Events
Join us for this year's Taste of Hope wine event on November 7th! Taking place at Lush Wine & Spirits in West Town, expert sommeliers will guide you through a curated selection of white, red, and sparkling wines paired with hors d'oeuvres. We will be honoring Andy Lowenthal for his service to the community. We look forward to the pleasure of your company!
Questions? Please contact Sandra Robinson at srobinson@rssichicago.org
Can't join us but want to be a part of the fun? Get your 50/50 tickets today. The cost is $20 for one ticket and $50 for three tickets. 50% of the pot will benefit the agency and 50% will go to one lucky winner. The drawing will be held on November 7th at the Taste of Hope Wine Event. Winner need not be present.
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
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.