Events

Join us for fun and impactful events that bring our community together in support of Renaissance's work to end homelessness.

Wine Anyone?

Renaissance Social Services Annual Wine Tasting Benefit, November 6th

Learn about and enjoy red, white, and sparling wines , and light appetizers, in an intimate setting with the expert sommeliers at Lush Wine & Spirits, West Town.

Feeling lucky? Enter our 50//50 raffle. Purchase tickets at the event or online by November 2nd. 50% of the proceeds benefit Renaissance, and a lucky winners will receive 50% of the proceeds. Winners will be picked at the event on November 6th. Tickets are only $20 per ticket or three tickets for $50. Winners need not be present to win.

All proceeds will support Renaissance's work to prevent and end homelessness in Chicago.

We look forward to seeing you!

Purchase Benefit Tickets

Purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets

Special Thanks to Our Event Sponsors

To learn more about upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities,

please contact Sandra Robinson at srobinson@rssichicago.org or (773) 645-8900 x107

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.