EVENT SPONSORS
Our annual fundraiser this year is focused on celebrating our impact from the last 15 years. We'd love to invite you to join us in this celebration and to support our work moving forward. Your sponsorship directly supports our year-round educational programs that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in hands-on learning around circular economies, food justice, and environmental stewardship. With your support, we can continue to empower the next generation of local leaders, and showcase your company's commitment to circular economies.
Are you unable to sponsor but want to submit a donation to our silent auction? Our Silent Auction is carefully curated to highlight eco-friendly goods and businesses.
2026 silent auction
In the past, we've had gifts such as apiary tours and seasonal honey, tickets to local sports games, locally made liqueurs, handcrafted body care items, tours to the Chicago Botanic Garden, and so much more!
What we're looking for:
We welcome a wide range of items for our auction, including (but not limited to):
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Local & Sustainable Products
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Unique Experiences
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Art & Crafts
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Gift Certificates
PROGRAM SPONSORS + PARTNERS
Many thanks to our current sponsors, in-kind donors, and foundation partners:
Anonymous
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Chicago Community Trust - Neighborhood Capital Fund
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
Coleman Foundation
Dot Foods
Food:Land:Opportunity funded through the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust
Full Circle Foundation
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Illinois Food Movement Fund
NBC Universal Foundation
Partnership for a Healthier America
State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Walton Family Foundation
We partner with organizations, businesses and institutions across Chicago who share our commitment to sustainable food and energy production, and local economic development.
15th Ward
After School Matters
Back of the Yards Peace and Education Coalition
Building Bridges
Chicago Commons
Chicago Farmers Market Coalition
Chicago Park District
Communities in Schools of Chicago
Chicago United Solidarity Project (CUSP)
Elevate Energy
Embarc Chicago
Experimental Station
Free Street Theater
Loyola University
Illinois Institute of Technology Stuart School of Business
Illinois Institute of Technology Institute of Design
Increase the Peace
Project Vision
Serving People with a Mission
State Representative Theresa Mah
University of Illinois Extension: Cook County