Imagining More was the theme of The Resurrection Project’s 25th Anniversary Gala, which was held at the Palmer House Hilton on October 22, 2015.
On a night celebrating 25 years of impact in Chicago neighborhoods, it was fitting that more than 800 business, philanthrophic, and community leaders came together to imagine a brighter future for the Chicago region.
The 25th Anniversary Imagine More Gala was a celebration befitting the accomplishments The Resurrection Project and its partners have been achieving for 25 years.
Music by Grammy-award winning Sones de Mexico set a festive, celebratory note early on.
A lively dinner procession led by the Chinelos kicked off the program.
Special dignitaries included Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who spoke to attendees at the Opening Reception.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also offered remarks during the Opening Reception.
Dalila Wilson-Scott, Head of Global Philanthropy and President of JPMorgan Chase Foundation, delivered the keynote address. JPMorgan Chase Foundation was the event’s Presenting Sponsor.
Master of Ceremonies Anthony Ponce of NBC5 introduced TRP leaders who presented awards to key event sponsors while sharing their stories of how TRP had positively impacted their lives.
Vicky Arroyo, President of Community Development, MB Community Development Corp, and Vice President of the TRP Board of Directors, also addressed the audience.
Youth of the Chicago Mariachi Project performed during the program’s intermission, and also helped close out the event with a rendition of the classic Mexican song, La Negra.
The program culminated with confetti and streamers flying from the stage, marking a jubilant start to the Imagine More Campaign.
Following a video about TRP’s history and Vision 2020 plan,TRP CEO Raul Raymundo returned onstage to announce TRP’s unprecedented Imagine More Capital Campaign.
The Imagine More Campaign will allow TRP to do more in the next five years than it has in the previous 25, and leverage an additional $460 million in community investment.Two lead donors, JPMorgan Chase Foundation and J.Thomas Hurvis, were recognized with the 2015 Faith and Values in Action Award.
The program culminated with confetti and streamers flying from the stage, marking a jubilant start to the Imagine More Campaign. Youth of the Chicago Mariachi Project performed during the program’s intermission, and also helped close out the event with a rendition of the classic Mexican song, La Negra.
The event winded down with a closing reception that included music, dancing, and a raffle drawing for gifts generously donated by Chicago Architecture Foundation, the Chicago Bears, DENCO,The Palmer House Hilton, and Southwest Airlines.
