Sweet Home Chicago

This year, we’re celebrating the 22nd anniversary of our extraordinary family fundraiser — a timeless tradition filled with cheer, goodwill, and holiday magic. Inspired by the beloved story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, we’re lighting the way just like Rudolph and his friends at the North Pole, spreading kindness, joy, and warmth throughout the season.

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Sponsorship levels are available now — but they fill fast!
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.

As a valued sponsor, 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
Rita and John Canning

Host Committee
Maria Braham and Shea Mausser, event co-chairs
Kristina Baker
Jess Canning
Beth Canning Lupo
Elizabeth Denison
Bradley DeHaan
Sheila King
Meghan Norton
Danelle Parker
Maria Shideler

A Special Thank You To our Generous Donors

Premier Sponsors
Janet and Craig Duchossois

Presenting Sponsors
BlueSpruce Foundation
Rita and John Canning

Lead Sponsors
Anna and Greg Brown
Liz and Kent Dauten
Hasmik and Vahe Dombalagian
GCM Grosvenor
Lindy and Michael Keiser
Peggy and Richard Notebaert
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Foundation

Gingerbread Sponsors
Adams Street Partners
BMO
Jess and Tim Canning
Elizabeth and Matt Denison
Exelon
Dorothy and Jack Jiganti
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lavin Family Foundation
Kathy and Tom Lanctot
Beth and Tony Lupo
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute

Gum Drop Sponsors
Brodsky Family Foundation
Peter and Paula Fasseas Foundation
Virginia and Josh Hale
My Kind of Town Properties LLC
Katy and Jeff Podjasek
Corky and Larry Richman
Heather Wier Vaught

Candy Cane Sponsors
Allstate
Maria and Craig Braham
Bradley and Peter DeHaan
Jim Gordon, The Edgewater Funds
Shea and Trent Mausser/Northwestern Mutual
Meghan and Matt Norton
Danelle and Cole Parker
Lauren and Grant Rich
Maria and Jason Shideler
Sheila King Marketing + Public Relations
The Tensor Foundation

Friends of Sweet Home Chicago
Anthony Fiore and Elizabeth Anderson
Senator Cristina Castro
The Gryzwa Family
The Miller Family
The Robbins Family and The Barr Family and The Jebsen Family

In-Kind Donors
LED Glow Getters
The Flower Firm
Sheila King Marketing + Public Relations
Tekky