YOU'RE INVITED!
We are excited to invite you to our Fall Cocktail Reception: Root Down To Rise Up to support CGLA in delivering comprehensive legal services, social support, and advocacy for those affected by the criminal legal system.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Thursday, September 25, 2025
TIME: 6 PM – 9 PM
ATTIRE: Cocktail Attire
WHERE: 222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
About Our Theme
This year, our theme, Root Down To Rise Up, centers around the idea that deepening our roots with our clients and the communities we serve helps us to stand in our values. This rooting down creates stability, and stability creates the conditions to flourish. We hope you will join us for this special fundraising event!
SCHEDULE
> 6 PM – Doors Open
> 7 PM – Program Begins
PARKING
230 NORTH CANAL STREET PARKING - 1 MIN WALK
Head south on Canal Street; Taste 222 will be on the right.
300 NORTH CANAL STREET PARKING - 2 MIN WALK
Head south on Canal Street toward Fulton Street; Taste 222 will be on the right.
FRENCH MARKET ABM GARAGE - 2 MIN WALK
Head north on Canal Street toward Lake Street; Taste 222 will be on the left.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
CLINTON STATION - 3 MIN WALK
CTA Green & Pink Lines
CLARK & LAKE STATION - 8 MIN WALK
CTA Blue, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink, & Brown Lines
MERCHANDISE MART STATION - 10 MIN WALK
CTA Brown & Purple Lines
OGILVIE TRANSPORTATION CENTER - 7 MIN WALK
Meet Our Awardees
Charles V Hogren Courage & Character Award
Malcolm Evans
Director of Farming at Urban Growers Collective​​
​Bill Leslie Visionary Award
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender
Accepted by:
Sharone Mitchell, Jr. - Cook County Public Defender
Emmanuel Andre - Deputy Public Defender, Strategic Litigation
Sharlyn Grace - Deputy Public Defender, Policy​
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Spirit of Generosity Award
Woods Fund Chicago
Accepted by:
Michelle Morales - President, Woods Fund Chicago
Bahati Aimee - Program Officer
Thank You to Our 2025 Annual Sponsors!
Champion ($25,000+)
Advocate ($10,000+)
Partner ($7,500+)
Ariel Investments
Jenner & Block LLP
Winston & Strawn LLP
Supporter ($5,000+)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Goldman, Ismail, Tomaselli, Brennan, & Baum LLP
King & Spalding LLP
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Friend ($2,500+)
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Ally ($1,000+)
Woods Fund Chicago
In-Kind Sponsors
Austin Hill Winery | Barbara O'Brien | Bien Trucha Group | Boka Restaurant Group | Brewster's New Buffalo | Chicago Children's Museum | Chicago Fire FC | Chicago Mahagony Tours | Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Field Museum | Goodman Theatre | Gourmet Gift Basket | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams | Lou Malnati's | Lynfred Winery | Museum of Illusions | Oriental Trading | Ritual Hot Yoga | Roanoke Restaurant | Scott and Djenne Clayton | Second City Comedy Club | Soul & Smoke | Total Wine & More | UChicago Arts | Wines for Humanity | Zanies Comedy Night Club
CONTACT
For any related questions:
Sue Pak - Director of Development
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Maddie Mills-Craig - Development Associate