Programs & Events

Join us throughout the year at community and public programs and events at which our Gift of Hope staff and Ambassador for Hope volunteers are engaged with community advocates and providing education about life-giving organ, eye and tissue donation.

Upcoming Events

February13

Community Resource Fair

Feb. 13, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | 148 North Canton Street, Waukegan, Ill. 60885
February20

Heyworth Concessions & Registration Table

Feb. 20, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | 308 West Cleveland Street, Heyworth, Ill. 61745

Gift of Hope will help with the concession stand, as well as hold a table to register the public as organ and tissue donors.

February26

Canton Care Fair

Feb. 26, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | 176 South 1st Avenue, Canton, Ill. 61520

A free event connecting individuals with programs that help address real-life needs.

March03

Virtual Open Grief Support Group for Donor Families

Mar. 3, 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Virtual

We welcome all donor families to join us monthly for our Open Grief Support Group via Zoom. We meet the first Tuesday of every month 6 – 7 p.m. CST. Reach out to Donor Family Services for the Zoom link.

March28

Candle Making Workshop

Mar. 28, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 4821 Oak St., Quincy, Ill.

We invite donor families to celebrate their loved one at this memory making event. An instructor will help guide us as we create a keepsake candle in honor of our loved one and their legacy. We will have the opportunity to share stories and connect with one another. Registration is required for this event.

CLICK HERE for registration.

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