Project H.O.O.D. 11th Annual Gala
June 21, 2025 @ 5:30PM — 11:30PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
The Geraghty: 2520 S Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL 60608 Get Directions
Completing the Vision, Brick by Brick
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Reception 5:30 PM
Dinner 7:00 PM
After Party 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
The Geraghty
2520 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
On behalf of Project H.O.O.D.’s Advisory Board and 2025 Gala Committee, we are honored to invite you to an elegant evening celebrating Project H.O.O.D.’s work at our 11th Annual Fundraising Gala. The event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at The Geraghty in Chicago. I ask you to please join us as we honor our sponsors and friends while sharing our work on the South Side of Chicago.
Pastor Brooks started Project H.O.O.D. 13 years ago by spending 94 days on the roof of an abandoned hotel to raise gun violence awareness. Now, Project H.O.O.D.'s expansive programming benefits youth and families in the Woodlawn and Englewood neighborhoods by promoting entrepreneurship and providing the support necessary to make the neighborhood a safer place. Our five programming pillars are:
- Violence Prevention to make our community a safer place to live and thrive
- Entrepreneurship & Job Readiness to support local businesses and promote self-starters
- Health & Wellness to provide healthcare resources, fitness programs and social engagement activities
- Youth Programming to give children a safe place year-round to learn and grow
- Re-Entry Services to support our returning citizens and prevent recidivism
It is our wish to bring people together from all over the city and beyond who have an interest in becoming part of the solution to the epidemic of crime, violence, and poverty on the South Side of Chicago.
Construction continues on the Project H.O.O.D. Leadership & Economic Opportunity in the heart of the South Side. The transformation of O-Block, the "most dangerous" block in Chicago, to Opportunity Block, is well under way. The structure has been built up to the roof - thousands of pounds of concrete and steel have been installed with over 62,000 hours of manpower so far!
Your Gala sponsorship will go directly towards programming and our new center. Our Annual Gala plays an important part in the financial support of our impactful programs. Our work would not be possible without the generous support of individuals and companies like yours.
Thank you for understanding how important it is to help bring change to our community.
For additional information, please contact Kristen Kell at 847-346-2349 or email kristen@projecthood.org.
On behalf of the community we serve, we thank you for your consideration and hope you will join us for this celebratory and engaging evening!
2025 Tickets and Sponsorships
Project H.O.O.D. Lead Sponsor $100,000
Become a partner in our work. This includes 4 VIP tables for 40 guests to the Gala and After Party; Prominent full-page ad/logo/name recognition on screen during the event, in program book, on website, and social media; Exclusive announcement on website homepage and social media; Exclusive verbal recognition from the podium; Opportunity to speak during the event; Special Project H.O.O.D. gift; Opportunity to provide an item in the gift bags; Naming rights opportunity in the Leadership & Economic Opportunity Center; Opportunity to visit the Leadership & Economic Opportunity Center construction site for a tour and photos
Host Sponsor $50,000
Includes 3 VIP tables for 30 guests to the Gala and After Party; Prominent ad/logo/name recognition on screen during the event, in program book, on website, and social media; Verbal recognition from the podium; Special Project H.O.O.D. gift; Opportunity to provide an item in the gift bags; Opportunity to visit the Leadership & Economic Opportunity Center construction site for a tour and photos
Partner Sponsor $25,000
Includes 2 Priority tables for 20 guests to the Gala and After Party; Priority logo or name recognition on screen during the event, in program book, on website, and social media; Special Project H.O.O.D. gift; Opportunity to provide an item in the gift bags
Benefactor Sponsor $10,000
Includes 1 table of 10 to the Gala and After Party; Logo or name recognition on screen during the event, in program book, on website; Special Project H.O.O.D. gift
Contributor Sponsor $5,000
Includes 5 tickets to the Gala and After Party; Name or company name (text) recognition in program book and on website; Special Project H.O.O.D. gift
Individual Gala Ticket $1,000
One ticket includes access to the Gala and After Party; Name listed in program; Special Project H.O.O.D. gift
Gala After Party Ticket $200
One ticket includes access to the Gala After Party only beginning at 9:00 p.m.