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Support Heart of the City by making an additional donation to our mission today.
No gift is too small to make a significant impact in the lives of student-athletes - opening doors, helping families, strengthening communities. With your generous support, we can continue to foster youth on and off the field, every step of the way.
2026 Gala info coming soon!
Join us for our 4th annual Soccer to Success Gala to benefit underserved student athletes in Lake County!
Throughout the year, Heart of the City impacts over 1,400 youth ages 5-19 as they learn, lead, grow, and envision a brighter future for themselves. This equates to over 4,000 family members, parents and siblings, who are impacted by programs and resources that have a domino effect on their lives.
Join us for an impactful evening, learn about our programs, eat, drink, and bid on great auction items. Learn about Heart of the City and meet our recent graduates, their families and hear their stories.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
6:00-10:00PM
The Moraine at the Preserve of Highland Park
1201 Park Ave. West, Highland Park, IL
Support your favorite fundraising team and enter for a chance to win your next vacation - see information below!
Learn more about Heart of the City.
Win Your Next Vacation!
Support Heart of the City by making a donation to purchase Winning Goal raffle tickets for a chance to
win an all-expense paid vacation! Click on the button above to donate.
Winner does not need to be present to win and will be drawn the night of the Gala.
$25 donation = 1 ticket
$100 donation = 5 tickets
Winner will choose from four amazing packages (packages listed below!)
and receive a $250 Visa Gift card to help with travel costs.
Package 1
2-night off-map Glamping Adventure for 2 guests in a luxury tent with all access Lake Arvest Pass and picnic in South Haven, Michigan. Blackout dates November through the end of April and major US holidays.
Package 2
5-nights in Freeport, Bahamas for up to 4 guests at The Marlin at Taino Beach Resort.
Package 3
2-nights on Newport Beach for 2 guests at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach and daily golf at the 9-hole par-3 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Back Bay Golf Course. Blackout dates include the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Package 4
5-nights in your choice of Williamsburg, Orlando, Branson, or Lake Tahoe for up to 4 guests in a luxury hotel.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Thank you to our 2024 Gala Sponsors!
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