Educating Our Community (EOC) was created from a simple truth: access changes lives.

Founded in the heart of Chicago, EOC exists to close the gaps that too many youth, young adults, and families face every day — gaps in mental health support, financial education, career access, and community resources. What started as small conversations and workshops has grown into a movement rooted in healing, opportunity, and empowerment.

Over the past year alone, EOC has brought together hundreds of community members through programs like Barbershop Talks, Beauty Shop Conversations, Hoops for Health, and Adulting 101 — creating safe spaces where people are seen, supported, and connected to real resources.

This fundraiser is more than a celebration. It’s an investment in:

Young people finding their path
Families gaining financial confidence
Communities building generational stability
Spaces where healing and growth can happen together

Every ticket purchased helps EOC continue showing up — consistently, authentically, and with purpose — for the communities we serve.

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and impact as we build the future together.

3rd Annual Fundraiser

By Educating Our Community NFP

3rd Annual Fundraiser

Casino Masquerade Soirée