Drag Queen Bingo
Celebrate International Day of the Girl with Expanding Lives and Drag Queen Bingo!
This isn't your grandma's Bingo! Join us for an amazing, fun-filled evening of games and entertainment in support of Expanding Lives!
HamBingo Fundraiser
Come join us for a night of bingo to support Expanding Lives’ programs!
Summer Celebration
Come party, say goodbye, celebrate & hear speeches from our 2019 scholars. Children welcome, kids’ activities, silent auction, appetizers and wine pull!
Expanding Lives Summer Event: Honoring Our Scholars
Come party, say goodbye, celebrate & hear speeches from our 2018 scholars. Children welcome, kids’ activities, raffle, silent auction, appetizers and cocktails!
Panel: Models of Empowerment and Resiliency
Consuella Brown, Danielle Achiaa Boachie & Alicia Crosby Our final round of panelists will discuss obstacles as black and/or African women, share frameworks of justice and resilience & help scholars prepare for their return home.
Leadership, Creativity & Entrepreneurship
Panelists Shayla Reid, Jennifer Park & Nina Morris will discuss their the personal and professional life paths and how they've overcome barriers while transforming into leaders in their various fields.
Cultural Activity: Lincoln Park Zoo
On Wednesdays evenings and Saturday afternoons, scholars, accompanied by a group of volunteers, get a chance to see more of Chicago and what Americans do for fun.
Panel: Finding Your Voice
Panelists Rubab Hyder, Nesha Griffin & Sharmain Siddiqui will discuss the persistence of pursuing education, mentorship, campus activism, how to use your voice in challenging situations & more.
Gift Wrapping 2017
Every year, a team of lovely volunteers wrap gifts at Lincolnwood Mall. All proceeds go to Expanding Lives!
Panel: Models of Empowerment and Resiliency
This is our final panel for 2017 & our last organized event!
Closing Ceremony
Come party, say goodbye, celebrate & see a presentation from the 2017 scholars.
Panel: Building a Career in Social Justice
Panelists include Sharmain Siddiqui, Kate Harrington-Rosen & Molly Pim.
Cultural Outing: World Arts & Music Festival
After the panel, Expanding Lives will spend the afternoon at Evanston's World Arts & Music Festival
Panel: Finding Your Voice
Panelists will share their knowledge, wisdom and personal experiences. July 1 panelists include Lesley Williams, Rubab Hyder...
Opening Ceremony
Join us for our opening ceremony & meet the 2017 scholars for the first time!