As a sponsor of our gala, your generous contribution will help improve the outdoor learning space of our students and to ensure Thorp can be one of the premier schools in Chicago. 

By supporting our event we will provide your business with valuable exposure to nearly 800 Thorp families, their friends, and the community. Your business would be featured in a variety of marketing materials from print, signage, social media, and more.  Click here to register or see the individual sponsor levels and the specific benefits.

We are also happy to customize a sponsorship packet for your needs and level of gift. Please contact us at friendsofoathorp@gmail.com to discuss options. 

DATE

March 24, 2023  |  6:30-11 PM

LOCATION

Revolution Brewery & Taproom  |  3340 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago

MC & DJ

MC Joe Basilone, Thorp parent and Perkolator owner (along with Melissa Basilone)

DJ Pastime

ATTIRE

Dressy casual

Each year, we come together at the Friends of Thorp gala to support and celebrate our students and Thorp community by raising funds for critical needs and improvements at Thorp.  Our largest fundraising event of the year, we are continuing our efforts to enhance the outdoor learning space for our students and to fund smaller educational needs in the classrooms.  Through our past galas, we've helped raise funds for a new playground, lunchroom soundproofing, auditorium safety railing, library renovation, science lab upgrades, and more!  

The evening will include a 3-hour open bar, heavy appetizers, music, brewery tours (space is limited!), raffles, Brewer's Pull (beer, wine, coffee, and tea), and an opportunity to bid on amazing items at the auction.  Check out our itinerary for the evening:

6:30 PM - Doors Open

6:45 PM - Brewery Tours Begin

8:30 PM - Live Auction

9:00 PM - Dessert and Coffee Available

9:30 PM- Silent Auction Closes

10:00 PM - Auction Checkout Open/Cash Bar Available

11:00 PM - Last Call

Buy your tickets now and join us for a fun evening with parents, teachers, and community leaders in support of continued academic excellence at Thorp!

As a CPS magnet school, O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy has the unique opportunity to bring together students from across Chicago.  The map below shows the zip codes where Thorp students reside.  With your gift to Friends of Thorp, you can positively impact the lives of children across Chicago, from all walks of life. 

Through your generous donation and support, Friends of Thorp will continue to enhance our school's campus with improved outdoor learning space and art to ensure Thorp can be one of the premier schools in Chicago.  We strive to provide the best learning environment to prepare children for their education in high school and beyond.  Over 1/3 of Thorp graduates are accepted into Selective Enrollment high schools, while others go on to have successful educations in the IB and top programs at their local high schools!