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Y.O.U. 2022 Annual Benefit Pivot

Instead of attending our traditional event, please join us in directly supporting expanding opportunities for youth.

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Join us in our 2022 pivot! 100% of your support will support empowering youth and expanding opportunities.

Make a Donation

In lieu of participating in our traditional event, please contribute directly to our vital work using the Donation link above! Your gift is 100% tax-deductible. If you would like to make your gift via check, donor-advised fund, or stock transfer, please contact Kelsey Caspersen, Associate Director of Advancement, at kcaspersen@youthopportunity.org or 847-801-0281.

Learn how Y.O.U. is empowering youth and expanding opportunities, everyday!

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Thank you to our generous sponsors!

CHAMPIONS


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Sue & Paul Brenner Jim Blake Elizabeth Ester & Michael Brody Letitia & Jeffery Mann

 

LEADERS


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Marti & George Lannert Mary & Paul Finnegan Lucinda Fox & John Mancini

 

PARTNERS


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Matt Brejcha & Laura-Min Proctor David Foster & Melissa Wynne Eleanor & William Revelle Sagan Family Foundation

 

SPONSORS


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David & Julie Cutter Barbara Shwom & Karl Keller

 

FRIENDS


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SUPPORTERS


Barry Alberts Frances Aparicio Don & Patty Baker Marsha Barnett & John McKnight
Carol Barnett Kelly Barnett Phyllis Bird Linda Blakley
Peter & Judy Bordwell Laura Brown C. Louise Brown William & Nancy Brown
Tim & Vickie Burke Sara & Bob Burson Rob & Gail Bush Abigail Butkus
John J. Cahill, Inc. Bryan & Barbara Caspersen Jane Cassidy & Rick Dienesch The Chernoff Family
Etahn Cohen Ann & Russ Covode H. Jacqueline Crane Janet Cyrwus & Henry Binford
Beth & Max Davis Laura Dell & Scott Blickenstaff Ruthanne DeWolfe, Esq. Linda Dienberg
Matthew English Evanston Community Bank & Trust David & Sheila Fenn Peter & Marya Frankel
Tom Fraterrigo Kent & Leslie Geibel Cynthia Gonzalez & Jeffrey Latin Jill W. Graham
Jeffrey & Suellen Grassle Annie Grossman & Daniel Wachter Megan & Brian Guerrant Tom & Jan Hazlett
David & Gina Hill Barb Hiller Jack Hinz & Cate Whitcomb Richard Hubbard, M.D. and Alaka Wali
Jeanne Jacobson Husain & David Husain Julia Joehl Nancy & Chris Johnson Joi-Anissa & Timothy Russell
Carol Jungman Catherine Kallal & Maurice Lemon Claudio Katz & Sono Fujii Gaye & Phil Kenny
Bella J. Kim Chris & Sylvia Kite David Kleiman Leslie & Paul Lehner
Roy & Cheryl Lilly Ruth Lovingood Kevin Mack Jim & Laura Maloney
Marina & Mark Marich Nicole Jacob Marks & Perry Marks Mark & Kathy McCarville Evelyn & Mike McGowan
Robert Michaelson Tila Mims Margie Morrison-Zivin & Marl Zivin Philemon Msuya
John Muszynski Fred & Dorothy Nagelbach Abby & Chris Neal Charles & Patricia Nelson
Tom & Ann Ohlrogge Johnson Allison Pink & Rich Owen Judith Pevarnik Polly Rattner
Bart & Catherine Rocca Karin Ruetzel & Antony Burt Ann Russell Dawn & Peter Samaris
Edward Schaefer PB Schechter Tim Schmid Melvin Schwartz & Lisa Yaremko
Rens & Deb Sherer John Singleton & Sharon Sheehan Oehme & Winslow Soule Ann Stevens
Lonnie Stonitsch & Eric Dynowski Julie Strauss Larry Suffredin Heather & John Sweeney
Thomas & Sue Swigert Laura Tilly & Derek Cottier Hon. Elizabeth Tisdahl Barbara Tubekis
Michael Turner Shirlene Ward & Kevin Kipp Leslie & Steve Warner Clarence & Wendy Weaver
Andi & Rick Wich Jo Ann Wilkin Henry Wilkins Aiisya Williamson
Chris & Janet Winslow Matthew Wray David Zarefsky

RAFFLE WINNERS


Wine, Wine, Wine: Linda Dienberg
Local Favorites: Paul & Mary Finnegan
Underground Dining with Chef Q: Rens and Deb Sherer
4 Blackhawks Tickets w/ Parking: Barbara Tubekis