2025 Spring Luncheon & Marketplace

You're Invited: Chicago Commons Spring Luncheon & Marketplace!

🗓️ Date: Friday May 9 2025

📍 Location: 221 North Columbus Avenue Chicago IL 60601

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a vibrant afternoon of purpose and community at the 2025 Spring Luncheon & Marketplace Chicago Commons' signature spring fundraising event! This special gathering brings together civic leaders philanthropists and friends of Chicago Commons for an inspiring celebration of our work and mission.

✨ Event Highlights:

• Local Marketplace: Shop from a curated selection of women- and BIPOC-owned businesses featuring handcrafted goods fashion and more.
• Keynote Speaker: Sonia Manzano "Maria" from Sesame Street. Beloved actress author and advocate and the creator of Alma's Way currently airing on PBS KIDS Sonia Manzano will discuss the impact of children’s television and sign books following the event.
• Book Signing: Ms. Manzano will be signing copies of her books which will be available for purchase at the event.
• Impact: Learn how your support helps break down barriers and build pathways to opportunity for over 3000 children families and older adults across Chicago.

About Chicago Commons:

For over 130 years Chicago Commons has empowered individuals families and communities to overcome poverty and systemic barriers and embrace opportunities to thrive across generations. We support families' crucial role in shaping a child’s development caring for seniors and vulnerable adults and uplifting communities. Honoring our settlement roots we provide life-changing resources to families in under-resourced communities.

🎟️ Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause connect with our vibrant community and shop with purpose. Get your tickets now and be a part of this joyful and impactful event!

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