Chicago Cubs tickets

Acupuncture session and consultation from Wicker Park Chiropractic Health

Sweet Collective dessert package, including a gift certificate to Ruth & Phil’s Gourmet Ice Cream and other unique treats

6 months of haircuts at Carissma Salon

Keg party at Jefferson Tap and Grille

High-end, one-of-a-kind jewelry from K. Amato

VIP tickets to iO (formerly ImprovOlympic) comedy theaters

Gift certificate towards a stay at the Farmer’s Guest House Bed & Breakfast in Galena, IL

Gift certificates to the Gap, Best Buy, and other retail stores

Second City Theater tickets

Gift certificate for dinner for two at Morton’s Steak House

VIP admission passes to Shedd Aquarium

A creative card-making session at the Paper Source in Lincoln Park

Lunch or dinner for 10 people at Chipotle Restaurant

Gift certificate to Cooking Fools, good for a cooking / mixology demonstration or in the retail shop

Running package from Dick Pond Athletics, which includes a gift certificate for new sneakers, pro running attire, and Adidas gear

Sweets gift package from Take the Cake and Chocolate Gourmet, which includes assorted high-end cookies and chocolates

Photography session from Roger Beck Photography

Handmade Amethyst rosary from Daisy & Elm

Cooking classes from The Chopping Block

Salon packages from Salon Rouge and Asha Salon

Chicago Cubs doggie gear and toy package from Athleticpets.com

Gift certificates to Old Town Social

Like what you see? Purchase your tickets to the Silver Spring Celebration online today!

25th Anniversary Celebration Event!

Join us for the high point of our year-long celebration of Deborah’s Place’s history as we mark 25 years of service to women who are and who have been homeless!

The evening will feature a champagne reception, seated dinner, live auction, music, and fantastic raffle prizes.

We throw a great party! See how we celebrated our achievements last year at our 2009 Gala, and 2009 Mardi Gras Bead Bash.

Please Join Us!

Thursday, June 17, 2010 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624

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Tickets:

Tickets are $250 for individuals, $175 for students and seniors (65+), and $2000 for a table of 10.
You may purchase tickets online or by calling 773-638-6539.

Sponsorships:

For sponsorship opportunities, auction donation inquiries, and other questions, please contact Elizabeth Golden, External Relations Coordinator at 773-638-6539 or egolden@deborahsplace.org

Silver Spring Celebration!

Join 150 socially-conscious modern professionals for an evening in support of the ladies of Deborah’s Place: the Silver Spring Celebration – March 25!

Thursday, March 25, 2010
5:30 – 9:00 PM
VIP After Hours until 10:00 PM
160 W. Adams, Chicago

The Professional Auxiliary Board (PAB) of Deborah’s Place cordially invites you to join them in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the organization we all cherish. The Silver Spring Celebration is an event to honor the women of Deborah’s Place. The evening will feature a live DJ, delectable food from Shikago, silver-themed cocktails, a silent auction and a very special VIP after hours social. Silent Auction items will include items such as sporting tickets, fantastic restaurant certificates, spas packages, custom cakes, antiques and more.

Deborah’s Place and its mission of “Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness for Women in Chicago” have been an integral part of our community for 25 years. This is one of many events in 2010 celebrating the silver anniversary of this wonderful organization.

A great cause, excellent music, a trendy location, inspiring food, and custom cocktails all await you this spring at the Deborah’s Place Silver Spring Celebration – March 25!

DETAILS:

TICKETS:

With limited capacity, we expect the Silver Spring Celebration to sell out quickly. Buying your tickets online is the best way to ensure that you will be able to attend this worthy event and cause.

Purchase tickets online now!

Main Event Tickets include:
• Japanese Fusion-inspired heavy hors d’oeuvres from Shikago
• Silver-themed cocktails
• Live DJ
• One-of-a-Kind Silent Auction
• Trendy Ambiance

VIP Social Hour Tickets include:
• Exclusive Access to the “Library” - a private room on the 40th floor in the heart of the Chicago Skyline
• Champagne
• Signature and Exclusive Desserts

Sponsor the Event, or Donate Items for the Silent Auction!

To become sponsor or to donate items for the silent auction please email Elizabeth Golden at egolden@deborahsplace.org or call (773) 638-6539.

Please also view our Sponsorship Information Sheet below.

Over 60 guests spiced up their weekend at the Deborah’s Place President’s Circle’s Second Annual Chili Cook-Off on January 30, 2010. Held in the gym at the Rebecca Johnson Apartments, the event was a great success! The chili competition was tough, with fourteen chilis vying for guests’ votes.

Bluegrass duo Long Journey Home kept the party festive, while party-goers took tours of the building given by Deborah’s Place tenants and staff. The dozen children (and children at heart!) also watched a performance by Biz the Clown, played Bags, and enjoyed coloring activities.

Below are some pictures from the event.

President’s Circle member Cheryl Kobetsky (far right) talks with her table as Biz the Clown performs for the children (top left).	Staff member Kathy Booton-Wilson (in dark pink) and Rebecca Johnson Apartments tenant Pam (to her left) introduce Deborah’s Place to a group before leading them on a tour of the building.

The gym was filled with over 60 guests tasting over 14 chili varieties.

Congratulations to our 2010 Winners!

Each chili winner received a beautiful assortment of spice mixes from the Spice House. The Bean Counting Contest winner won a crock pot.

