Calahan Celebration of Giving Scholarship Benefit Gala
Saturday, December 12, 2026
HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO
151 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
5:00 PM - Doors Open and Reception
6:00 PM- Let the Celebration Begin!
Welcome to the 18th Annual Celebration of Giving Scholarship Benefit Gala! All roads will lead to the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Saturday, December 12, 2026 as we raise funds for the Calahan League of College Scholars and honor four worthy individuals who embody our foundation's mission!
This will be a night of FUN-draising, Dinner, Dancing, and networking. Purchase your tickets today to help us celebrate this wonderful cause.
Questions: call 773-723-3079 or email hands4u@calahanfoundation.org.
Every December, for nearly two decades, over 900 guests have gathered for one of Chicago’s most joyful fundraising galas, The Celebration of Giving. This signature event fuels the Calahan Foundation’s programming through philanthropic giving and a room full of people united in their commitment to young people. The evening features our most recent impact in the See Your Dollars at Work video presentation, heartfelt testimonials from our scholars. We honor community change-makers who share our mission, live auction and live entertainment.