Margaret’s Village invites you to our Sr. Margaret Traxler Awards Gala
“The Power of Community”
Thursday, September 28, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Penthouse Hyde Park
5107 S Blackstone Chicago Il, 60615
Please join us as we celebrate these champions in our community!
Discover Financial Services
Discover Financial Services made a commitment to community when it turned an abandoned store on Chicago’s South Side Chatham neighborhood into a Call Center employing over 500 people. Most of those employed are Black and live in the community. It has become Discover’s #1 Call Center in the country. A model for success, they hope to influence other corporations to invest in the inner city.
Denis and Martha Pierce
Denis and Martha Pierce have been life-long philanthropists. Through the Pierce Family Foundation, Denis and Martha Pierce have consistently supported Margaret’s Village over the years with grants and technology assistance. “The Pierce Family Foundation invests in targeted organizations and projects that impact the Chicago community at large, building a stronger and more equitable sector. One of their funding priorities is meeting the needs of people experiencing homelessness. The Foundation is sunsetting this year.
Juatise Gathings
Juatise Gathings was the Regional Operations Director when we initially formed a relationship with Discover Financial Services. Growing up in Chicago, Gathings knew the potential impact the new call center could make on her community. “We’re proud that almost 90% of our employees live within five miles of the center,” she said, “Well before being a Discover employee, I was a girl from the South Side first.” Juatise was with Discover Financial Services when this story “Banking on the Community” was broadcast on WTTW.
Elbert Walters III
Powering Chicago will be recognized for “turning on the lights” at the Vincennes Senior Center. We were literally in the dark, with only a few lights working in the entire center,” lamented Angela Hicks, Margaret’s Village Executive Director. After receiving a call from Ms. Hicks last year, Powering Chicago’s Executive Director, Elbert Walters III knew something needed to be done. He led the project to find the resources to retrofit all lights and correct many electrical issues in the senior center. Every light in the building is now operational. Mr. Walters has provided leadership on other projects and has provided his expertise to help Margaret’s Village consistently on behalf of Powering Chicago.
Shepherd Sponsor $5,000
Allows us to provide three weeks of case management services at both shelters.
- Invitation to visit our campus and see all your dollars at work
- 5 Event Tickets
- Highlighted website recognition as a “Shepherd Sponsor”
- Two dedicated acknowledgements in our newsletter and social media channels including logo and website link
- Logo recognition on signage at the event
- Listed in printed and/or digital program booklet
Advocate Sponsor $2,500
Provides up to one month of Senior Center operations.
- 3 Event Tickets
- Highlighted website recognition as an “Advocate Sponsor”
- Individual recognition on display during event
- Grouped acknowledgement on our e-newsletters and social media posts
Ally Sponsor $500 – $1000
Provides up to one month of Senior Center operations.
- 2 Event Tickets
- Highlighted website recognition as an “Ally Sponsor”
- Individual recognition on display during event
- Grouped acknowledgement on our e-newsletters and social media posts
Click Here to purchase Tickets & Sponsorships:
Parking Information:
We have arranged free parking in designated lots.
The Penthouse parking lot is directly across from the front door of the venue. Entrance to the lot is located at 1401 E Hyde Park Blvd, at the corner of Hyde Park Blvd and Blackstone St. The parking spots are marked with “The Penthouse” signs. Please do not park in the lot adjacent to the building.
Space in The Penthouse parking lot is limited. Please plan to arrive early if you need closer parking. We have arranged additional parking at the Kenwood H.S. Parking lot. It’s located in the northwest corner of Hyde Park Boulevard (51st) and Lake Park Ave. Enter lot from the 5000 block of Lake Park Ave. You will see the large blue and red sign, “Kenwood High School.” Park and walk across Hyde Park Boulevard towards The Penthouse (approximately 1 block walk).
