Ascend Beyond

An

inspiring

evening

celebrating

those

who

believe

in

growing

beyond

life's

every

limit.

An

inspiring

evening

celebrating

those

who

believe

in

growing

beyond

life's

every

limit.

What To Expect

An Evening To Remember

Honoring growth, inspiring tomorrow. A spirit of hope, celebration, and belonging, where creativity, philanthropy, and community come together as one.

Rooftop Gala Space

Celebrate under the Chicago skyline in an elevated rooftop setting designed for connection, community, and an unforgettable evening.

Live Music

Experience an evening of live music and curated DJ sets by DJ Chava and Everywhere Between, bringing energy, culture, and celebration to Ascend Beyond.

Museum Exhibit

Explore the museum after hours and discover immersive exhibits that add wonder, discovery, and inspiration to the evening.

Drinks & Bites

Enjoy complimentary bites and refreshments thoughtfully curated for guests throughout the evening.

Program Fundraising

Make an impact through an evening of giving that directly supports Rincon Family Services’ mental health, recovery, and community programs.

Rooftop Gala Space

Celebrate under the Chicago skyline in an elevated rooftop setting designed for connection, community, and an unforgettable evening.

Live Music

Experience an evening of live music and curated DJ sets by DJ Chava and Everywhere Between, bringing energy, culture, and celebration to Ascend Beyond.

Museum Exhibit

Explore the museum after hours and discover immersive exhibits that add wonder, discovery, and inspiration to the evening.

Drinks & Bites

Enjoy complimentary bites and refreshments thoughtfully curated for guests throughout the evening.

Program Fundraising

Make an impact through an evening of giving that directly supports Rincon Family Services’ mental health, recovery, and community programs.

Rooftop Gala Space

Celebrate under the Chicago skyline in an elevated rooftop setting designed for connection, community, and an unforgettable evening.

Live Music

Experience an evening of live music and curated DJ sets by DJ Chava and Everywhere Between, bringing energy, culture, and celebration to Ascend Beyond.

Museum Exhibit

Explore the museum after hours and discover immersive exhibits that add wonder, discovery, and inspiration to the evening.

Drinks & Bites

Enjoy complimentary bites and refreshments thoughtfully curated for guests throughout the evening.

Program Fundraising

Make an impact through an evening of giving that directly supports Rincon Family Services’ mental health, recovery, and community programs.

Schedule

Event Experience

SEPT 24

06:00 - 07:30PM

VIP Access

Champagne welcome reception, exclusive access to butterfly exhibit and upscale appetizers and cocktails

06:00 - 07:30PM

VIP Access

Champagne welcome reception, exclusive access to butterfly exhibit and upscale appetizers and cocktails

07:30 – 09:30PM

General Admission

Free access to the museum, general bar and appetizers with musical performances

07:30 – 09:30PM

General Admission

Free access to the museum, general bar and appetizers with musical performances

10:00PM

Event Ends

Thank you for celebrating with us. Please travel home safely and continue to carry the spirit of Ascend Beyond with you.

10:00PM

Event Ends

Thank you for celebrating with us. Please travel home safely and continue to carry the spirit of Ascend Beyond with you.

Why We Gather

Fifty years of possibility, and a future still being planted.

Ascend Beyond honors that legacy while bringing together the people who will help carry it forward—a new generation of leaders, creators, partners, and neighbors united by a belief in what becomes possible when we invest in one another.

Celebrate

Fifty years of lives changed. Through culture, creativity, and shared experiences, Ascend Beyond honors how far we’ve come while celebrating the resilience, talent, and possibility that continue to move our communities forward.

Connect

Civic leaders, philanthropists, artists, and neighbors — brought together in one room, rooted in the communities served for generations and reaching far beyond them. This is where new partnerships for lasting change begin.

Give

Leave inspired to invest — in the programs, people, and possibility that define the next fifty years. Every gift helps a child, a family, or a community rise beyond barriers and toward brighter futures.