312-786-6915
Heroes Among Us
May 14th 2026
5:30pm-8:30pm
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Venue Six10
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
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Each year, heroes from across the city assemble for a night of connection, celebration, and cocktails—all in support of young people growing up in Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) communities. The Springboard to Success (S2S) Annual Cocktail Fundraiser isn’t just an event—it’s a call to action. Suit up, raise a glass, and join us to help the next generation discover their own extraordinary potential.​​
This year’s theme, Heroes Among Us, celebrates the everyday champions who uplift and invest in CHA youth—educators, mentors, partners, and supporters. But most importantly, it highlights the truth at the heart of our mission: CHA youth are superheroes. Fueled by resilience, determination, and the power of potential, they are writing their own origin stories as they pursue higher education, meaningful careers, and independent futures.
Heroes don’t always wear capes—but they do show up. Suit up for success and help change lives.​​
Emcee Jill Hopkins (New Media and Civic Events Producer, Host of "Making Beyoncé," and "The Opus" podcasts and live host of "The Moth") will be our evening guide and DJ as she spins tunes and entertains our crowd. Unleash imagination as you create your very own superhero persona and get a fantastic caricature comic to take home. With exciting activities and atmosphere, you’ll feel like you’re stepping right into a comic book adventure while contributing to a nonprofit mission. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate your inner hero and make a difference in the community!
You’ll simply give your name at registration to check into the event.
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Discounted validated parking at Millennium Garage.
Your sponsorship will help unlock the power of potential. By supporting Springboard to Success, you provide the resources, opportunities, and encouragement that allow CHA youth to strengthen their superpowers—academic achievement, career readiness, and self-sufficiency.
Together, we can ensure they have what they need to rise, thrive, and succeed.
Questions about our event? Want to become a sponsor?
Contact Amanda DeWitt at 773.569.1329 or adewitt@thecha.org
Join a growing community of supporters dismantling institutional racism and systemic injustice by supporting youth living in public housing.
We invite you to reaffirm support of and care for our Black and brown youth in Chicago through sponsorship of our upcoming event.
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Questions about our event? Want to become a sponsor?
Contact Amanda DeWitt at 773.569.1329 or adewitt@thecha.org