Check out some highlights from our past events!
2024 E3 GALA
On Thursday, May 17, it looked like 250 Carole Robertson Center for Learning supporters gathering at Venue West for our annual E3 Gala. It looked like a diverse lineup of awardees and speakers inspiring attendees to invest in Chicago’s young learners.
Thank you to everyone who said “yes” to supporting the Center’s work—our mission is stronger because of you.
60TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, six decades since the unthinkable tragedy, that claimed the lives of Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, and Cynthia Wesley, we gathered with community members and fellow partners in change, rededicating ourselves to serving children, youth, and families with the spirit of hope, healing, and resiliency.
2023 E3 GALA PHOTO GALLERY
On May 11, 2023, we gathered with over 200 of our friends and supporters to celebrate our achievements and honor our crucial work.
Our newly named, “E3 Gala”, stands for our mission to educate, enrich, and empower the children and families we serve.
2022 ANNUAL CELEBRATION PHOTO GALLERY
2021 ANNUAL CELEBRATION
About This Event
In May of 2021, our closest friends and funders joined us for “Recess,” the Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s first-ever virtual Annual Celebration! This event celebrated and underscored the importance of play and joy during a child’s development. The celebration included inspiring speeches, moving videos, an introduction from The Honorable Lori E. Lightfoot and a keynote address from LaTanya McDade, Chief Education Officer of Chicago Public Schools.
2019 ANNUAL CELEBRATION PHOTO GALLERY
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
