Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce (WPBCC) is excited to be partnering with three different chamber member non-profits on the three side gates of Wicker Park Fest on July 25, 26, and 27. Learn more about each of the organization below. And don't forget to donate at the gate!
WPF Gate Partners
The Night Ministry
A Chicago-based organization whose mission is to provide human connection, housing support, and health care to members of our community who are unhoused or experiencing poverty.
>>>Enter at Wood Street Gate to Support The Night Ministry
What the funds raised at WPF gates will be used for at your organization?
Housing and supportive services for unhoused young adults. Free basic health care to individuals unable to access it elsewhere. Compassionate, nonjudgmental relationships that bring hope and change lives.
Dstrkt Bar & Grill & The Dog Stop are proud Power Match Sponsors of The Night Ministry!
Friends of Burr Elementary School
Our Mission is to raise funds to supplement Burr Elementary School's annual operating budget, providing financial support for academic programs and the educational needs of our students and their families. We also aim to create, broaden, and strengthen relationships between Burr School, the neighborhood, school families, community groups, businesses, and non-profit organizations, and to promote Burr to increase neighborhood enrollment.
>>>Enter on at the Wolcott Street Gate to support the Friends of Burr Elementary School
What the funds raised at WPF gates will be used for at your organization?
The funds raised at the gates will be used for the class of 2026 field trip to Washington, DC. This is an annual field trip, and we fundraise every year to be able to provide the opportunity for every student to go on the trip.
Dstrkt Bar & Grill & Chills Italian Ice are proud Power Match Sponsors for Friends of Burr Elementary School!
Garbage Gals
We are a Chicago-based Nonprofit Organization and registered 501(c)3. Our mission is to clean up our neighborhoods through trash collection efforts. By picking up litter, we do good for the environment and build community connections.
>>>Enter at South Honore Street Gate to support Garbage Gals.
How will the funds raised at WPF gates be used for your organization?
Future programming within the Wicker Park neighborhood - Earth Day, assisting with clean up post festivals, our pumpkin smash composting event, neighborhood beautification.
Wicker Park Advisory Council
The WPAC works with the Chicago Park District to support the effective functioning of Wicker Park by helping maintain and enhance the park, planning programming and events in the park, and providing a conduit for communication between the park district and the community.
>>>Enter at South Honore Street Gate to support Wicker Park Advisory Council
How will the funds raised at WPF gates be used for your organization?
Providing Free programming and events at the park.
Dstrkt Bar & Grill & Canine Crews are proud Power Match sponsors for Garbage Gals & Wicker Park Advisory Council!