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 Presenting Infant Welfare Society of Evanston’s:

Annual Spring Gala

Saturday, May 30th, 2026

Step onto the farm and Harvest Your Imagination! Our annual fundraiser brings together delicious small plates from six local chefs, whimsical roving entertainers (stilt walker, acrobat, juggler, flow and poi artists), and a DJ to end the night. We also will celebrate our partners, Evanston Grows and Ward Manufacturing, and honoree Cara Strong, director of finance. We will share a short, feel-good glimpse into how we spark the imaginations of babies, toddlers, and families so they can reach their full potential.

Come eat, dance, wander, and imagine the good we can do together.

Become A Sponsor!

Choose Your Level of Support

$10,000 Cultivator Sponsor: I want to lead growth and innovation at IWSE. Includes 8 tickets. Click green link for more benefit information .

$5,000 Bloom Sponsor: I want to ensure IWSE thrives. Includes 6 tickets. Click green link for more benefit information.

$2,500 Root Sponsor: My gift will provide essential general operating funds. Includes 4 tickets. Click green link for more benefit information.

$1,000 Sprout Sponsor: My gift demonstrates my commitment to early childhood education. Includes 2 tickets. Click green link for more benefit information.

$500 Seed Sponsor:I support optimal beginnings for all children and families. Includes 1 ticket. Click green link for more benefit information.

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Sponsors Boost Early Literacy

Baby Toddler Nursery

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Sponsors Help Families Thrive

Family Support Program

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Sponsors Care For Babies

Teen Baby Nursery

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Our Mission:

As a leader in the early childhood education community, IWSE delivers exceptional care and education for infants and young children; supports families’ efforts to be effective parents and advocates in their child’s learning and development; and energizes investment in early childhood education.

Infant Welfare Society of Evanston serves Evanston and its surrounding communities with programs
that nurture, support, and educate the whole family.

Read more about our mission here.

 

Need More Information?

Contact:

Diana Newton, Director of Development and Communications, diananewton@iwse.org or call 847-491-9650

Stephen Vick, Executive Director, stephenvick@iwse.org or call 847-491-9650