Welcome to Dreams for Kids Events Page!
Join us at one of our wonderful Chicago events today to become inspired by a child, meet amazing people, and feel the joy of giving back! Click here for the Washington DC events page.
Dream Leaders at Centro Romero
Tuesday, March 9th 4:30-5:30pm
Centro Romero
Chicago, Illinois
Dream Leaders Director Abby Kritzler conducts a workshop on leadership and identity to youth at Centro Romero.
Centro Romero
Chicago, Illinois
Dream Leaders Director Abby Kritzler conducts a workshop on leadership and identity to youth at Centro Romero.
Dream Leaders at ICRE
Wednesday, March 10th 4:30-7:00pm
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education- Roosevelt
Chicago, Illinois
Dream Leaders will reunite with old friends and make new ones at the Illinois Center of Rehabilitation. The night will be focused around fun and community with games and pizza! Email Abby@dreamsforkids.org if you want to join us.
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education- Roosevelt
Chicago, Illinois
Dream Leaders will reunite with old friends and make new ones at the Illinois Center of Rehabilitation. The night will be focused around fun and community with games and pizza! Email Abby@dreamsforkids.org if you want to join us.
Warehouse Art Show and Sale
Friday, March 12th 6pm-11pm
Augustina Droze Mural Studio
500 West Cermak #704A Box 83
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Come for a night of fun, music, and warehouse art sale for a great cause featuring artists from around the country including Karen Light, Anna Kipervaser, Teena Williams, Jennifer Lamb, John Geletka, Augustina Droze, Layne Jackson, and many more! 30% of art sales as well as all proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to Ayudashilp, one of Dreams for Kids partner organizations in India. Contact Augustina at augustina@admuralstudio.com with questions or more information.
Augustina Droze Mural Studio
500 West Cermak #704A Box 83
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Come for a night of fun, music, and warehouse art sale for a great cause featuring artists from around the country including Karen Light, Anna Kipervaser, Teena Williams, Jennifer Lamb, John Geletka, Augustina Droze, Layne Jackson, and many more! 30% of art sales as well as all proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to Ayudashilp, one of Dreams for Kids partner organizations in India. Contact Augustina at augustina@admuralstudio.com with questions or more information.
Dream Leaders at New Trier High School Service Fair
Monday, March 22nd, 8am-3pm
New Trier High School- Freshman Campus
Northfield, Illinois
Dream Leaders participates in New Trier High School's service fair, focusing on the importance of service for teens.
New Trier High School- Freshman Campus
Northfield, Illinois
Dream Leaders participates in New Trier High School's service fair, focusing on the importance of service for teens.
Monday Night with the Kids- Dream Leaders at Clara's House
Monday, March 29th, 6-9pm
Clara's House
Chicago, Illinois
Monday Night with the Kids will be teaming up with our Dream Leaders to spread joy to homeless children at Clara's House. Monday Night with the Kids is an organization founded to help children from underprivileged areas by providing exciting experiences with positive male role models. Teaming up with community centers and tutor programs, MNWK offers unique opportunities for the children in the centers and programs to interact with celebrities and entertainers. Through these events MNWK aims to provide children with a safe retreat and exciting new experiences. With the assistance of various athletes and entertainers the importance of commitment, dedication, and education is also stressed. For more information, visit http://mondaynightwiththekids.com/index.html. If you are a Dream Leader and would like to join us, email Abby@dreamforkids.org.
Chicago, Illinois
Monday Night with the Kids will be teaming up with our Dream Leaders to spread joy to homeless children at Clara's House. Monday Night with the Kids is an organization founded to help children from underprivileged areas by providing exciting experiences with positive male role models. Teaming up with community centers and tutor programs, MNWK offers unique opportunities for the children in the centers and programs to interact with celebrities and entertainers. Through these events MNWK aims to provide children with a safe retreat and exciting new experiences. With the assistance of various athletes and entertainers the importance of commitment, dedication, and education is also stressed. For more information, visit http://mondaynightwiththekids.com/index.html. If you are a Dream Leader and would like to join us, email Abby@dreamforkids.org.
Dream Leaders Celebrate Global Youth Service Day
Saturday, April 24th Time TBD
Saturday, April 24th Time TBD
Clara's House Chicago
The Dream Leaders celebrate Global Youth Service Day by working with our partner Clara's House, a homeless shelter for women and children in Englewood. To join the Dream Leaders as a participant or chaperone, please email Abby@dreamsforkids.org.
Dream Leaders Conference- Chicago
Saturday, May 8th 9am-5pm
Saturday, May 8th 9am-5pm
Columbia College- Chicago
This life-changing day is an extraordinary opportunity for middle school and high school students who are passionate about global issues and making a difference to meet other young leaders from all over the city! There are limited spots, so email Abby to receive your application today! Parents are strongly encouraged to attend as well! Click here for more information.
