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Families Helping Families of Illinois Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. | Meson Sabika
Experience the magic firsthand at our upcoming Benefit Dinner where you’ll witness the profound impact of Families Helping Families and where clients share their inspiring journeys of determination. Join us for an evening of heartfelt stories and community spirit, including an exciting auction. Your presence and participation will directly fuel our vital work in empowering local families to build brighter futures.
Purchase Tickets
Ticket Purchase Form
Download a copy of the Ticket Purchace Form. Print off the form.
Mail completed form to: Families Helping Families of Illinois, PO Box 8, Naperville, IL 60566
Donate items for our auctions!
We are looking for donated items for guests to bid on during our auctions!
Donations can be single items that will be grouped with other items or themed collections of items, your choice. Gift cards and bottles of wine are always very popular items!
- If you donate an item, please note the value of the donation (we need this for tax purposes)
- These should please not be “garage-sale” or Goodwill-type items. Things that you would want to bid on!
Experience-Based Items (Always Popular!)
- Vacation packages (weekend getaways, Airbnb stays, resort vouchers)
- Hot air balloon ride, ziplining, or helicopter tour
- Private chef dinner or cooking class at home
- Wine tasting tour or local brewery experience
- Behind-the-scenes tour (zoo, sports stadium)
- Golf outing or country club day pass
- Tickets (concerts, theater, sports games, comedy shows)
- “Be a zookeeper, chef, etc. for a day” experience
Food & Beverage
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Private wine or whiskey tasting
- Bar-in-a-jar (super cute and popular!)
- Charcuterie board + wine basket
- Coffee lovers’ bundle (French press, local beans, mugs)
- Cooking class at Sur la Table or with a local chef
- Meal kit subscription (e.g., HelloFresh, Blue Apron)
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Wellness & Beauty
- Spa day package (massage, facial, mani-pedi)
- Yoga studio gift card
- Skincare or self-care gift basket
- Fitness tracker
- Chiropractor or massage therapist session
Art & Home
- Custom portrait or pet painting
- Handcrafted décor or furniture
- Interior design consultation
- Local artisan bundle (pottery, candles, textiles)
Lessons & Learning
- Photography, music, or dance lessons
- Language course or private tutor hours
- College admissions consulting session
- Kids’ enrichment camp or class
Family-Friendly Items
- Theme-park or zoo passes
- Birthday party package (bounce house, entertainer)
- LEGO bundle or toy basket
- Museum or aquarium family membership
- Babysitting or pet-sitting hours
Unique or Quirky Ideas
- Name a character in a local author’s book
- “Reserved” parking space at an event
- Mystery box (with a big-value surprise inside)
- Celebrity video shoutout (e.g., Cameo)
Professional Services
- Financial planning session
- Career coaching or resume revamp
- Home cleaning or landscaping service
Have something you’d like to donate? Contact Sue at info@fhf.care for more information!
Please have all donations to Sue by October 10th
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
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A special THANK YOU to Tony Ho and Sounds About Entertainment
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We appreciate the support of the Gerald Fund!