Lincoln Park Community Services Raises $80,000 at Taste of Fall: Casino Night

Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) raised $80,000 at its annual Taste of Fall fundraiser, which took on a new twist this year with a Casino Night theme on Thursday, November 5, at Sarabande. Presented by the LPCS Associate Board, the event brought together supporters, local restaurants and community partners for an evening of food, games and entertainment, all in support of Chicagoans experiencing homelessness.

Guests tried their luck at the casino games, turning their winnings into raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of two prizes. Raffle prizes included $300 in gift certificates to Mon Ami Gabi, along with a 30-minute chauffeured ride in a 1959 Rolls-Royce, and $200 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets.

Guests also had the opportunity to sample eight different spirits at a Craft Whiskey tasting table, while food remained a highlight with 11 restaurant and food partners contributing to the evening. Returning favorites included Geja's Café, Revolution Brewing, Nando's, Vanille and Tandoor, joined by six new participants: Lunch Heroes, Cedar Palace, Eli's Cheesecake, Mercadito, Sapori Trattoria and Lou Malnati's. Together, they offered guests a taste of Chicago's diverse restaurant scene while showing their support for LPCS and its mission.

"Every year, Taste of Fall gives us an opportunity to bring people together around our mission, and this year's Casino Night gave us a fun new way to do just that," said Cheryl Hamilton-Hill, CEO of LPCS. "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, as well as our Associate Board, restaurant partners, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the evening such a success."

Proceeds from Taste of Fall support LPCS programs and services, including interim housing, meals, case management, employment support, drop-in services and emergency overnight shelter. LPCS works alongside individuals and families experiencing homelessness, providing support and resources to help them move toward stability and long-term success.

To learn more about Lincoln Park Community Services and its work in Chicago, visit www.lpcschicago.org.