Holiday Activities at Brightpoint!

Thank you for your interest in supporting children and families this holiday season. We offer opportunities across the state to give gifts, volunteer and fund our programs. Stay tuned to this page for […]

Chicago Metro Region Holiday Gift Drive

We want to ensure that no child or youth at Brightpoint goes without a gift this holiday season. Click on a link below to purchase an item from an Amazon wish list. Most […]

Brighten a Family 2024

Brightpoint formerly Children’s Home & Aid in Bloomington, Illinois is looking for participants to help with their annual holiday program. This  program will benefit families in need served within Brightpoint’s Central Region. For […]

Bloomington-Normal Stuff the Bus 2024

About Stuff the Bus Join us for our 21st annual Stuff the Bus event in Bloomington-Normal! Presented by Paul Davis Restoration, in partnership with Connect Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union, and Radio Bloomington we are readying the […]

Hinsdale Sip & Shop

The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint invites you to join them in downtown Hinsdale to shop for a cause! A percentage of every purchase made between 6-8pm will go to Brightpoint. For questions, contact […]

Sharin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Uptown Normal Normal Uptown Circle, Normal, IL, United States

This is a rain or shine event-there is no alternate date. Sharin’ of the Green Parade is an opportunity for our community to come together celebrate, “share the green” by donating to Brightpoint’s […]

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Stuff the Bus Rockford – 2025

Sam's Club 7151 Walton St., Rockford, IL

During Stuff the Bus, we invite the community to help us stuff a Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) bus with anything and everything you might need to care for littles –diapers (sizes 4 […]

Kids & Cops Doughnut Run – 5K/1 Mile Fun Run

Wilson Park2900 Benton St, Granite City, IL 62040 Schedule of events: 8:00 am – Check-in & Kids Activities  9:15 am –  Race Intro  9:30 am – 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Kickoff  […]

Taking Steps to End Child Abuse Color Run

Fairview Park949 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761-1501 Why we run/walk The annual race is in memory of young Duncan and Jack Leichtenberg of LeRoy, victims of domestic violence. Please join us on […]

The Hinsdale Auxiliary’s 70th Annual Derby Day Party

Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge 1200 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

You’re invited to watch the Kentucky Derby live on the bigscreen. Enjoy cocktails followed by dinner and dancing.Your participation benefits Brightpoint’s five program areas:Early Childhood Care & Education, Child Welfare, ParentSupport, Mental Health […]

Thrive 2025 Breakfast

DoubleTree by Hilton10 Brickyard Dr.Bloomington, IL 61701 Reception6:00 a.m. to 6:50 a.m. Breakfast and Program7:00 a.m. to 8 a.m. Join the Central Region Advisory Board of Brightpoint in celebration of those who are […]

Breaking Barriers 2025

University Club of Chicago 76 E. Monroe St, Chicago

Breaking Barriers will take place on Wednesday, June 11th from 11-1:30pm at University Club of Chicago. Enjoy a plated lunch while hearing stories from each of our four regions across the state: Northern, […]

Dinks, Drinks and Donate 2025

Dinks, Drinks, and Donate is a fun social pickleball event, not a tournament. It will be open play format with foursomes rotating onto one of the 14 pickleball courts as they become available. […]

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