Union League Boys & Girls Clubs

08/20/2026

More than 75% SOLD OUT, and only a few tables remain.

The response to Sole Purpose: The Blue Door Sneaker Ball has been incredible, and we’re just getting started.

On November 7, we’re completely reimagining our signature event at the Union League Club with a fresh new format, incredible entertainment, interactive experiences, exceptional food and plenty of surprises throughout the evening.

This isn’t your traditional gala. It’s going to be stylish, energetic, unexpected and, most importantly, an unforgettable night bringing together some of Chicago’s most generous and engaged leaders in support of the more than 13,000 young people served by Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.

And the room is filling quickly.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign. Reserve your table or seats now before we officially have to say SOLD OUT.

You’re going to want to be in the room for this one.

Join Union League Boys & Girls Clubs Blue Door Sneaker Ball, a Chicago gala supporting youth, education, and brighter futures.

08/05/2026

06/29/2026

Associate Board Summer Fundraiser

Join us for an evening of fun, trivia, and tacos!
Scan the QR code to get your tickets
Or go to givebutter.com/absummer2026

Panchos Rooftop and Cantina
Thursday, August 20, 5:30pm
327 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60604

06/15/2026

06/04/2026

We are proud to recognize Clarity Partners as an Estate Sponsor of the 29th Annual Wine Dinner benefiting Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.

Through their support of STEM programming, Clarity Partners is helping young people explore technology, build critical problem-solving skills, and discover pathways to future careers. From robotics and coding to hands-on learning experiences, their investment helps create opportunities that prepare youth for success in a rapidly changing world.

Thank you to Clarity Partners for helping inspire the next generation of innovators, creators, and leaders.

06/03/2026

We are honored to recognize The Fitzpatrick Group as an Estate Sponsor of the 29th Annual Wine Dinner.

This generous sponsorship is made in memory of Jim Wolf, whose legacy of leadership, generosity, and commitment to others continues to make a lasting impact. Through this meaningful tribute, young people across our Club communities will have access to opportunities that help them learn, grow, and build bright futures.

We are deeply grateful to The Fitzpatrick Group for honoring Jim’s memory in a way that will continue changing lives for years to come.

05/27/2026

Grateful for the support of Morgan Stanley, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Jenny Pfeil, Anthony Juozapavich, and the many Morgan Stanley employees who came together in support of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. Partnerships like this help create real opportunities for young people across Chicago. Every day, our Clubs serve youth who are building leadership skills, preparing for their futures, discovering new interests, and finding trusted mentors and community along the way. We are fortunate to work alongside people and organizations that understand the importance of investing in young people early and consistently. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us continue this work in communities across Chicago.

We are deeply appreciative of your partnership and generosity. 💙

05/26/2026

Across Illinois, Boys & Girls Clubs are helping young people close opportunity gaps, stay safe during critical out-of-school hours, and build the skills and confidence to imagine and achieve great futures.

We are proud to stand alongside the Boys & Girls Clubs Illinois Alliance in advocating for continued investment in youth across our state. Our own President & CEO, Mary Ann Mahon Huels, proudly serves as Vice President of the Illinois Alliance Board, helping lead bipartisan advocacy efforts alongside leaders from across Illinois who are committed to ensuring young people have the support and opportunities they deserve.

Thank you to the advocates, legislators, staff, and supporters working to help make this possible, including our ULBGC team members and Trustees who continue to champion our mission every day.

Illinois needs Club kids. And Club kids need all of us.

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What does it look like when every young person has somewhere to belong? In Illinois, it looks like this. The Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs supports...

05/20/2026

Every young person deserves someone who believes in them.

Someone who encourages them to lead.
To create.
To explore.
To dream bigger than their current circumstances.

At Union League Boys & Girls Clubs, we see that transformation happen every day across Chicago.

Young people are building underwater robotics through SeaPerch, gaining workforce experience through Chicagobility and Chicago Youth Works, creating films and digital storytelling projects, developing leadership skills, and preparing for college and careers with mentors who help guide the way.

Last year alone, more than 8,400 teens participated in programs across our Clubs, gaining access to opportunities that continue shaping the future of our city.

Behind every opportunity is someone who chose to invest in a child.

Someone who chose to show up.

Be The One. 💙

Watch this powerful video to see the impact firsthand:
https://youtu.be/bMVZy_PGqkM

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05/15/2026

🎓 Chicago Graduates with Club Kids

Graduation season is about far more than caps and gowns.

Behind every diploma are years of mentorship, tutoring, academic support, leadership development, workforce readiness training, encouragement, and adults who continued showing up for young people long before graduation day arrived.

At Union League Boys & Girls Clubs, we see that work happening every day across Chicago.

Students finishing homework during Power Hour.
Teens preparing for job interviews.
Young people exploring STEM, leadership, college pathways, and future careers.
Staff and mentors helping students build confidence alongside academic success.

• 98% of ULBGC teens graduate high school on time
• More than 13,000 young people are served annually across Chicago
• Thousands of youth participate in academic support, workforce readiness, mentoring, and leadership programming each year

We are also deeply grateful to our Scholarship Committee, whose dedication helps ensure our young people continue receiving support beyond the Club walls. Their investment helps students take the next step toward college, careers, and long-term success.

For many students, scholarships are more than financial support. They are a reminder that an entire community believes in their future.

This graduation season, we celebrate our students, families, mentors, staff, donors, volunteers, and Scholarship Committee members who make these futures possible every day.

Because when Chicago’s young people succeed, Chicago grows stronger.