Kellogg Innovation Network Global Summit
May 17th-19th
May 17th-19th
Northwestern University
Chicago
Chicago
On May 17-19, 2010, a diverse group of world leaders will convene to continue the path toward global prosperity. KIN Global is not simply a conference, but part of a larger vision, of a responsibility of great institutions to provide an independent platform for people to collaborate and address humanity’s most meaningful challenges. Dreams for Kids is honored to be the 2010 featured non-profit.
Dream Leaders Participate in Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon
Saturday, June 12th
Chicago
Dream Leaders participate in Chicago Cares annual Serve-a-thon, kicking off our summers by giving back to our community. To join our team as a chaperone or student, email Abby@dreamsforkids.org.
Dream Leaders Conference- Chicago
Saturday, June 26th 9am-5pm
Saturday, June 26th 9am-5pm
DePaul University- Chicago
25 E Jackson Blvd.
This life-changing day is an extraordinary opportunity for middle school and high school students who are passionate about global issues and making a difference to meet other young leaders from all over the city! There are limited spots, so email Abby to receive your application today! Parents are strongly encouraged to attend as well! Click here for more information.
Dream Leaders Service at Chicago Food Depository
Saturday, July 10th 1:30-4:30pm
Saturday, July 10th 1:30-4:30pm
Chicago Food Depository
The Dream Leaders will learn about hunger and homelessness while helping sort food at Chicago's Food Depository. To attend as a participant or chaperone, email Abby@dreamsforkids.org.
Chicago Blackhawks 3rd Annual Fan Convention
Friday, July 30th- Sunday, August 1st
720 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
Join us to salute our premier partner, the Chicago Blackhawks, while they celebrate a breakthrough season and host their third annual fan convention, something no hockey team has ever done in NHL history. No surprise to us, as the Blackhawks have established themselves as extraordinary community leaders and are breaking new ground every single day. Event activities include autograph and photo opportunities with current and former stars.
Chicago Charity's 3rd Annual Pig Roast
Saturday, July 31st- 12:00pm
Bemis Woods Front Pavilion
Western Springs, Il 60558
Help support our Extreme Recess Program by attending Chicago Charity's 3rd annual pig roast. There is a $35 donation entry fee that includes food, beer, and wine. Kids are FREE! You can also enter into a bags tournament and 50/50 raffle at the event. What a perfect way to spend a summer day!
Saturday, July 31st- 12:00pm
Bemis Woods Front Pavilion
Western Springs, Il 60558
Help support our Extreme Recess Program by attending Chicago Charity's 3rd annual pig roast. There is a $35 donation entry fee that includes food, beer, and wine. Kids are FREE! You can also enter into a bags tournament and 50/50 raffle at the event. What a perfect way to spend a summer day!
Dream Leaders Conference- Chicago
Saturday, August 21st 9am-5pm
Saturday, August 21st 9am-5pm
DePaul University- Chicago
25 E Jackson Blvd.
This life-changing day is an extraordinary opportunity for middle school and high school students who are passionate about global issues and making a difference to meet other young leaders from all over the city! There are limited spots, so email Abby to receive your application today! Parents are strongly encouraged to attend as well! Click here for more information.
Dreams for Kids 21st Annual Golf Outing
September 22nd, 2010 Time TBD
September 22nd, 2010 Time TBD
Gleneagles Country Club
13070 McCarthy Road
Lemont, IL
Thank you to IBEW Local #134 for hosting our 21st Annual Golf Outing! The golf outing will be followed by dinner and an open bar. Please contact Shelly for more information and to sign up today!
13070 McCarthy Road
Lemont, IL
Thank you to IBEW Local #134 for hosting our 21st Annual Golf Outing! The golf outing will be followed by dinner and an open bar. Please contact Shelly for more information and to sign up today!
10 Campaign
Sunday, October 10th, 2010 Time TBD
Sunday, October 10th, 2010 Time TBD
Globally
The 10 Campaign is a global movement empowering youth living in poverty and those with disabilities to unite with others to change the world on 10-10-10. On Sunday, October 10, 2010 thousands of inspired children and adults of all abilities will work together on various service projects to improve their local and global communities! The 10 Campaign is like a walk-a-thon, rather than walking, volunteers will partake in service activities around the world and collect pledges in support of their hard work. Though Dreams for Kids major offices are in Chicago and Washington DC, the 10 Campaign will take place in cities all over the world at various community centers, social agencies, schools and recreation facilities. To register or learn more information about the 10 Campaign, email Kyree at kgerson@dreamsforkids.org.
Dream Leaders Conference- Chicago
Saturday, November 6th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, November 6th, 9am-5pm
DePaul University- Chicago
25 E Jackson Blvd.
This life-changing day is an extraordinary opportunity for middle school and high school students who are passionate about global issues and making a difference to meet other young leaders from all over the city! There are limited spots, so email Abby to receive your application today! Parents are strongly encouraged to attend as well! Click here for more information.
...Click here to take a look at the events we've already had in 2010 or click here for the event list for 2009.
Or click here to see our events in Washington DC.