# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Growing Gap: Cost of Living and Community Needs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn more and RSVP: https://centerofconcern.org/needs/

Join us as we explore how rising costs impact older adults and low-income individuals and families. This event will explore the resources, strategies, and community partnerships that can increase access to housing, food, healthcare, and transportation.

You are invited to this free event (donate what you can!) to enjoy an evening of appetizers, cocktails, networking, expert panel discussion, and awards ceremony.

This special Successful Aging Seminar is a chance for our community to enjoy an evening together to learn, connect, and celebrate.

The Growing Gap: Cost of Living and Community Needs
Monday, September 14th, 2026
5:30pm Networking, Appetizers, & Resource Tables
6:30pm Program Start – Awards & Panel
8:30 Goodnight

Des Plaines Theatre
1476 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Ticket Price: Donate What You Can!
RSVPs Encouraged by September 7, 2026

Learn more and RSVP: https://centerofconcern.org/needs/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/the-growing-gap-cost-of-living-and-community-needs/200030575863006
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Business, Workshops, Art, Theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Plaines
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Des Plaines Theatre
- **lat**: 42.04179
- **long**: -87.88716
- **full address**: Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4603, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Growing Gap: Cost of Living and Community Needs being held?
  - **A:** The Growing Gap: Cost of Living and Community Needs takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4603, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Growing Gap: Cost of Living and Community Needs?
  - **A:** The Growing Gap: Cost of Living and Community Needs is organized by The Center of Concern.

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