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Cupcakes Cookies And Delicious Dessert Gifts to Benefit Chicago House
Nothing Says Happy Holidays
Like Sweet Miss Giving’s Bakery!
Have you started making your holiday gift list?
It’s just WEEKS AWAY!!
Whether you are shopping for a foodie, a party host, or coffee enthusiast, the perfect gift is waiting at Sweet Miss Giving’s Bakery.
This year, Sweet Miss Giving’s has created a wide array of gift boxes which include everything from spicy ginger and molasses cookies to red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy white icing. Are you attending a holiday party this year? Let Sweet Miss Giving’s deliver brownies, cheesecakes, or gourmet coffee right to the host’s door so you can effortlessly attend holiday parties while showing your gratitude.
Sweet Miss Giving’s Bakery and Gifting is a premier bakery and jobs program that offers rich, decadent baked goods while providing a new reason to feel good about sweet indulgences: over 50% of all profits go to help the formerly homeless and HIV/AIDS-affected men, women, and children of Chicago House.
Call 312-575-0212 to place your order or visit Sweet Miss Givings to purchase online.
Check out their holiday gift brochure .
Sweet Miss Giving’s Bakery-the Unquestionably Kind,
Unreasonably Good way to give this holiday season!
Reverend Stan J.Sloan Receives Two Top Honors
On Thursday, September 16th, Stan Sloan, CEO of Chicago House, was honored at the “Who IS Chicago ” event hosted by Cece & Melinda with Raymi Productions . The “Who IS Chicago” event recognized influential Chicagoans active in the philanthropic community.
On Wednesday, November 10th, Stan will be inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame . The induction will take place at the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 E. Randolph. The reception begins at 5:30pm, is free, and open to the public.
BestGayChicago.com, The Chicago House staff, Associate Board, and Board of Trustees, feel these awards are well deserved for the the outstanding leadership that Stan continues to provide for Chicago House and the HIV and homeless communities. Way to go, Stan!
THIS WEEK – is Macy’s Men’s Designer Event !
Macy’s and OUT invite you to celebrate the latest designer collections.
When: Thursday, September 30th
Where: Macy’s on State Street, 111 North State Street, 2nd Floor Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Enjoy amazing fashion from Hugo Boss, Armani Jeans, Elie Tahari, and more!
Featuring informal modeling, music by DJ Chris Spinazzola, cocktails by Appleton Estate Rum, and hors d’oeuvres. Plus, meet special guest Micah Cohen, designer and creater for Shades of Grey. Spend $250 on Men’s Designer Deptartment and take $50* off your purchase. Plus receive a special gift bag** RSVP to (800) 329-8667. Door donations to benefit Chicago House.
Gay Chicago Youths Need Host Homes with UCAN
An innovative approach to moving Chicago’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth beyond life on the streets
A statewide study conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago Survey Research Laboratory found there were 24,968 unaccompanied homeless youth up to age 21 in Illinois in 2004.
On any given night within Cook County alone there are nearly 2,000 homeless youth with nowhere safe to sleep at night.
A recent study from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force stated that as many as 20-42% of these youth on our streets self-identify as LGBTQ.
Let’s get right to the bottom line.
Chicago has 193 emergency and long term shelter spaces for youth. With shelter space limited and long waiting lists many homeless LGBTQ youth in Chicago will remain on the streets and out of care.
The truth is, emergency and long term shelters aren’t enough.
This is a situation that will take everyone working together to solve.
There is a way you can help –
become a part of the LGBTQ Host Home Program.
UCANs LGBTQ Host Home Program is an innovative housing model that provides an alternative to the shelter system for LGBTQ homeless youth. We rely on our Host Home Volunteers to step forward and open their home for a period of time to a youth ages 17 – 21. Both the youth and the adult volunteer go through a rigorous screening and training process facilitated and supported by trained social work professionals. The provision of safe housing in conjunction with on-going supportive services for the youth and volunteers will create the safety and stability necessary for the youth to focus on pursuing educational and vocational opportunities.
Help TRANSFORM the life of an LGBTQ Youth.
4 homes have been trained but MORE are needed
If you have an extra bedroom, please reach out to UCAN and help.
To learn more about becoming a part of the LGBTQ Host Home Program please contact Bonnie Wade,
Associate Director at (312) 738-5966 or wadeb @ ucanchicago.org.
