2024 E3 GALA
A Celebration of Chicago’s Children and Families
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 6:00-10:00pm
Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60612
We invite you to join us for the 2024 E3 Gala! The E3 Gala is Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s annual celebration highlighting our mission to Educate, Enrich, and Empower (E3) the children and families with whom we work.
On May 16, 2024, we will gather with 250 of our closest friends and supporters over dinner, drinks, and inspiring keynote to celebrate our work over the past year.
Program of Events
6:00–7:00 pm — Cocktail Reception
7:00–9:00 pm — Program, Dinner, and Live Auction
9:00–10:00 pm — Mix and Mingle
2024 SPECIAL GUESTS
CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARDEE
PNC Bank Illinois
Scott C. Swanson, President
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Jacoby Cochran
Host, City Cast Chicago
CURBA MERRILL FRIEND OF THE CENTER AWARDEE
State Senator Ram Villivalam
8th District
State of Illinois Representative
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jonathan Eig
Journalist and author
King: A Life—the preeminent biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
INTERVIEWER
Brandis Friedman
Co-anchor and correspondent for Chicago Tonight, WTTW/Chicago PBS
2024 HOST COMMITTEE
Peggi Boyd
Vice President, Research & Development, Quality & Workforce Management, Labelmaster
Craig Esko
Senior Vice President, PNC Bank
Stefanie Kruse Curley
Board Member, Carole Robertson Center for Learning
and Andrew Curley
Jessica Gaito
Board of Member and Development Committee Chair, Carole Robertson Center for Learning
and Scott Gaito
Kelsey Malnati Howell
Board Member, Carole Robertson Center for Learning
Larry Mages
Board Member, Carole Robertson Center for Learning
and Mary Mages
John Smith
Board Member, Carole Robertson Center for Learning
AUCTION ITEM DONORS
| Bridgehouse Museum/Friends of the Chicago River | Cafe Jumping Bean | Chipotle | |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Chicago Mahogany Bus Tours | Chicago White Sox | |
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Escape Factor
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Fox in a Box | IMC | |
| KOVAL Distillery | Kohl Children’s Museum | Lake Geneva Cruise Lines | |
| Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures | PRP Wine International | Portillo’s | |
| The Field Museum | The Joffrey Ballet | Wines for Humanity | |
| Zanies Comedy Club |
THANK YOU, 2024 E3 GALA SPONSORS
ALLIES
Becker’s School Supplies
Bela and Rajiv Moté
Carter Culver
Christine Brambila
Cintas
Constructive Playthings
Erikson Institute
Hub International
Jessica and Scott Gaito
Joanne Steinback
John Blasi and Kathy Stohr
Kelsey Malnati Howell
Labelmaster
Maree G. Bullock
Micro-Tech USA
Paul Foley/Visibly
Preston Design and Construction Consulting
Stefanie Kurley
Steans Family Foundation
UI Health/Rani Morrison
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
LEADERS
Larry Mages
CHAMPIONS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
This evening allows us to raise necessary funds to continue supporting program innovation and general operations. Many opportunities are available to partner with us on our E3 Gala. Please see each sponosorship level below.
CHANGE AGENT: $25,000
• Formal recognition from the podium
• Two premier tables (20 seats)
• Full-page ad in the event program
• Brand recognition in all collateral, including event program, signage, social media, and event web page
• Social media feature showcasing your marketing video during the week of the event
• Company logo recognition at your tables
• Invitation for two (2) guests to private VIP reception preceding event
CHAMPION: $15,000
• Formal recognition from the podium
•One premier table (10 seats)
• Company logo or mention in the event program, signage, social media, and event web page
• Company logo recognition at your table
• Invitation for two (2) guests to private VIP reception preceding event
LEADER: $10,000
•One premier table (10 seats)
• Company logo or mention in the event program, signage, social media, and event web page
• Company logo recognition at your table
• Invitation for two (2) guests to private VIP reception preceding event
ALLY: $5,000
•One table (10 seats)
• Company name listed in the event program, signage, social media, and event web page
• Company name listed at your table
We appreciate your consideration and look forward to our partnership!
PURCHASE TICKETS, SPONSOR, DONATE
The Carole Robertson Center for Learning is a nonprofit organization that works to honor the life and memory of Carole Robertson who, together with her classmates, Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, and Denise McNair, was killed in the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. That horrible act of injustice is emblematic of lives robbed of their full potential. With the community we strive to help children build full, free lives. Lives that reject hate, and rise up.
Our Center reaches more than 2,500 children, youth, and their families across 27 Chicago communities with high-quality early childhood education and youth development programs, bolstered by comprehensive support services for families.
FOR ONLINE SPONSORSHIP PAYMENTS
- Credit/debit card fees associated with Ally Sponsorship ($181.66)
- Credit/debit card fees associated with Leader Sponsorship ($363.01)
- Credit/debit card fees associated with Champion Sponsorship ($544.35)
- Credit/debit card fees associated with Change Agent Sponsorship ($907.05)
Note: these donations do not contribute towards a Gala sponsorship or ticket.
We kindly ask that you consider covering any credit card processing fees, or alternatively, you can send payment by check to the following address: 1111 S. Western Ave. Suite B, Chicago, IL 60612
Questions about events, sponsorship opportunities, or volunteering, please contact our Development team:
CRISTINA CARRETOAssociate Director of Development
P (312) 243-7300 Ext:207
ccarreto@carolerobertsoncenter.org
