Horizon Gala Sponsorship

At Foster Progress, we believe every young person deserves the chance to pursue higher education and a brighter future. Yet the statistics for youth who experience foster care are sobering: only 8% earn a college degree, while far too many face homelessness, unemployment, or incarceration before age 26. Foster Progress is changing that story. Through mentoring, scholarships, and community, we help students not only get into college but thrive, graduate, and achieve their goals.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, we will host our signature fundraising event—the Horizon Gala—bringing together 200+ supporters, advocates, and partners who share our vision. We invite you to join us as a sponsor of this inspiring evening. Our sponsorship opportunities range from $600 (Friend) to $12,000 (Visionary Sponsor), offering meaningful benefits such as event recognition, reserved seating, and visibility with a socially conscious Chicago audience. In addition, your sponsorship will be highlighted across Foster Progress’ digital platforms—last year, sponsor posts received over 10,000 engagements on social media, our email campaigns reached 1,500+ subscribers, and our sponsor webpage drew more than 1,100 visitors.

Let’s connect to discuss which level of support is the best fit for your organization. Together, we can ensure our scholars are not just the first in their families to go to college—but not the last. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in their futures.

Foster Progress is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All sponsorship contributions are tax deductible.

To become a sponsor, contact us. You can make a donation online or send a check to Foster Progress, 4422 N Ravenswood Ave #22, Chicago, IL 60640.