Women’s Network Event

Friday, April 11

11:00am–2:00pm

Mark your calendars for an afternoon with Outreach’s Women’s Network, as we gather for a revitalized women’s event to inspire one another to restore hope and provide opportunities to help make a lasting impact.

Experience the excitement of exclusive raffle packages, indulge in a delightful spread of appetizers, and most importantly, be moved by powerful stories of hope.

Keynote Speaker Amber Smith, a renowned podcaster and devoted mom, will share her incredible journey, offering encouragement and reminding us all to find our hope in Jesus, even in the midst of life’s challenges.

Drury Lane Theatre & Events

100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(view on map)

Celebrating 30 Years!

In 2023, the Women’s Network celebrated supporting life transformation for vulnerable women and children in the western suburbs for 30 years. Your financial support to Outreach’s transitional housing, family stabilization, and youth development programs is making a lasting impact.

The Women's Network Event is a wonderful and inspirational afternoon supporting the mission of bringing hope to children and young women.

Keynote Speaker

Amber Smith

Amber Smith, speaker and podcaster, is from central Texas where she lives with her husband Granger and their three children. Amber started Arise with Amber to share her journey through grief after her youngest son River went to be with God in June 2019.

Since her loss, her passion is to bring good from pain, to find meaning and purpose, and to share the hope we have in Jesus to a lost, hurting, and broken world.

Event Highlights

Enjoy a fabulous reception with live music while perusing exclusive raffle packages. Hear a powerful message from our keynote speaker.

Meet other faith-filled women who share a passion and commitment to our mission of making a difference in the lives of people in our community who need it most.

Make an Impact! Support life transformation for vulnerable women and children in our community by supporting our transitional housing, family stabilization, and youth development programs.

Host a Table. Help us expand the women’s network by inviting friends to join you! Contact Lauren Folkerts at [email protected] or (630) 682-1910 to reserve your table or learn more!

Interested in donating a gift for the raffle? Contact Kayla Balisteri at [email protected] or (630) 682-1910.

Give Now

Thank You to our 2023 Sponsors!

Hope Sponsors

Cornerstone Center Foundation

Gwen & Chet Henry

Opportunity Sponsors

Hultgren Funeral Homes
Pacer Decorating, Inc.
Waterman Brothers Construction, Inc.

Gift-in-Kind Recognition

Balance Yoga + Pilates
Beatrix
Board & Brush Creative Studio (Saint Charles)
Callaway
Chic Chef Catering
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo
Cooper’s Hawk (Arlington Heights)
Costello Jewelry Co
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Oakbrook
Drury Lane Theatre
DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Duly Health and Care
Effleurage Massage
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville
Four Brothers Chocolates
Friends of Outreach
Giordano’s (Oakbrook Terrace)
Goat Yoga Chicago
Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream
Hotel Baker
HOTWORX (Wheaton)
House of Koukla
I Have a Bean
Images Med Spa
Ivy Restaurant
J. Alexander’s
JoJo’s Shake Bar (Naperville)
Kendra Scott

Kim Johnson Photography
Kimmer’s Ice Cream
ko-ze wine room
La Sorella di Francesca
Lake Geneva Cruise Line | Gage Marine Corp.
Lynfred Winery
Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.
Marcel’s Culinary Experience
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Mion Artisan Soap Co.
My Half of The Sky
Navy Pier
Nothing Bundt Cakes (Wheaton)
Peony Nails & Spa
Riley + Wheat
Stones Jewelry
Studio Movie Grill
Suzette’s Creperie
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
The Graceful Ordinary
The Little Traveler
The McAninch Arts Center (The MAC)
Tribute Cookie Co
Two Hound Red Brewery Co.
Tyndale
Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Wheaton Meat Co.
Wheaton Park District (Arrowhead Golf Club)
Zazú Salon & Day Spa (Wheaton)