SPARK Secret Snowman

 

Help us bring joy this holiday season!  Sign up to shop for our amazing students in the SPARK After School Program at Anne M. Jeans Elementary! Your generous donations will light up their holiday with smiles and cheer.

Click here to choose who you’d like to shop for, or let us handle everything for you! If you want to help but don’t have time to shop, please make a donation here and our elves will do the shopping for you!

Choose as many kids, or donate in multiples of $75 to ensure every child in our program has a merry and bright holiday season!

An Evening of Opera, Song, and Holiday Favorites

Get ready for a magical night of holiday cheer! Join us for an unforgettable evening with Baritone Jonathan Beyer & Mezzo-Soprano Amanda Crider as they showcase thrilling operatic selections, Broadway hits, and jazz favorites!

The second half? A festive feast of holiday music that’ll get everyone in the spirit! Enjoy a cash bar and tasty refreshments while you soak in the joy with family and friends.  Don’t miss this one-night-only event! Grab your tickets now for 80 minutes of pure delight!

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY

Discover the magic of Baritone Jonathan Beyer’s performances! Click the link below to experience his captivating talent!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VAT2x8Oi-KZ_Qe6gCo_Zw

Discover the mesmerizing talent of Mezzo Soprano Amanda Crider! Dive into her stunning performances and let the music enchant you.

https://www.youtube.com/@GSStarr1/videos

 

Walk the Walk for Mental Health

 

Stay tuned for more information about  our 19th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health! #1000WalktheWalk

Give With Heart Testimonials

Click here and give with heart today. 

A PERFECT FIT FOR THE ROMELI FAMILY

“Finding safe, convenient, effective before and after school and summer programs for our girls was always such a struggle before we found The Community House. We both work full-time, and no one offered flexible scheduling, and every daycare and summer camp was so expensive. Before and After the Bell, KEAP (Kindergarten Education Enrichment Program) and Summer Camp make our lives so easy and the girls love it. We’re really grateful and happy.”

— Mike, Julie, Fiorella & Kalista Romeli 

 

THE PORTILLO FAMILY RECIEVES LIFE CHANGING SUPPORT & RESOURCES

“The SPARK program has truly been a game-changer for me and my daughter. From mentoring and after-school services to summer camp and recreation programs, each experience has had such a positive impact on both of us. And now, we’re getting the counseling we need to navigate through our grief after losing my mom to COVID. I’m really grateful for this lifeline”.  

— Noemi & Edna Portillo , SPARK Youth Development Program Participants 

 

THE HERRMANN FAMILY MADE THE COMMUNITY HOUSE THEIR SECOND HOME

“Over thirty years ago, my family and I found our second home in Hinsdale at The Community House. Our son and daughter played in the Jodie Harrison Basketball League, where I became a volunteer coach. A few years later I found myself onstage in Kettering Hall singing, dancing, and poking good-hearted fun at my friends and neighbors as a cast member of The Community Revue, to raise money to further The Community House mission. Fast forward to today I am honored to serve as the Director of Philanthropy as a way to give back to the place that has given us so much.”

— Dan Herrmann, The Community House Director of Philanthropy 

The Holiday Ball Wine Donation Party

Warm up before the Winter of Wonder and give back in style at our Holiday Ball Wine Donation Party! Join us on November 14 at Pour Destino for a night out at Hinsdale’s new speakeasy. Your donated bottle of wine (valued $50-$150) is your ticket to an evening of luxury and purpose. The wine you donate will be sold at The Holiday Ball in support of the SPARK Youth Development Initiative. Let’s toast to a good cause and make a difference in our community together!

RSVP TODAY! 

HERE ARE A FEW DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN DONATE IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY HOUSE: 

  1. RSVP ABOVE AND BRING YOUR FAVORITE WINE TO DONATE ON NOVEMBER 14. WE RECOMMEND A WINE RANGING FROM $50-$150.
  2. BUY WINE FROM POUR DESTINO TO DONATE! 
  3. DROP YOUR WINE DONATION OFF AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE LOCATED AT 415 W. EIGHTH STREET IN HINSDALE.
  4. MAKE A MONETARY DONATION HERE IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Help us make a difference for children and families by joining us in this important cause. 

