Area Events to Support Charities
Many of the charities supported by the United Protestant Church hold their own fundraisers such as galas, races and golf events.
Northern Illinois Food Bank
A Taste That Matters – A culinary event benefitting Northern Illinois Food Bank
Thursday, June 22 from 6:00 -9:00 PM
Drury Lane Theatre – 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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Soles For Jesus
Stroll for Soles
Saturday, June 24th at 11AM at Fox River Park in Waukesha, WI
Local friends, stroll with us on Saturday, June 24th @11am and food trucks, games and a bounce house will be waiting for you at the finish line!
Out-of-state friends, join our “Stroll Across America Challenge” to walk, roll or jog 1 or 2 miles on or before June 24th. (Off-site registration includes mailed shirts.)
Bernie’s Book Bank
Bookapalooza
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Bernie’s Book Bank
Walk as One Chicago
Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
ESPN Chicago and Bernie’s Book Bank walk to unite Chicago benefitting Bernie’s Book Bank.
In partnership with ESPN Chicago, David Kaplan, and Darrin will once again team up to raise donations in support of Bernie’s Book Bank. The 20-mile walk will start and finish in Bub City in Rosemont, IL with ESPN Chicago doing a live broadcast. Walker registration is now open! Not interested in walking? Support our mission by becoming a sponsor for this incredible event.
Bernie’s Book Bank
Birdies & Books – Bernie’s Book Bank Charity Golf Classic
Monday, August 28, 2023 at Shoreacres in Lake Bluff, IL
Birdies & Books is the longest-running fundraising event for Bernie’s Book Bank. This signature event affords players a meaningful and exclusive golf experience at the iconic Shore Acres Golf Club while bringing them much closer to the mission and work of Bernie’s Book Bank. Please join us to help Bernie’s Book Bank create pathways to success through book ownership. Click here to learn more.
Bernie’s Book Bank
Bernie’s Cup
Summer 2023
Join Bernie’s Book Bank for a great day on an exclusive course for a fantastic cause. Learn how you can support our mission to create pathways to success through book ownership and empower children to explore new ideas, gain knowledge & strengthen reading skills while enjoying these top-tier Chicagoland courses. Click here to learn more or register.
The Sports Shed
Sunday Oct. 8, 2023
Run for Chicago’s Kids!
Join the SPORTS SHED 2023 Marathon Team
Sports Shed team experiences this year will include:
- Monthly in-person and virtual meetups
- Group trainings
- Pre-marathon team dinner
- Receive our matching singlets for marathon day!
MUST Register for our team before the end of January – Get reimbursed for 1/2 the registration fee!
If interested, click here for more information.
Soles For Jesus
14th Annual Luncheon & Auction
Saturday, November 11
Brookfield Conference Center 325 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI
We are excited to announce our 14th Annual Luncheon & Auction will take place on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at the Brookfield Conference Center. Please add this date to your calendar and we would love to see you there! It promises to be a special day of worship, testimony and celebration of all that God is doing here and in Africa.
Bernie’s Book Bank
Patrick Mannelly Award Dinner
December 9, 2023
Bernie’s Book Bank is the beneficiary and charity partner for the Patrick Mannelly Award, celebrating the best college Long Snappers in the country.
With shared values of excellence, integrity, effectiveness, teamwork and balance, both the Patrick Mannelly Award and Bernie’s Book Bank aim for the award to be recognized by the National College Football Awards Association, who recognizes 25 awards on an annual basis. Recognition will not only acknowledge the incredible college Long Snappers, but it will also provide an opportunity for national awareness of Bernie’s Book Bank, which has the potential to benefit so many children.
The 5th Annual Patrick Mannelly Award Dinner and Award Presentation will be held at Bernie’s Book Bank on December 9, 2023! Guests will enjoy dinner, drinks and a lively discussion with ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan and other special guests. We hope you will join us! Stay tuned for ticket updates. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact our Director of Development, Nikki Bonamarte.
Grayslake Lions Club
Grayslake Lions Coffee
Project Linus
Gurnee Sit n’ Stitch
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10:00 AM – Noon
McDonald’s, 6380 Grand Ave (Rt. 132), Gurnee, ILL, 60031
Enjoy a fun morning of blanket making and conversation. They will have a yarn and fleece exchange on the 3rd Wednesday. Grab your current project and meet at McDonald’s in front of Gurnee Mills .