About our Gala

Justice Belongs Gala 2025

Join the Moran Center and friends on April 11, 2025, from 6 pm to 9 pm, at our annual Spring gala for a celebration of community and the power of restorative justice.

Featuring Local Favorites: entertainment from Funkadesi, eats from Schmaltz & Vinegar, drinks from Sketchbook Brewing (wine & non-alcoholic options will also be available), and prizes from local businesses.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event! Tickets are limited, so secure your spot now and join us in advancing justice and fostering a sense of belonging in our community

100% of ticket sales support our integrated, holistic legal, mental health, and restorative service.

Location: Sketchbook Brewing Co., 4901 Main St, Skokie, IL 60077

Accessibility: CTA accessible. Our venue is ADA-accessible.

Free street parking on Main St.

Free public lot- NE corner of Main St/ Niles Center Rd

Euro Collision (across the street): Front Lot after 5 pm on Weekdays,

Dress: Comfortable cocktail.

About The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy

Our Mission

The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy provides community-based legal, mental health, and restorative services for youth and families. Our approach is holistic, healing-centered, client-driven. Our work advances the vision of a more just, racially equitable, and restorative society at the local, regional, and state level.

Our Vision

We envision that….

Youth and families have bright futures – successful in school, jobs, and the community.
Our community is just and racially equitable, employing restorative practices to resolve conflict.
Systemic barriers are dismantled locally, regionally, and statewide – adopting instead public policies that radically benefit and improve the lives of historically marginalized youth and families.