Holiday Ball – Winter of Wonder

Tickets for the Holiday Ball Winter of Wonder, presented by Curi RMB Capital are officially SOLD OUT! A HUGE thank you to our amazing Co-Chairs for their dedication to making this event a success!

While we wish we could fit more people, space is limited in our fieldhouse turned gala. But don’t worry, there are still ways to be involved and support our mission, you can  make a donation by clicking the link below.

DONATE HERE

Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

EVENT DETAILS

6:30 PM – Holiday Ball begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
8:00 PM – Dinner & Special Presentation
9:30 PM – Dancing, Cocktails and Late-Night Snack

The Holiday Ball is an event for guests age 21 and over.

 

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2024 Jodie Harrison Basketball Champions

  1. 4th grade girls Champions: Atlanta Dream
  • Coaches: Matt Abramson and Kristi Gillespie-Brown
  • Players: Rosie Abramson, Juliet Brown, Evelyn Casper, Mackenzie Decker, Mila Feeney, Ada Haut, Anika Kumar, Aubrey Kunitz, Milly O’Hara, and Madeline Wenzel
  1. 4th grade boys Champions: Brooklyn Nets 
  • Coaches: Will Danford, Alex Shire, and John Yeager
  • Players: Andrew Bird, Noah Coburn, Hugh Danford, Luke Gray, Raj Hennessey, Isaac Hummer, Owen Kirchoff, Morgan Shire, Brody Sobieraj, and John Yeager
  1. 5th/6th grade girls Champions: Phoenix Mercury
  • Coaches: Eric Pfanenstiel, Ryan Petty, and Henry Gomez
  • Players: Maeve Carter, Kennedy Cordes, Campbell Erway, Annie Franklin, Dina Gomez, Elise Alsman, Krista Kocoras, Brooke Petty, Olivia Pfanenstiel, Caitlyn Tazic, and Jackie Word
  1. 5th/6th grade boys Champions: Denver Nuggets
  • Coaches: Justin Dygert, Mike Hallberg, and Mike Jazak
  • Players: Cooper Conboy, Shaan Dalal, Andrew Dygert, Hudson Fang, Elliott Hallberg, Luke Jazak, Devontay King, Marcello Salamone, Henry Willard, and Jayaram Yalamanchi
  1. 7th/8th grade boys Champions: Milwaukee Bucks
  • Coaches: Brian Spears, Brian Sexton, and Jeff Kral
  • Players: John Bukovac, Liam Cranmer, Daman, DuBose, Rohan Jashnani, Jackson Kral, Will Luther, Wyatt Powell, Liam Sexton, Ethan Smith, and Peyton Spears
  1. 7th/8th grade girls Champions: Chicago Sky
  • Coaches: Jamie Griffin, Bill Kenton, and Umang Patel
  • Players: Lily Bradley, Danielle Cijunelis, Tala Dola, Neilla Doyle, Greta Griffin, Halabi Alia, Lily Holzwart, Liija Kenton, and Asha Patel

We’re hiring!

Are you looking for a job that will make you feel good and positively impact your community?

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our incredible mission! We offer excellent benefits and a fantastic team atmosphere.

We are currently hiring for Customer Support-Front Desk, Arts Studio Assistant and more.

 

Watercolor and Acrylic Painting

Paint your way into the spring season in our LyArts Watercolor and Acrylic painting classes.

Watercolor Painting

The translucent layering of watercolor paint creates stunning works of luminescent art. Learn or improve your skills in our LyArts studio this season and by next season you’ll be framing your work for the mantle.

Click here to sign up. 

Acrylic Painting

Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Mark Rothko and Ellsworth Kelly are a few of the greats to use acrylic paints as their medium, creating works of art that have maintained their popularity and worth for decades. This class will provide an introduction to the technical and expressive possibilities of working with Acrylic paints. The course will build a foundation in color mixing and the application of a variety of techniques applied to a variety of subject matter.

Click here to sign up. 

Outdoor Program/League Updates