Events

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

Save the Date for a Night of Laughs

Renaissance's Associate Board is supporting a night of laughs at the annual Stand Up for the Homeless event at the world famous comedy venue, ZANIES in Chicago.

Join us on September 16th to see the best comics around. Plus you will have an opportunity to try your luck with our raffle.

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

See you soon!

Ticket Will Go On Sale Soon.

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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.