Annual Fundraiser
Driving A Difference
2026 Fundraiser
Join students, mentors, donors, and supporters for an evening of networking and community at the East Bank Club in Chicago. Every ticket directly funds paid internships for first-generation college students.
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September 2026
Event
Driving A Difference 2026 Annual Fundraiser
Date
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CT
Venue
East Bank Club, Chicago
Attire
Business Casual
Event Details
Venue & logistics
Venue
East Bank Club
500 N. Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654
500 N. Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654
Date
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CT
Parking
Available on site. Also accessible via CTA Red/Brown line (Chicago station).
Attire
Business Casual
Ticket
$50 per person · Tax-deductible · Includes food and drinks
Contact
help@drivingforward.org
Evening Schedule
What to expect
1
5:30 – 6:45 PM
Networking Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks
2
6:45 – 7:20 PM
Driving Forward 2025 Program Review — celebrating student outcomes and program impact
3
7:20 – 8:00 PM
Continued networking with heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks
Looking Back
Past Events
September 2025
2025 Annual Fundraiser
A wonderful evening at East Bank Club celebrating our intern cohort and the mentors who make their success possible.
More photos and event recaps coming soon.
Join the Driving Forward community
Whether you attend, donate, or volunteer — every contribution helps launch a student's career.