The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation
Fulfilling its motto of “Charity in the Neighborhood of Our Success,” The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation granted funds to 13 in-need organizations in 2009.
2010 Foundation Recipients:
Alliance for Community Peace
Cabrini Green Tutoring Program, Inc.
Chicago Lights at Fourth Presbyterian Church
Gilda’s Club Chicago
Happiness Club
HELP (Help Ease Local Poverty)
Lawson House YMCA
Pro Se Services
Project Education Plus
William B. Ogden Elementary School
How the Foundation Raises money:
- Gala Roulette: GNMAA has an Annual Gala.
This is the Association's formal event of the year. It is attended by
1000 of our members, mostly board members, presidents, business
leaders and owners of establishments around The Magnificent Mile
neighborhood. GNMAA's Foundation hosts a fundraising activity at the
reception - the Gala Roulette. Items donated by our members are
beautifully wrapped ready for the :roulette". Members pay $10 for a
ticket. They draw a number which matches a wrapped gift. the goal is to
raise at least $5,000.
- Ladies' Night Out: This
event was formed by the committee 2 years ago. For the past 2 years,
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon and Spa hosted the venue and offered
"pampering services" to members (mostly women). The concept is to have
networking with drink and hors d' oevres, silent auction items in
addition to the pampering services offered. A hefty goodie bag is also
given to each attendee as they leave the salon. This usually sold-out
event can accommodate up to 125 attendees and has consistently raised
$5,000.
- Annual Raffle: Once a year, the
Foundation also holds a raffle drawing during one of GNMAA's membership
luncheons. Tickets cost $25 each and typically 3 prizes are
drawn. Prizes are donated by GNMAA members. These donors are recognized
during the raffle solicitation and at the day of the luncheon. The goal
is to raise at $15,000.
- The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation Benefit: The Benefit is the private party following the
Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation. It is the biggest benefiting
The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation. It is the biggest event
fundraiser of the Foundation. This Benefit promises an evening of warm
, cozy and fun holiday celebration with 600 GNMAA family, friends, city
officials, Light Festival sponsors and press. To further raise funds
for the Foundation, a silent auction and cash raffles are held at this
event. There are games for kids and performances by Radio Disney. The
goal is to raise $25,000.
About the Foundation
The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life within the geographic boundaries of GNMAA through grants in support of non-profit institutions that serve our community. The foundation aims to emphasize educational programs and programs to provide food and shelter for those in need while enhancing the role and impact of the association.
The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization. For more information, contact Bernadette Molina, Foundation Manager, at 312.344.2324