Sweet Home Chicago
Be part of a beloved holiday tradition that makes a real difference. This festive event unites families and community partners to support survivors of domestic violence on their journey to safety, healing, and hope. Your sponsorship brings joy to the season—and meaningful change to those who need it most. Sponsorship levels are available now — but they fill fast!
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This year’s celebration will be inspired by the beloved Paddington Bear, creating a magical and memorable experience for guests of all ages.
Your holiday experience includes:
- Decorating a gingerbread house built by BBC Hollydays
- Watching Dale the Balloon Dude and his team create balloon art masterpieces
- Creating keepsake ornaments with JS Creations and Crafts
- Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Relaxing with K-9 Comfort Dogs from Lutheran Church Charities
- Enjoying a delicious holiday brunch
- Taking a complimentary family portrait with Curtis Newborn Photography
- Singing and dancing along to Ralph’s World
- And a chance to win exciting raffle prizes!
Honorary Co-Chairs
Liz and Kent Dauten
Rita and John Canning
Event Co-Chairs
Jess Canning
Beth Canning Lupo
Host Committee
Maria Braham
Katherine Banich
Rita Canning
Elizabeth Denison
Bradley DeHaan
Sheila King
Shea Mausser
Meghan Norton
Danelle Parker
Maria Shideler
A Special Thank You To our Generous Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Rita and John Canning
Janet and Craig Duchossois
Presenting Sponsors
BlueSpruce Foundation
Lead Sponsors
Liz and Kent Dauten
Peggy and Richard Notebaert
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Foundation
Gingerbread Sponsors
BMO
Jess and Tim Canning
Elizabeth and Matt Denison
Exelon
Dorothy and Jack Jiganti
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kathy and Tom Lanctot
Beth and Tony Lupo
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
Gum Drop Sponsors
Peter and Paula Fasseas Foundation
Virginia and Josh Hale
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP/Terry and Katherine Banich
Meghan and Matt Norton
Corky and Larry Richman
Heather and Adam Vaught
Candy Cane Sponsors
Allstate
Maria and Craig Braham
Senator Cristina Castro
Bradley and Peter DeHaan
FT Cares Foundation
Jim Gordon, The Edgewater Funds
Meghan and Matt Norton – move them to Gum Drop Level
Danelle and Cole Parker
Maria and Jason Shideler
Sarah and Michael Sicher, Identiti
Sheila King Marketing + Public Relations
Sponsors confirmed as of 11.2.26