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 five 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 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.
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.
Power Match Donor: Seoul Spice Korean Kitchen
SeoulSpice serves fresh Korean bowls crafted from traditional family recipes, using house-marinated meats, vibrant produce, and bold sauces, all made from scratch with love. Follow them on social for all the lastest yums!
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.
Power Match Partner: Canine Crews
Chicago’s one stop professional pet care since 2010
Power Match Partner: Balderson & Company
Balderson & Company is a proactive CPA firm that partners with business owners to minimize taxes, improve profitability, and make better financial decisions through year-round tax planning and strategic advisory services.
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.
Nourishing Hope
The mission statement for your organization: Our mission is Nourishing Hope through food, mental health and social services so that all of our neighbors can thrive.
How will the funds raised at WPF gates be used for your organization?
What the funds raised at WPF gates will be used for at your organization: Every dollar raised at the WPF will help provide 3 meals to our neighbors while also supporting wraparound social and mental health services.
Power Match Donor: Obsidian by Pour Destino
🍸 Curated Cocktails • Fine Wines • Dark Aesthetics
✨ Coming to Wicker Park | Summer 2026
🌑 Refining the art of the pour.