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

October19

King Center Wellness Fair

Oct. 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | MLK Community Center, 4314 S Cottage Grove Chicago, Ill
October20

Elgin Community College’s 2026 Fall Job Fair

Oct. 20, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Elgin Community College Main Campus, Building J, Events Center/Gymnasium, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Ill
October21

4th Annual YWCA Domestic Violence CommUNITY Resource Fair

Oct. 21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church St. Evanston, Ill
October22

Senior Resource & Vendor Fair

Oct. 22, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Senior Services Associates - Aurora Office, 2111 Plum St. Aurora, Ill
October22

Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Wellness Expo

Oct. 22, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm | Midway International Airport Maintenance Complex , 6201 S. Laramie Ave. Chicago, Ill
October22

THRIVE II: Health and Wellness Expo

Oct. 22, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St. Chicago, Ill
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.

October24

Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce (MGCC) Autumn Market Faire

Oct. 24, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Prairie View Community Center (Main Floor Gym), 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove, Ill
October24

Sauk Village “Steps for A Cure” Breast Cancer Walk & Rally

Oct. 24, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Welch Park, 21801 S. Torrence Ave., Sauk Village, Ill
October24

Trunk of Treat Fall Fest

Oct. 24, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Montclare Supportive Living Community parking lot, 4339 W 18th Pl, Chicago, Ill
October24

Older Adult Health and Wellness Expo

Oct. 24, 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect, Ill
October26

King Center Wellness Fair

Oct. 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | MLK Community Center, 4314 S Cottage Grove Chicago, Ill
October29

Light It Up Purple for Hope 2026

Oct. 29, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center at 1306 North Berkeley Avenue, Peoria, Ill
November14

Candle Making Workshop

Nov. 14, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Peoria Zoo – Zambezi River Lodge, 2320 N. Prospect Rd. Peoria, 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 our loved one and their legacy. We will have the opportunity to share stories and connect with one another over a provided lunch.

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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