Chaka Kahn Headlines Center on Halsteds Human First Gala May 18
Tickets are still available for Center on Halsted’s Human First gala on May 18th. An amazing fun-filled evening, honoring several outstanding community members and enjoying a great performance by Chicago native, Chaka Khan, followed by dancing until midnight.
This year’s Human First Award recipients include Sarah Schmidt & Julie Matthei, and Jonathan “Yoni” Pizer & Brad Lippitz, whose work to advance marriage equality has been essential to its growing success; and Richard Turner,
who has been active in AIDS/HIV and LGBTQ issues, as well as with
corporate and philanthropic communities. Being honored with the
Community Spirit Award will be Allstate Insurance Company,
which has been very supportive of agencies nationwide, particularly
around the issues of domestic violence and fiscal literacy. Co-chairing
this year’s event are Charles A. Schrock and Laura Ricketts. Billie Jean King, has agreed to serve as Honorary Co-Chair along with Amina Dickerson, Anne Kaplan, Abby O’Neil & Carroll Joynes, and Maria Bechily & Scott Hodes.
Please join us at the amazing Hilton, 720 S. Michigan,
in what is sure
to be a memorable evening.
Tickets are available at Centeronhalsted.org/hf.