Annual Benefit
Join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Venue West (221 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL) to celebrate the achievements of Bottom Line students, honor community leaders committed to educational equity, and raise critical funds to sustain our mission. The evening will include a cocktail reception, a plated dinner, and an uplifting, engaging program – complete with student stories and special guests. Your support empowers Chicago’s future leaders to get into college, graduate, and go far in life.
Cocktail or business attire suggested.
Bottom Line Chicago’s Annual Benefit is our signature gathering of partners, advocates, and friends committed to opening doors of opportunity for the thousands of first-generation students we serve each year. With consistent, personalized advising at the core of our programs, we work to ensure that college success is not the exception — but the expectation — for students from under-resourced communities.
This year’s event invites us to reflect on what is possible when Chicago shows up for its young people. Together, we will celebrate the determination of our students, recognize leaders advancing educational equity, and raise vital funds to sustain and grow our work.
Anchored by our theme — Go bigger. Be better. Lead bolder. — the evening will elevate the stories, partnerships, and collective commitments that propel students toward graduation and meaningful careers. We look forward to gathering as a community to champion the futures our students deserve.