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Logo for "Helping Hand Golf Outing" at Ruth Lake Country Club, featuring a golf ball on a tee with horizontal green, yellow, and orange stripes in the background.

40th Annual Helping Hand Golf Outing

Tee up for a cause and join us for our 40th Annual Golf Outing! This year, funds raised at our Golf Outing will support the launch a new project: the creation of an outdoor space designed to promote movement, learning, independence, focus, and social connection. Your support transforms the lives of over 750 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Aug

10

2026

Ruth Lake Country Club
6200 S Madison St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
10AM – 7PM

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Badge-style logo for the Helping Hand Pickleball Classic, featuring two green pickleball paddles crossed in front of a net, with "HELPING HAND Pickleball Classic" written above in green and teal letters.

3rd Annual Helping Hand Pickleball Classic

Join Helping Hand’s Associate Board for the 3rd Annual Pickleball Classic – The LARGEST Pickleball event in Chicago! This year’s event raises essential funds for the Helping Hand Special Olympics teams to help cover an entire year of programming. Your support will ensure our athletes have the opportunity to build confidence, develop friendships, strengthen teamwork skills, and experience the joy of competition and inclusion.

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Sept

12

2026

SPF Chicago
2121 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago IL 60614
11AM-2PM

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Bold, colorful text graphic reading "move with NH 5K." "move" and "5K" are in large orange letters, "with" is sideways in yellow-orange, and "NH" is in green and blue. The design has a playful, modern style.

Move With HH 5K

Gather your family and friends and join us at Spring Rock Park to experience a true reflection of the incredible Helping Hand community. This year, we are also proud to raise funds and awareness for Helping Hand’s Clinical Services. Build a team, find your theme, and get ready to move our HH mission forward!

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Sept

27

2026

Spring Rock Park
4400 Central Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
10AM-12PM

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Event Successes

Bold, colorful text graphic reading "move with NH 5K." "move" and "5K" are in large orange letters, "with" is sideways in yellow-orange, and "NH" is in green and blue. The design has a playful, modern style.

Move With HH 5K

What an incredible day at this year’s Move with HH 5K! We truly couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather, and the energy and support from everyone who joined us made the day even more special. Thanks to our amazing community, we didn’t just reach our $60,000 fundraising goal — we surpassed it! Every dollar raised helps Helping Hand continue creating opportunities, building independence, and empowering the individuals we serve each and every day.

A huge thank you to all of our generous sponsors, participants, families, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year’s event such a success. Your generosity and commitment to our mission are what make days like this possible. Thank you for moving with us and for helping create a meaningful impact in our community. We’re already looking forward to next year! 

Two women smiling and posing together in matching blue "Move with Us" shirts at an indoor event, surrounded by other people. One woman wears glasses and a colorful bead necklace.
An older man wearing a green hat and glasses smiles while holding a green pom-pom and a megaphone indoors. Other people are standing nearby, and colorful posters are visible on the walls behind them.
Colorful hand-painted signs with bold letters and decorative elements like stars and swirls are spread out on a flat surface, featuring phrases such as "TRANSFORMATION," "TUCCI," and "CREW.
A group of people stand indoors, smiling and holding a colorful sign that reads "Stronger Together Team." They are dressed casually and appear to be at a community event.
A group of people, including adults and children, pose together indoors wearing colorful character hats. They are smiling and appear to be at an event or gathering, with art displayed on the walls behind them.
Logo for "Helping Hand Golf Outing" at Ruth Lake Country Club, featuring a golf ball on a tee with horizontal green, yellow, and orange stripes in the background.

40th Annual Helping Hand Golf Outing

We’re so grateful for all of the support at our 40th Annual Golf Outing! From impressive shots on the course to great conversations off it, the day was filled with fun to support those we serve.

Thanks to your generosity, the funds raised will support our expansion initiative, allowing more children to benefit from our Outpatient Clinic and School. This growth means more kids will receive the care and education they need to thrive.

A heartfelt thank-you to our volunteers, sponsors, and Golf Outing committee for the time, energy, and dedication that made this event possible.

We’re truly grateful for your commitment to keep moving our mission forward and can’t wait to keep you updated as this exciting project comes to life!

