have the opportunity to share stories and connect with one another.

Registration is required for this event. Click HERE to register.

September01

Virtual Grief Support for Donor Families

Sep. 1, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Virtual

We welcome all donor families to join us monthly for our Open Grief Support Group Via Zoom. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 6 – 7 p.m. CST.

Registration is required for this event. Email Donor Family Services to register.

September13

“Celebration of Donation” Gift of Hope Community Foundation – 3rd Annual 5K Run, Walk & Roll

Sep. 13, 8:00 am | College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd Glen Ellyn, Ill.

For sponsorship opportunities and event registration, click here.

October06

Virtual Grief Support for Donor Families

Oct. 6, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Virtual

We welcome all donor families to join us monthly for our Open Grief Support Group Via Zoom. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 6 – 7 p.m. CST.

Registration is required for this event. Email Donor Family Services to register.

October24

Memory Box Making Workshop

Oct. 24, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Phillips Recreation Center 505, W. Stoughton St., Urbana, Ill.

We invite all those who have been touched by donation to connect during this workshop while assembling memory boxes to be given to future donor families.

Registration is required for this event. Click HERE to register.

November21

Memory Box Making Workshop

Nov. 21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Woodland Park Facilities – Blue Spruce Hall, 2100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, Ind.

We invite all those who have been touched by donation to connect during this workshop while assembling memory boxes to be given to future donor families.

Registration is required for this event. Click HERE to register.

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