Union League Club of Chicago
65 W Jackson Blvd · Chicago, IL 60604
11:30 am: Registration and Networking
12 pm: Lunch and Program
Our luncheon theme, Driving Change, Inspiring Hope, represents the importance of clear goals and strong leadership, particularly during times of major change. Inspired by The Boulevard's founders, this theme serves as a reminder that meaning and motivation are necessary to influence positive change and are often realized during moments of selfless collaboration.
In light of our theme, The Boulevard will host a panel discussion during this year's luncheon program to emphasize the critical role that medical respite and other housing and health programs play as part of the social safety net. Stay tuned for more information about our panel speakers!
The Boulevard exists to serve ill and injured homeless adults with medical respite care, holistic support, and housing services to restore their health and rebuild their lives. Proceeds from our Luncheon fundraiser will directly support the many valuable programs and services we provide to those in need. We need your help to raise awareness and support for our mission and to ensure a successful event.
BECOME A SPONSORPlease consider a sponsorship to make a significant difference in the lives of Chicago’s most vulnerable residents. Review sponsorship entitlements here. | TICKETS AND TABLESTicket and Table sales close on Friday, May 23, 2025. All Tickets are held at registration. | DONATE HERECan't make it to the Luncheon on June 5th? You can still support The Boulevard's mission by making a donation today. Any amount helps! |
 | Luncheon MC: Robin RobinsonRobin Robinson is an award-winning journalist and respected broadcaster whose more than three decades of Chicago-based reporting is marked by in-depth coverage of significant issues. A native Chicagoan, Robinson spent her younger years in California where she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at San Diego State University. She began her broadcast news career at KGTV in San Diego. After moving on to KMGH-TV in Denver, she returned to Chicago as a reporter/anchor for WBBM-CBS TV in 1983. She moved to WFLD-TV as the founding anchor of the station’s weeknight newscast, where she broadcast for 29 years. Following her exit from broadcasting, Robin joined the Chicago Police Department in a command level civilian role focused on repairing community relationships to enable partnership for improved peace and safety. Robin founded Birdland Media, Ltd in 2015 as a consultancy for individuals and organizations needing overall strategic messaging, speech writing and preparation, on-camera training and crisis response/avoidance. She utilizes her participatory dialogue skills and leverages her broad network within the civic, business, charitable and journalism communities to bring the power of story to client goals. Robin also continues her broadcast story-telling platform on CANTV, Channel 19 in Chicago, as host of the program In Other News with Robin Robinson. |
Enhancing Lives Award Honoree:Northwestern Medicine
The Enhancing Lives Award was established to recognize individuals and organizations who are making significant contributions to enhancing the lives of individuals living in underserved communities. This award has been created to acknowledge those who are making exceptional efforts to increase opportunities and eliminate disparities in the areas of health, education, employment and housing. | |
Nancy Hanson Outstanding Service Award Honoree:The Rev. Dr. Paul Allen(presented posthumously) The Boulevard of Chicago was co-founded by Rev. Dr. Paul Allen and Rev. James D. "Buzz" Hargleroad back in the early 1990s. Dr. Paul Allen went on to be The Boulevard's first board president when the organization opened in 1994. The Nancy Hanson Outstanding Service Award recognizes those who demonstrate the highest caliber of volunteer service engagement, who have been a role model through selflessly giving time and talent, and who have become ambassadors for the organization’s vision. The award recipient, like Boulevard founder Nancy Hanson, places the highest of values on the rights of all human beings and is a champion for fairness and equality. |
