The Chicago Help Initiative's 2016 "Helping Hands" Fundraiser Scheduled Tuesday, June 7

CHICAGO - May 3, 2016 - PRLog -- Chicago Help Initiative (CHI), hosts its annual Helping Hands Fundraiser and Silent Auction on Tuesday, June 7^th  5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Club. CHI is a not-for-profit organization that provides meals and social services to the homeless, underprivileged, and today's jobless citizens of the near North Side of Chicago. The annual event attended by 250 guests raises nearly $60,000 to further the efforts of this organization, and this year is led by event chair, Susan Gold, long-standing CHI board member.

Scott Stantis, noted author, humorist, and well known Chicago Tribune political cartoonist hosts The Chicago Help Initiative's 2016 Helping Hands Fundraiser. During the event, guests will be treated to a reception which will begin with the Helping Hands award presentations.  This year, one Helping Hands award will be presented to Ann O'Brien, a dedicated financial supporter and volunteer for the organization.

The event will feature culinary presentations by some of Chicago's finest restaurants including Gibson's Steakhouse, Hugo's Frog Bar, Lux Bar, Benny's Chophouse, Morton's Steak House, Texas De Brazil, and Quartino and sweets from Eli's Cheesecake Company, Garrett's Popcorn and Candyality. Liquid libations are provided by Lagunitas Beer, Cooper's Hawk Winery, and Binny's.  And live musical entertainment provided by Michael "Stu" Stoinski plus a silent auction to complete the evening.

Key sponsors of the event include Urban Innovations, Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation, The Magnificent Mile Association, River North Residents Association and Metropolitan Capital Bank.

The Montgomery Club is located at 500 West Superior Street and valet parking will be available.Tickets cost $100 in advance; $125 at the door and you may purchase 10 tickets for $900 through June 1^st. To buy tickets visit www.chicagohelpinitiative.org

This is the largest single-day fundraiser for CHI and a key part to its success.  There is a decided need to address the increasing number of homeless and disadvantaged individuals in the area, and a need to provide a united effort to ease the plight of those in need.  CHI was organized to first provide meals to reduce hunger and secondly to provide programs for those in need to bring about change in their lives and in the community.

CHI relies on the surrounding community to sustain the numerous activities offered. From the support and generosity of restaurants, hotels, and individual donors who provide meals, to the social service agency and institution partners providing means by which those in need can secure assistance to bring about change in their lives, and many volunteers, provides a positive path for CHI guests.

About the Chicago Help Initiative (CHI)
The Chicago Help Initiative along with generous supporters fights hunger, poverty, and homelessness in our community. The Chicago Help Initiative is a 501 (c) (3) Illinois not for profit organization and your gifts are tax deductible to the extent of the law.  For more information, visit http://chicagohelpinitiative.org/