SOS Illinois Gives Thanks Event

We are excited to share a new fundraising event that will
take place this November!
The SOS Illinois Gives Thanks event will be held on
Thursday, November 2nd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
at The Library located at 190 South LaSalle Street.
This event is an opportunity to gather and celebrate the
work of the organization as well as a recognizing a
significant supporter through the presentation of the
“It Takes a Village” Impact Award.
For his years of championing our mission, this year’s
recipient is Board member, Rama Dandamudi, M.D. This inaugural award will be presented annually to
someone who has demonstrated the true spirit of a humanitarian by helping to support and spread the word about SOS Illinois’ mission. We look forward to honoring Rama for the extraordinary support he has provided over the years.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served!
Purchase your tickets here.
All-Village Graduation Celebration

It’s commencement season for many throughout the nation, and at SOS Illinois, we are fortunate enough to mark this momentous time for our graduates in a special way.
On Friday, July 14th, 2023, staff, children, Foster Parents, and our extended family (Corporate Partners and Supporters) gathered for a collective celebration of our 2023 graduates at our Lockport Village.
This event is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the children and youth we serve and enjoy being together as a community!
Evening of Hope
Join SOS Illinois for an evening powered by Hope & Innovation!
Fall 2023
To Be Announced
More information on the event, tickets, and sponsorships please contact Chief Advancement Officer, Michael Collins, at(312) 372-8200 or mcollins@sosillinois.org.
VIP Reception from 5 to 6 pm
Main Event from 6 to 10 pm
Signature and Previous Events
Women’s Month Conversation Series
The 2023 Women’s Conversation Series centered around the topics of Women in the Public Sector,
Women in Entrepreneurial Spaces, and Women in Health & Non-Profit

Women in the Public Sector Panelists: Jacquelyn Dortch, Juatise Gathings, and Monica Gordon
Click here to view the entire Women in the Public Sector Conversation
Women in Entrepreneurial Spaces Panelists: Brooke Foley, Stephanie Hart, Sashe Ivy, Britt Julious, and Clarita Santos
Click here to view the entire Women in the Entrepreneurial Spaces Conversation
Women in Health & Non-Profit Panelists: Shelley Long, Dr. Suzet M. McKinney, Nicole R. Robinson, Dr. Renee E. Walker
Click here to view the entire Women in the Health & Non-Profit Conversation
Annual Meeting
Pathways to Strengthen Community
January 26, 2023
SOS Illinois celebrates our efforts as we continue to find creative and engaging pathways to strengthen services and resources for children in foster care and the communities we serve.
Dining & Conversation
Our Dining and Conversation events happens with the help of our gracious Luminaries and talented Celebrity Chefs. With your help, we are able to lend our #Voices4FosterCare, furthering the important conversation on the ever-changing landscape of child welfare in Illinois and beyond.
To learn more about tickets and sponsorship, please contact Chief Advancement Officer,
Michael Collins, at (312) 372-8200 or mcollins@sosillinois.org.
Summer Celebration

Our 2021 Summer Celebration was an incredible way of sharing our new Community Center with guests, while benefitting both SOS Illinois and our partners Maestro Cares Foundation. Many thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters for your ongoing support. Also, we are grateful for the chefs and restaurants that prepared such delicious dishes that offered a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.
Interested in hosting your own event to benefit SOS Illinois or learning about any of the events listed above? Please contact us to let us know how we can support you! Events open to the public can be shared on our website and social media pages.
For more information please contact Chief Advancement Officer, Michael Collins, at (312) 372-8200 or mcollins@sosillinois.org.