Para comunicarse con alguien en Español, favor de llamar a Francisco Monzon al numero 708-201-3028.
Chicago House Presents Birdhouse: Unleashed! Art Auction and Cocktail Party June 24
IT’S BACK!
It’s your chance to bring home unique works of art, functional and funky birdhouses, plus ALL NEW additions for your furry friends!
The annual Birdhouse Auction and cocktail party to benefit Chicago House will be held at Room & Board’s downtown Chicago store on Thursday, June 24th. Local Chicago artists, designers and architects will participate in this unique event, an annual tradition for art enthusiasts and Chicago House supporters.
Room & Board AND Chicago House Invite You To
BIRDHOUSE: Unleashed! The 2010 Birdhouse Art Auction & Cocktail Party
One-of-a-kind birdhouses will be auctioned off to benefit Chicago House, and for the first time in the event’s 14 year history, artists will be unleashing a new style of artwork; supplies and dwellings for dogs, cats, and other furry friends! Bidders can get a sneak peek this year, as artwork will be on display in the Room & Board showroom starting on June 18th.
Kick off your Pride Weekend with Cocktails on the terrace by GREY GOOSE and delicious hors d’oeuvres by J&L Catering.
Proceeds of course will support the housing programs and supportive services Chicago House provides to men, women, and children living with HIV & AIDS.
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Room & Board Chicago Downtown Store 55 East Ohio Street
Call the Chicago House Ticket line at (773) 248-5200 x. 303, or book online at Chicago House
Chicago House Presents Champagne Wrap-ture 2009 on December 16th
Wednesday, December 16th
VIP Reception: 5:30 PM
6 – 9 PM
Hotel Sax
333 N Dearborn
Regular Tickets:
$65 in advance/$75 at door
VIP Tickets: $125
The champagne is flowing all evening at this festive cocktail party and silent auction benefit. Join Chicago House for an evening of Champagne and art, with LIVE music from cabaret duo Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen!
This year, they are bringing back the VIP reception, with tastings of rare vintage Champagne, a gourmet seafood and caviar buffet, and the comic cooking capers of “Baking with Bertha’s” Bertha Mason! Only 40 tickets are available, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
GET TICKETS ONLINE TODAY FOR CHAMPAGNE WRAPTURE SAVE $10
*SIDENOTE – Facebook Users: Vote For Chicago House!
Chase Bank is doing a Charity Vote contest on Facebook. In round one, any non-profit is eligible for votes between now and Dec. 11th. A total of $5 million is up for grabs based on user votes! Vote for Chicago House TODAY and we could be granted up to $25,000! Click here to vote now!
The Best of Gay Chicago
Is the End of HIV Within our Grasp?! Dr. Surhid Paul Say’s YES!
THIS IS A MUST SEE!
The end of HIV may be closer than we think! Actors, performers, comedians, HIV activists, and scientists come together to show support for Covalent Immunology, and Dr. Sudhir Paul. The Cast includes Lady Bunny, Justin Bond, Ben Andrews, and more!
$5 is all it takes – lets face it, a cure and vaccine isn’t gonna come from the big pharma, its gonna come from a brilliant scholar/researcher…DR. PAUL!!
WATCH THE VIDEO
Covalent Immunology Foundation
READ MORE AT FOX NEWS
World of Chocolate to Benefit AIDS Foundation Chicago December 3rd
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This AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) signature event, held in commemoration of World AIDS Day, features scrumptious chocolate creations from more than 30 of Chicagoland’s finest restaurants, caterers, and chocolatiers in an effort to raise awareness, while celebrating the world’s achievements, in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
An evening spent at World of Chocolate includes a light buffet, open bar, chocolate martinis, live Jazz music, and a Holiday Bazaar featuring ornaments, purses, and gifts from notable Chicago retailers, as well as Cooking Doesn’t Have to be a Drag – an entertaining cookbook that fuses the art of food with the art of drag queens.
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Ticket Levels
General Admission Ticket – $75
Red Ribbon Ticket – $150
Cocoa Sweetheart Sponsor Ticket- $350
Bittersweet Bliss Tree Sponsor Ticket – $800
Over 1500 people attend this annual event. Don’t miss it!
Register and order tickets online for World of Chocolate!
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