Events
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Please contact Sandra Robinson at srobinson@rssichicago.org
A Taste of Hope
2024
A huge thank you to all the friends and neighbors who joined us for A Taste of Hope, a convivial and intimate soiree at LUSH Wine & Spirits to support Renaissance's work to prevent and end homelessness!
At the event, Executive Director Michael Banghart presented Renaissance's Leadership in Ending Homelessness Award to former Board President Andy Lowenthal in honor of his more than 15 years of compassionate and impactful leadership. Andy continues to inspire and encourage through his position on Renaissance's Advisory Board.
Special thanks to our sponsors Cboe, Wintrust Bank, CIBC, and WJW Architects!
Thank you to everyone who attended Casino Night 2024 on June 6th!
The event raised more than $41,000 to sustain Renaissance's work to prevent and end homelessness.
Special thanks to our corporate sponsors Cboe Global Markets, CIBC, Northern Trust, NEF, and WJW Architects!
Stand Up for the Homeless
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Casino Night
Associate Board Pickleball Party
A Taste of Hope
Wine Tasting Benefit
Past Events
A Day in the Life of a Case Manager
Monica Richmond - a Team Leader for our Supportive Housing Outreach Team – discusses what a "typical" day looks like for our Case Managers. Renaissance's Clinical Director, Erica Ernst, and Executive Director, Michael Banghart joined Monica for this conversation.
The Renaissance Living Room
The Renaissance Living Room is an alternative to hospitals or the police when you’re having a mental health crisis or just too stressed and overwhelmed to cope, in a safe, home-like atmosphere. Why do we need The Living Room and how it helps will be discussed.
How to Help Our Homeless Neighbors
What do you do when you encounter a homeless person? Many people are unsure of how to help our most vulnerable neighbors and this Conversation answers this question and more.
Finding Home
Featuring Lillian and Ray, two Renaissance Program Participants, and Michael Banghart, Renaissance’s Executive Director
Why Housing Makes Cents (Sense)
Betsy Benito, Principal Consultant, High Ground Partners, LLC
Richard Day, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Michael Banghart, Executive Director, Renaissance Social Services
Conversation on Ending Homelessness
Sol Flores, Deputy Governor, State of Illinois, and Michael Banghart, Renaissance’s Executive Director will discuss the issues surrounding homelessness and the steps being taken to end it.