Wicker Park Fest is proudly produced by the neighborhood non-profit Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, and this year we are excited to announce our 2026 Gate Partners!
A portion of the the gate donations made at three side gates of Wicker Park Fest will benefit each of the organizations below, along with the generosity of their respective Power Match Sponsors, so please donate at the gate!
The Night MinistryÂ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How will the funds raised at WPF gates be used for your organization?
Providing Free programming and events at the park.