Trivia Night Raises Over $10K In Support Of Our High School

Friends of the Auxiliary Board & Association House staff showed up to Midwest Coast Brewing Co. to celebrate & support our high school.

Last Wednesday, the Auxiliary Board threw a Trivia Night to remember, uniting young professionals from across Chicago for an inspiring cause: the amazing students of Association House High School!

70 board members, staff, friends and loved ones raised a record-setting $10,430 in a single night, enough for an entire school year of free childcare for one of our student parents, or essential classroom books and supplies for 200 students. The impact a donation like this makes can't be overstated: students at AHHS will have the flexibility and support needed to really thrive while they pursue an education.

At the party, trivia teams duked it out over 4 heated rounds on movies, history, math, sports and more; plus, enjoyed locally crafted beers from Midwest Coast's brewery in the West Loop. At the end of the night, our grand prize winners took home the ultimate movie lovers' gift basket: an HD film projector and screen, cozy blankets & socks, a DoorDash gift card, and classic movie snacks.

But more than our trivia champions went home winners. We raffled off a $300 Fleet Feet gift card with awesome Nike swag, trips to some of Chicago's coolest theaters, and a luxurious spa day for two.

This year's Trivia Night was the grand finale of Association House's spring fundraising campaign for our high schoolers, one last push toward our $15,000 goal. And our giving community absolutely blew us away with their generosity: by the end of trivia night, we raised an incredible $18,269 in direct support of AHHS.

Even more amazing? Over $2,000 of that total was raised in just 8 minutes after a rousing speech from our high school's Culture & Climate coordinator Jemina Lyle. The compassion and care in the room was infectious! We couldn't be more proud to have such an amazing crew of supporters-- thank you for your help transforming lives with us again this year! ▪

Get involved with the Auxiliary Board this year and help make a difference all year round! Learn more at associationhouse.org/auxiliary-board.