Events & News
OUR FEATURED EVENT
Join Us for the Hope Ignites Chicago 46th Annual Evening of Hope Gala
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 E. Pearson
Chicago
Please join us for a glamorous and lively evening dedicated to supporting our Scholars and Collegians.
The evening will include live music, dancing, casino games, auction items, and more!
Reserve your seat today!
OUR LATEST UPDATES
Don’t miss a thing! See what we’ve been up to in our photo albums and check back for details on our upcoming events!
There are many ways to support our Scholars and Collegians! Scroll down to get the entire scoop about what’s happening at Hope Ignites Chicago.
ANNUAL EVENTS
We are on a mission to nurture and guide motivated young people in extreme need to become college-educated, career-ready, community minded people for others. We need your help now more than ever! Throughout the year, look out for the following events to support and learn more about Hope Ignites Chicago.
Evening of Hope Gala
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Get dolled up, join us for dinner, auction items, casino, and to hear
from our inspiring scholars we are all here to support.
Drive Fore Hope Golf Outing
Monday, August 31, 2026
Take a swing with your friends and enjoy a day on the greens while raising funds to benefit the work
we do for our remarkable scholars.
Missed an event?
Catch up with photos and videos!
42nd Annual Drive Fore Hope – 2025 | View Images
Evening of Hope Gala — Black & White Ball, 2025 | View Images
41st Annual Drive Fore Hope — 2024 | View Images
Dink for Hope — 2024 | Video
Evening of Hope Gala — Hope Grows, 2024 | View Images
40th Annual Drive Fore Hope – 2023 | View Images
Taste for Hope — 2023 | View Images
Evening of Hope Gala — A Night in Buenos Aires, 2023 | View images
39th Annual Drive Fore Hope, 2022 | View Images
A Toast for Hope — 2022 | View images
Evening of Hope Gala— A Venecian Carnevale, 2022 | View images
Hope Ignites Chicago in the news
“More Hope Campaign Ribbon Cutting and Grand Reopening” | ABC7
“Evening of Hope Gala helps provide life-changing opportunities to children in need” | ABC7
“Group helps underprivileged students prepare for much more than college” | WGN9
“Hallmark of Hope” | Daily North Shore
Illinois Executive Director Karen Croteau, and President & CEO Kristin Ostby were interviewed by Kristi Ross, tastytrade’s co-CEO, about their leadership journeys, our work with young people, fundraising needs, and plans for the future of the Illinois affiliate and the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network.
Stories of Hope
Success comes in many forms. We are proud of all that our scholars have achieved! Meet some of the incredible people who have graduated from our program.
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HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE