Naperville Responds For Veterans to host 16th annual gala featuring $75k truck raffle

Posted September 22, 2026 6:57 pm

Submitted by Naperville Responds For Veterans

Naperville Responds For Veterans will host its 16th annual Cheers For Veterans Gala on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Bobak's Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive in Woodridge.

The gala fundraiser giving thanks to veterans will feature fine food, an open bar, and live auction, as well as the “Raise the Paddle” fundraising appeal.

The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres from 6 to 7 p.m., with dinner served at 7:30 p.m.

Gala tickets are $200 or $1,800 for a table of 10. For tickets, go to napervilleresponds.org.

Enter for a chance to win a new truck while supporting Naperville Responds For Veterans. One lucky winner will receive a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, valued at approximately (MSRP) $75,000 — or choose a $50,000 cash prize instead. Raffle tickets are available online only. Tickets are $100 each and only 2,000 will be sold. Raffle sales end on Saturday, Nov. 14, or until 2,000 tickets are sold. Special thanks to Woody Buick GMC of Naperville.

The truck raffle winner will be announced at the gala.

Sponsorships are available.

Naperville Responds For Veterans assists veterans and their families in need, especially those with low and moderate income, by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor; and coordinating the process of repairing, building and donating homes. The nonprofit 501(c)3 organization provides services to veterans in need and those in crisis.

If you know veterans that need help with their homes within a 20-mile radius of the Naperville area or surrounding suburbs, contact 331-684-7899 or info@nrfov.org.

All applications for assistance are vetted by the veterans committee on an income and needs basis. Veteran applicants are requested to apply via NapervilleResponds.org to expedite the application process.