Hinsdale Magazine | Giving Back
Bridge Communities FUNDRAISERS What: Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives virtual spring luncheon Why: To help the 100-plus families experiencing homelessness served by Bridge Communities Who: Supporters of Bridge Communities When: Friday, April 23 How: Hosted by WLS Ch. 7's Judy Hsu, this virtual luncheon will celebrate women in DuPage County. The transforming lives award is bestowed
Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club What is Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club? Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) was founded in 1949, and is comprised of more than 200 local women. HJWC members are local leaders of volunteer and philanthropic service, and have earned tremendous recognition throughout the years. Over the last five years, HJWC has raised more than $1 million dollars for deserving women and children’s organizations. How does HJWC raise money? The club primarily raises funds through an annual gala, which will be held this year on April 24. HJWC’s benefit team works to secure underwriting sponsors, auction items and ticket sales, and all funds raised go directly to funding grants awarded to deserving charities. While HJWC’s benefit is always a spectacular evening, the impact of that night is felt 40
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on an honoree working to empower the lives of women and children, and the life transformed honor is awarded to a Bridge graduate who is making a difference. Attendees will enjoy a lunch from My Chef and an interactive virtual presentation. What: Wine, Women & Shoes Why: This event marks the debut of the partnership with Bridge Communities and Wine, Women & Shoes, and will help the 100-plus families experiencing homelessness served by Bridge Communities
for years by deserving local organizations. This year, the benefit is themed "Platinum Unplugged," and originally debuted as its take on a Grammysthemed, musically-infused after-party for 350 guests in Chicago’s new Dance Studio nightclub in River North. Due to COVID restrictions and the desire to ensure our guests will be able to gather safely and in smaller groups, this event has morphed from an after-party to an immersive red-carpet experience that will rival the hottest award shows in Hollywood. Platinum Unplugged: The Remix will now be taking place at Burdi Men's Clothing instead of downtown Chicago. With many small businesses struggling to keep their doors open during the pandemic, HJWC felt a responsibility to bring the event back “home,” and try to support as many of its beloved local businesses as possible. In lieu of the typical four-hour cocktail and openbar event, guests will pre-register for gift cards to their favorite local stores and
Who: Supporters of Bridge Communities When: Friday, June 25 How: This high-energy, live outdoor event will be held at Ruth Lake Country Club, and will include wine-tasting, food, fashion, raffles, live and silent auctions, shopping and online fundraising options. A virtual option will be available for remote guests as well. For more information, visit www.bridgecommunities.org, or dial 630-4035091.
restaurants, which they will receive at the red-carpet “pre-party” event that will be held in multiple one-hour time slots for 50 people at a time. Guests will then be encouraged to take their red-carpet looks out on the town, celebrating in smaller groups of their own choosing at local bars, restaurants or even from the comfort of their own home, all in accordance with state guidelines. While HJWC would love to host a larger gathering, it feels this is the best case scenario in being able to give its membership and generous sponsors and underwriters an in-person event, while still complying with state regulations. HJWC’s benefit team will also offer a silent auction and raffle, including a luxury stock-the-bar package with exclusive wines and spirits. HJWC’s mission has always been to support local charities, and it is so incredibly proud that in an uncertain time, it is able to also extend that support to the small businesses that make its local towns so remarkable.
