Society

The Community House Woman’s Board hosted the annual Home Tour showcasing exquisite North Shore houses of various architectural styles and timeless design. More than 700 guests enjoyed the sold-out tour on a beautiful spring day topped off with a catered luncheon. The sun was shining, spirits were high, and every ticket purchased helped support the

In May, Josselyn recognized Mental Health Awareness Month with two Spring Luncheons. Guests enjoyed boutique shopping and a program sharing insights on youth and digital media from experts Maggie Nash, LCSW, M.Ed., and Michelle Magida, Ph.D., LCPC, LBS1. Over 330 attendees (a record number) raised $145,000 to provide critical support for Josselyn’s youth mental health

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Woman’s Board hosted the 76th Annual Summer Ball at the award-winning Aba and The Dalcy with more than 300 guests in attendance and raised more than $2.1 million. These funds will support safe spaces, mentorship, and academic programs for thousands of city youth. As the city’s oldest black-tie gala,

Designs for Dignity (D4D), an organization dedicated to transforming Chicago-area nonprofit spaces and housing into functional, nurturing environments through pro bono design expertise and in-kind donations, celebrated a major milestone with its 25th annual Spirit of Design event at The Geraghty. Thanks to the generosity of donors, sponsors, and 300 attendees, including design professionals, industry

The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center welcomed more than 500 guests to the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for its 30th annual Spring Luncheon. The highlight of the afternoon was an intimate and inspiring conversation between best-selling author Anne Lamott and former Woman’s Board president Cindy Mancillas. Lamott sparked much laughter and perhaps a

The Art Center Highland Park’s 65th Anniversary Spring Benefit featured Peter Sagal from NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! as the celebrity host. Guests gathered to support Highland Park’s premier arts and culture center and to maintain the vibrancy of its classes, exhibitions, and community programs. Honorees of the night were Michael Rosengarden and Caren Helene