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

May24

CTS Mental Health Resource Fair

May. 24, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | CTS Health, 2715 N. Central Ave., Chicago, Ill.
May25

2025 Aurora Health Fiesta Tour

May. 25, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center Rd, Aurora, Ill.
May27

Orland Township Senior Health Fair

May. 27, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 14807 S. Ravinia, Orland Park, Ill.

We’re proud to join local organizations who will be on site with giveaways, raffle prizes and health information for seniors. Free health services will also be available, including basic cholesterol testing, total lipid profile testing, blood pressure screenings, and hearing screenings. Gift of Hope will host a donation education and registration table at this community event.

May29 - May31

IHSA Boys Track & Field

May. 29 - 31, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | 600 West Lincoln Ave., Charleston, Ill.
June04

Fleet Feet Global Running Day: The Big Run 5K

Jun. 4, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 2405 General Electric Rd., Bloomington, Ill.
June05

Senior Art Workshop

Jun. 5, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Kelly Hall YMCA, 824 N. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Those who are 60 and over are invited to participate in this free Senior Art Workshop for an afternoon of painting and conversation. Gift of Hope will host a donation information and registration table at this event.

June06

Lockport Chamber of Commerce Old Canal Days Parade

Jun. 6, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | 222 E. 9th St. Lockport, Ill.
June06

Summer Community Health and Resource Fair

Jun. 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Chicago Human Services Department, 4312 W. North Ave., Chicago, Ill.
June07

North Lawndale Health Equity Expo: Bridging the Wellness Gap

Jun. 7, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Legacy Charter School, 3318 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, Ill.
June11

2025 Grand Illinois Bike Tour Rockford-Area Stop

Jun. 11, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Oak Ridge Forest Reserve, 8321 Blomberg Rd., Cherry Valley, Ill.

Gift of Hope will host a donation education and registration table at the Rockford-area stop along the Grand Illinois Bike Tour route.

June12 - June15

Chicago Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas

Jun. 12 - 15, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Humboldt Park, Chicago, Ill.
June12

Pioneer Diagnostics Community Health Fair

Jun. 12, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm | 387 Shuman Blvd., Naperville, Ill.
June14 - June15

2025 Andersonville Midsommarfest

Jun. 14 - 15, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm | N. Clark St., from Foster to Gregory, Andersonville, Chicago, Ill.
June14

Grow Greater Englewood’s 6th Annual Englewood Village Market

Jun. 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Englewood Village Plaza at 58th & Halsted, 5815 S. Halsted St., Chicago, Ill.
June19

MainStreet Libertyville Farmer’s Market

Jun. 19, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm | 101 W. Cook Ave., Libertyville, Ill.
July24

“Swing Into Giving” Gift of Hope Community Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing

Jul. 24, 9:00 am | Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Dr, Woodridge, Ill.

For sponsorship opportunities and event registration visit golfinvite.net/giftofhope

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