Catholic Charities Lake County Signature Event Celebrates 30 Years
The Women's Board of Catholic Charities, Lake County Services and Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago President Monsignor Michael Boland cohosted the 30th anniversary celebration of Catholic Charities' largest fundraiser in Lake County, the Art of Caring.
Held on the property of Lake Forest Academy, in the beautifully historic Armour House Mansion and Gardens, over 200 guests partook of cocktails, gourmet sit-down dinner, live auction, paddle raise and dancing into the wee hours, all to raise funds for critical programs and services for the neediest in Lake County.
"We exceeded our expectations," said Associate Director of Development for Catholic Charities in Lake County Karen Daniels. "Our gracious donors and sponsors continually recognize the significance of our work in Lake County and we raised over $380,000 through this event alone."
"Our group of volunteers from our Women's Board were phenomenal," noted Nadine Shepard, who co-chaired the Art of Caring with Sondra Adam, both from Lake Forest. "We are eternally indebted to them for helping bring this celebration of the Women's Board's 30th anniversary and this event to life."
Honorary Chaircouple Ann and Mike Patterson, longtime supporters of Catholic Charities, were thrilled to be able to participate in this manner. "We have such great affection for Catholic Charities and are happy to support an organization that does so much for so many in need."
About the Women's Board of Catholic Charities, Lake County Services:
Driven to support the neediest in Lake County, in 1989 a small group of women from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff formed a partnership with Catholic Charities and established the first
Women's Board. Raising funds for Catholic Charities in Lake County, increasing awareness of Catholic Charities within the Archdiocese of Chicago, and providing opportunities for volunteerism became their three-fold mission.
About Catholic Charities, Lake County Services:
Last year in Lake County, Catholic Charities helped over 62,000 persons of all ethnic, socio-economic, racial, and religious backgrounds. The Art of Caring event helps to support Catholic Charities Lake County Services' Christmas gifts program, Maternity and Adoption program, emergency food programs including pantries, the diaper bank program, and senior services like meals on wheels and senior housing.
About Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago:
Helping people in need for over 100 years, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is one of the largest private, nonprofit, social service agencies in the Midwest. Every 30 seconds someone counts on Catholic Charities for help. Catholic Charities fulfills the Church's role in the mission of charity by providing compassionate, competent, professional service that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities. Each year Catholic Charities assists more than 1 million people in Cook and Lake Counties without regard to religious, ethnic or economic background as they journey on their paths to self-sufficiency.