Rooted in Care the 11th Annual EMHS Summer Fundraiser

Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago NFP celebrates 11 years of community mental health care.

Rooted in Care: 11th Annual Summer Fundraising Event Join us on Wednesday, June 18, 2026, as we celebrate eleven years of healing, resilience, and accessible mental health care on Chicago's Northwest Side. This year's event honors the ongoing impact of Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago (EMHS) through The Kedzie Center and LoSAH Center of Hope, and the individuals and partners who make our work possible.

Event Details

• Location: Irish American Heritage Center | 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
• Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
• Parking available on site
• Sponsorships available – View our Sponsorship Packet
• RSVP by: June 10, 2026
• Dress Code: More than casual, less than cocktail

Evening Highlights

• Emcee: Jenné Myers returns to host our annual event. Myers is CEO of Chicago Cares, the city's premier volunteer service organization, where she has spent nearly three decades fostering civic engagement and community leadership across Chicago.
• Keynote Address by Jessie Fuentes, Alderperson for Chicago's 26th Ward and longtime champion of mental health, affordable housing, and community equity on the Northwest Side.
• Spotlight on Impact: A look at eleven years of service through school-based care, bilingual therapy, healing circles, and community outreach across Avondale, Logan Square, Hermosa, and North River.
• Silent Auction featuring local art, business contributions, experiences, and themed packages.
  • Chicago Architecture Center
  • Let's Roam
  • Salt Shed
  • Starbucks Roastery
  • Revolution Brewing
  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater
  • Field Museum
  • Local art and vendors
  • and more!!
• Awards & Recognition honoring champions of mental health and community.
• Live music, locally made dinner, and storytelling.

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