Two men wearing blue golf shirts and caps stand together and smile at an outdoor golf venue. A golfer is visible in the background near green grass and trees.
Four men stand together at a golf course, smiling for the camera. They wear golf attire, including collared shirts and hats. Trees, golf carts, and a grassy area are visible in the background.
Four men in golf attire stand on a green golf course, smiling. One man holds a large blue and yellow toy-like launcher. Trees and a path are visible in the background.
Six women sit around a restaurant table enjoying a meal, smiling at the camera. Four wear matching blue shirts and caps, while others are casually dressed. A TV and computer screens are visible in the background.
Four men in golf attire stand smiling on a putting green in front of a white clubhouse, arms around each other, wearing hats and sunglasses, with name tags on their shirts.
A golf bag with clubs and a white cap that says “HELPING HAND” is on a paved area next to a golf course, with green grass, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.
A person in a blue shirt and black cap fires a large blue air cannon on a golf course, with trees, sand traps, and a pond in the background. Smoke is visible from the cannon.
A formal table setting with folded napkins, a glass of water, and a display featuring business sponsor logos and event information in the background.
Six people sit around a round table in a restaurant, smiling at the camera. Drinks and menus are on the table. More diners and staff are visible in the background. The atmosphere is casual and bright.
The word "TRANSFORMATION" is in teal font, surrounded by a swirl of dots in green and teal, forming a circular pattern.

An Evening of Transformation

Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community, our 27th Annual Gala: An Evening of Transformation was a tremendous success—we’re thrilled to share that together we raised over $400,000 in support of our mission! Your generosity will support the creation of an outdoor space for our clients. This space will promote the importance of movement, engagement, and overall well-being. Throughout the evening, we experienced powerful mission moments shared by our clients, students, and their families. Their voices reminded us of the real, lasting impact your support makes possible every day. Your presence at the gala—and your belief in our mission—means the world to us. We’re deeply grateful to count YOU as part of our community! Thank you for helping us continue to move our mission forward!
Two older men in suits smile while standing at a round table with wine glasses and a small lamp. People and large windows with curtains are in the background, suggesting a formal event or gathering.
A woman in a shiny purple skirt dances on a wooden floor at a formal event, with other people in suits and dresses dancing and sitting at tables in the background.
Two men stand on stage at a podium with a “Transforming Lives” neon sign. One man holds a colorful poster, while the other stands beside him with a service dog. The backdrop is green foliage with event branding.
Two women stand on a stage at a podium labeled “An Evening of Transformation.” One speaks into a microphone. Behind them is a green backdrop with "Transforming Lives" in neon and geometric shapes. Pink flowers are in the foreground.
Logo for "An Evening with the Arts: The Art of Performance" featuring modern, colorful geometric letters for "ARTS" and a circular gray brushstroke in the background.

An Evening With the Arts

We’re incredibly grateful for the outcome of our Celebration of the Arts event that brought our team members, families, and communities together!

With more than 300 attendees, a portion of the proceeds helps fund our Adult Day Program’s art enrichment initiative, empowering adult clients to explore their creativity and express themselves through the arts.

A huge thank‑you to our talented performers, dedicated team members, amazing volunteers, and generous sponsors and donors for making this event possible. Thank you for helping us create a community where everyone is valued!

A diverse group of adults and young people pose together on a stage, smiling. Some hold basketballs or pom-poms, and several wear matching shirts. The background features a sign that says “HIGH.”.
A woman and a man stand at a podium indoors. The woman holds a microphone and reads from a paper, while the man stands beside her looking at the podium. Both are dressed formally.
A man in a suit and a woman in a white dress stand facing each other on a stage, with the woman holding a microphone towards the man. An audience watches in a dimly lit room with a wood-paneled backdrop.
Two people stand on a wooden stage, holding microphones and singing. Both are dressed in white; the man wears a white suit with black shoes, and the woman wears a white dress and sandals. A painted backdrop is behind them.
Two performers are on stage in front of a backdrop reading "EAST HIGH." One wears a black dress and pink feather boa, the other a sparkly black outfit and white hat. An audience watches them from the darkened auditorium.
Seven people stand on a stage performing in front of an audience; they hold microphones and wear varied casual and semi-formal outfits, with a wooden backdrop and stage lighting overhead.
A group of people pose indoors, some dressed as basketball players with orange basketballs, others as cheerleaders holding pom-poms. They are smiling and standing on a wooden floor with a school gym backdrop.
Two people smile together indoors in front of a red and yellow "EAST HIGH" stage backdrop. One wears a black-and-white floral top, the other a sparkly jacket and a pink hat.