We are looking for donated silent auction and raffle prizes for our 2023 Founders’ Day Fundraising event on Sunday, October 22, 2023 (Eventbrite link to follow). Do you own a small business? Manage a local boutique? Run a side hustle? If you are able to donate, we would love to feature your business and talents in the raffle or silent auction!

If you are interested in donating items for our silent auction or raffle, please contact us or send us an email SMCChicagoPresident@gmail.com.

At previous events, some items that club members have donated include:

  • Book lovers basket

  • SMC bookstore basket

  • Spa/self care basket

  • Handcrafted jewelry

  • Gift card for afternoon tea at the Drake Hotel

  • SMC framed art and prints

  • Gift cards to Chicago restaurants, museums, movies, etc

  • Broadway in Chicago tickets

See below for some of our past events which featured a raffle and silent auction and raised over $2,000 for the Saint Mary’s Chicago East Endowed Scholarship Fund.

We thank you in advance for your generosity.

If you are unable to attend the Founders’ Day event but would still like to donate to the Saint Mary’s Chicago East Endowed Scholarship, you can do so here.

The SMC Chicago East Alumnae Club is a 501c3 charitable organization. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund.


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