(pictured left to right)
Spiciest Chili: Cathy Colombo
Most Unusual Chili: Joe Cigan
Best Overall Chili: Paul and Melissa Haase
Best Vegetarian Chili: Carolyn Helmke
Bean Counting Contest (over 3000 beans!): Katrina Van Valkenburgh

Thanks to everyone who attended for supporting Deborah’s Place and our mission to break the cycle of homelessness for women in Chicago. Special thanks to members of the President’s Circle for hosting the event. We’ll see you at the Chili Cook-Off next year!

Missed the celebration? We’ll be back at it again soon! Please join us for our Silver Spring Celebration, coming up on March 25!

Also, be sure to check out the other upcoming events as we celebrate Deborah’s Place’s 25 years of service.

The Deborah’s Place Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the President’s Circle, resumes for its second fabulous year! Please join us for a child-friendly afternoon of food and activities to support the women and work of Deborah’s Place. Bring a crock pot of your own chili and see how it stands up to our other cooks, or just come for the tasting and fun!

Photo Credit: Amy Onesti

Please join us this year for live music, a bean counting contest, a clown and games for kids, and tours of the Rebecca Johnson Apartments.

Competitors: Please bring your chili ready in a crock pot at 2:00 PM, as tasting will begin immediately. We will provide an electrical outlet. Don’t forget your ladle and any desired toppings! Feel free to name your chili and decorate your pot and table.

Please also feel free to BYO alcoholic beverage. We will provide corn bread, kid’s snacks, soft drinks and juice boxes.

2010 Voting Categories:
Best Over-all
Kid’s Best (must be made by a child 14 years or younger)
Best Vegetarian
Spiciest
Most Unusual

Prizes will be awarded for all winners.

Details

Date: Saturday, January 30, 2009
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm. Voting will conclude at 4:15 PM and winners will be announced at 4:30 PM.
Location: 2822 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, in the gym
Free parking in the lot east of the building

Tickets: Suggested donation of $25. Click here to purchase tickets, or RSVP (see below) and make a contribution at the door. Please indicate if you will be bringing chili.
RSVP by January 15, 2010 to Elizabeth Golden, egolden@deborahsplace.org or 773-638-6539.

For more information, check out last year’s Chili Cook-off!

Click here to view all other events in our year-long 25th Anniversary celebration.

See you there!

We thank these individuals, organizations, churches, and companies that hosted holiday parties and in-kind collections on behalf of Deborah’s Place. Their support, and the support of the many others who contributed this season, makes the holidays brighter for women in need.

The Body Shop – State Street location, Chicago
Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
Compubill Inc. employees
Marguerite Delacoma, Jane LoSasso, Margy Matthews and Betty Servatius
Dixon Elementary School, Students Who Care Group
Jones Day employees
Maria Pintos Studio
Markel Co. employees
Mary Seat of Wisdom Church
Metropolitan Club Women’s Group
Oscar Meyer Elementary School
Navistar – Health, Safety, Security and Productivity Department
Kim Plummer
Professional Women’s Club of Chicago
Tiffany Saltzman-Jones
Dee Scott, Jackie Scott, Pam McBride and family
St. Ignatius College Prep School

And a special thanks to Linda Poe and the staff of Element 79 for donating a brand new dryer to Marah’s Permanent Housing!

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GlobalGiving

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Deborah’s Place GlobalGiving.com Challenge! Although we didn’t meet our goal of raising $4,000 from 50 individual donors, eleven donors contributed $1035 in 30 days! We are deeply grateful for these donors’ support of the challenge and of our mission.

Continue to check back here for more updates on the GlobalGiving.com Challenge and more!

Deborah’s Place is Participating in the GlobalGiving Open Challenge this season!

Between November 24 and December 21, 2009, Deborah’s Place is participating in the GlobalGiving Open Challenge. GlobalGiving is an online marketplace that connects supporters to the causes and countries they care about, just like Deborah’s Place.

The GlobalGiving Open Challenge is a chance for Deborah’s Place to earn a permanent spot on the GlobalGiving website – but only if we can mobilize at least 50 individual supporters to raise $4,000 during this time period. Please help us obtain a permanent spot on the international GlobalGiving website by making a contribution to Deborah’s Place on the GlobalGiving websitebetween November 24 and December 21! If we reach this goal, then we are also put in the running to win additional funding of up to $3000!

Participate today! Thanks!

Throughout November and December, The Body Shop, located at 3 North State Street, Chicago, is asking their customers to shop for change – change in the community. Customers and supporters of Deborah’s Place can purchase a bath or beauty product of $10 or more to go to the women of Deborah’s Place, or they can give a monetary contribution of $10 or more to support our vital programs and services. In exchange, customers and supporters receive a raffle ticket for fabulous prizes, supplied by The Body Shop and surrounding retailers. The raffle will be drawn at The Body Shop on December 1, 2009, at 12:00 PM.

Stop by The Body Shop on State Street for some holiday shopping and help support the women of Deborah’s Place find their own joy this holiday season. Make sure to keep your raffle ticket and come to the drawing on December 1st!

In the spirit of giving, The Chicago Sinfonietta will donate $5 for every $25 adult admission sold through Deborah’s Place!

For tickets, and to ensure that Deborah’s Place receives the donated portion of your ticket, call the Sinfonietta box office at (312) 236-3681, extension 2, and tell them that you are participating in the Deborah’s Place donation program.

In Brief:
Chicago Sinfonietta’s Holiday Concert
Harris Theater (205 E Randolph, Chicago)
Wednesday, December 16
7:30 PM
Tickets at 312-236-3681 x2

We’ll see you there!