55 Years of Building Self-Reliant Families & Thriving Communities

For 55 years, Centers for New Horizons has been a cornerstone of transformation on Chicago’s South Side by providing early childhood education, advancing youth development, and workforce readiness.

This milestone celebration is a powerful gathering of civic leaders, corporate partners, philanthropists, and changemakers committed to investing in the future of our communities.

Hosted at the Obama Presidential Center, this historic evening will honor our founder and elevate a bold vision forward.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite you to align yourself or your brand with impact, leadership, and legacy.

Your partnership directly fuels:

  • Workforce development and economic mobility

  • Youth leadership and education programs

  • Early childhood education initiatives across the South Side

    • Exclusive naming rights: “55th Anniversary Celebration presented by [Sponsor]”

    • On-stage recognition aligned with a signature program moment

    • Opportunity to co-brand VIP Reception

    • 2-minute speaking opportunity or branded video feature

    • Two premium tables (20 guests) with priority placement

    • Full-page premium ad (inside front/back cover)

    • Top-tier logo placement across all platforms and materials

    • Featured sponsor spotlight across digital campaigns

    • Dedicated email feature to CNH network

    • VIP reception access + curated guest experience

    • Private photo opportunity with dignitaries (as available)

    • Inclusion in press releases and media outreach

    • Demonstrate authentic commitment to community impact

    • Gain high-visibility brand positioning tied to purpose

    • Prominent logo placement on event materials and signage

    • Full-page ad in program book

    • One premium table (10 guests)

    • Verbal recognition during program

    • Logo and link on website with enhanced placement

    • Multi-post social media recognition (3–4 features)

    • VIP reception access

    • Opportunity to align with a key program segment

    • Inclusion in select media and post-event communications

    • Logo on event signage and materials

    • Half-page ad in program book

    • Eight (8) event tickets

    • Logo on website

    • Verbal recognition during program

    • Social media recognition (2 posts)

    • Recognition tied to a CNH impact area

    • Logo on select event signage

    • Quarter-page ad in program book

    • Six (6) event tickets

    • Name/logo on website

    • Verbal recognition during program

    • Social media recognition (1 post)

    • Name listed on event signage and program

    • Four (4) event tickets

    • Name listed on website

    • Collective recognition during program

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Early Learning & Education

280+

children and families engaged

108

children served at Altgeld Early Learning Center

175

families supported through High Risk Infant Follow-Up visits

Youth Development

500+

youth engaged across programs

341

engaged in summer experiences

127

served via mentoring and after-school programming

Community Partnerships

2,600

community members served

1,297

educators impacted

734

seniors supported

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

We serve as a community partner with the Chicago Department of Public Health to conduct outreach and engagement efforts focused on educating families with children under the age of six. We would love the opportunity to collaborate with your organization. If you have any upcoming parent meetings or staff trainings, and you’d be interested in having our team join to provide a short training session, please reach out using the button below.

Location:
Effie Ellis
4301 S Cottage Grove Ave

Contact Information:

Nancy Zambrano
nancyz@cnh.org
773-357-4228