Proceeds to benefit efforts to end homelessness for women in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — Pam lived a “normal” life, with a job, a husband, and a home until she fell ill. Pam lost her house and her job, and was forced to live on the streets.
She was homeless for years, until she was referred to Deborah’s Place. At Deborah’s Place she moved into an apartment and began to recover – both from her illness and from the trauma of homelessness.
Today, she has a job and has reconnected with her family. With the permanent housing and support services that Deborah’s Place provides, Pam will never be homeless again.
To celebrate 25 years of breaking the cycle of homelessness for women like Pam and hundreds of other women in Chicago, and to raise funds for future programs and services, Deborah’s Place will host its 25th Anniversary Dinner from 6 to 10pm on Thursday, June 17. “This event is about celebrating our achievements and renewing our passion and commitment to ending homelessness for women in Chicago” says Audrey Thomas, Executive Director of Deborah’s Place.
Twenty-five years ago a group of compassionate and committed women were compelled to act on behalf of women who were homeless and sleeping on the streets. Within a month, the Deborah’s Place founding mothers opened a shelter in the gymnasium of Immaculate Conception Church on Chicago’s north side. This shelter was Chicago’s first year-round overnight emergency shelter exclusively for women who were homeless.
Today, Deborah’s Place is the largest provider of supportive housing and services for women who are homeless in Chicago.
Since our inception, Deborah’s Place has operated under the philosophy that safe, affordable housing is a basic human right – and a prerequisite for recovery from the trauma of homelessness. Our continuum of programs and services are a lifeline for women who are homeless, ranging from meeting basic needs to supplying permanent supportive housing.
The 25th anniversary celebration will be at the beautiful Garfield Park Conservatory and will feature a champagne reception, musical entertainment from jazz guitarist Kyle Asche, an exciting live auction and raffle, dinner, and awards. Deborah’s Place is grateful to welcome ABC 7 News Anchor, Kathy Brock as the evening’s emcee.
One of the evening’s exciting live auction prizes is a “Chef for a Day” experience with Chef and TV host Homaro Cantu of Chicago’s famed Moto restaurant. Other fantastic auction and raffle prizes include a private behind-the-scenes tour of the ABC 7 News station from Anchor Kathy Brock, and a “VIP Treatment” package that includes a custom tour and dinner at Tru Restaurant, two tickets to a performance at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a stay at the Park Hyatt hotel, and breakfast at Nomi Restaurant.
The Garfield Park Conservatory is located at 300 N. Central Park Avenue, and is a Chicago historical landmark and cultural gem with acres of indoor greenhouses teeming with tropical plants. Tickets can be purchased online at www.deborahsplace.org or by calling 773-638-6539. All proceeds of the event benefit the programs and services of Deborah’s Place.
Deborah’s Place can be found online at www.deborahsplace.org. More details about the 25th Anniversary Celebration as well as ticket purchase information can be found on the news & events page at www.deborahsplace.org/news.
Deborah’s Place tenant Pam and nine other residents will be present at the event and available for interviews. Editor, reporter and photographer inquiries are welcomed. See the contact information above.
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