Assistance League's Premier Fundraising Event
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Abbington, Route 53 & Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for lively conversations with authors Renee Rosen, Donna Seaman, and Shelby Van Pelt.
Bid on unique silent auction packages. Take a chance on distinctive raffle prizes. Shop for the perfect gift in the boutique. Enjoy reconnecting with friends over a fabulous luncheon.
Books & Brunch is sold out!
Raffle tickets are available for purchase. The Silent Auction is open.
You need not be present to win.
Raffles, Books, Wine for Table
Browse, Bid & Buy
VIEW ITEMS
Help Transform the Lives of Those in Need
Your gift helps families and students in our local communities. No act of generosity is too small to make a difference.
Did You Know?
$20 each month purchases 8 new winter coats
A one-time donation of $125 buys 4 new winter coats
$40 pays for 2 brand new books for early readers
A one-time donation of $150 allows a high school student who is homeless shop for holiday gifts
$50 each month gives 8 middle school students a school clothes shopping experience
$100 each month provides brand new kitchen essentials for 2 families
A one-time donation of $375 supplies a school with emergency clothes and toiletries for a year
$200 each month pays for a scholarship to a community college
Click Here to Donate
Meet Our Authors
Support Books & Brunch
Become a Sponsor and Receive Special Recognition
Purchase an Advertisement in the Program Book
Shop at the Boutique
Our vendors will feature a wide variety of unique and appealing items.
Books & Brunch is the perfect place to get a jump start on your holiday shopping!
You Can Make a Difference When You Register for Books & Brunch
Donors Receive Complimentary Tickets
Support Assistance League programs with a gift of $500 or more and receive tickets to Books & Brunch. Click on the book to see the details.
Preorder Books
Barnes & Noble will donate 20% of book sales. Preorder your book when you reserve your ticket and pick up your books when you arrive. Books will also be available for purchase and signing throughout the event.
Assistance League Programs Help Neighbors in Need Throughout
DuPage and western Cook Counties
Operation School Bell improves attendance, self-esteem & literacy for PreK-12 students. Winter Coats provides outerwear for elementary and middle school students. Middle School Shopping Days allows students to select and purchase new school clothing. High School Holiday Shopping gives homeless students an opportunity to purchase wardrobe necessities for themselves and gifts for loved ones. Early Reading presents books and training materials to our youngest readers. Beyond the Bell stocks school social worker closets with emergency clothing & personal items for students.
New Start gives essential kitchen equipment to those leaving homelessness for independent living, encouraging preparation of meals at home and extending the reach of limited financial resources.
Scholars Support grants $2500 scholarships to College of DuPage students actively seeking a degree and adults seeking a new career path, easing monetary burdens to encourage graduation while increasing the availability of a local skilled workforce.
Assisteens are high school students who have a passion for community service. Teens support Assistance League's programs and develop projects of their own.
