Mikva Challenge IL Hosts Virtual Spring Benefit

Mikva Challenge IL is one of the few organizations that focus on civic engagement, getting youth involved in the civic process, and empowering youth through leadership and participation in real-world civic experiences. Celebrate youth reshaping democracy at Mikva Challenge Illinois’ 22nd Annual Spring Benefit, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, virtually, from 5 – 6 p.m. CT.

This virtual event will highlight youth civic engagement and inspiring youth leaders that are working to better our shared communities. This live and interactive event with Mikva Challenge champions will honor the power of youth voice and feature an intimate setting with other Mikva Challenge supporters and youth leaders, centered on civic teambuilding, facilitated by Mikva student leaders.

Tickets to the Spring Benefit can be purchased at, bit.ly/MikvaILBenefit2021Register.

“We recognize the value that young people bring to the table and despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic brought, Mikva Challenge continued to empower thousands of students and leaders across Illinois to inform and reshape their communities. Our team quickly pivoted and continued to serve students virtually throughout the state of Illinois,” said Vernee Green, CEO of Mikva Challenge IL. “Proceeds from the Spring Benefit will allow Mikva Challenge to continue to reach over 10,000 youth in Chicago and Illinois in 2021 with innovative civic and community enrichment programs.”

The Mikva Challenge IL Youth Reshaping Democracy Spring Benefit is possible thanks to the generous support of corporate and institutional sponsors. This includes Champion Sponsors Allstate Insurance Company, GCM Grosvenor and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. The Birnbaum Family / Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund Inc. are Advocate Sponsors.  Ally Sponsors include BNY Mellon Investment Management, Cubs Charities, Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation, Bryant Legal Group PC and Smith Graham Investment Advisors. Additionally, Devon Bank, Nuveen, Pierce Family Foundation, Koenig Family Foundation, Segall Bryant & Hamill, Dolan Law and Thompson Falanagan also contributed as Supporter Sponsors.

For more information on this event, sponsorship opportunities, and/or getting involved with Mikva Challenge, please contact Jamie Dillon at (312) 863-6345, jamie@mikvachallenge.org.

 About Mikva Challenge

Mikva Challenge develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society. Mikva Challenge is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization named in honor of the late Congressman, Judge, and White House Counsel Abner J. Mikva and his wife, educator Zoe Mikva. Mikva Challenge was founded on the premise that youth voice and participation matter, and that our civic and political life will be stronger when youth participate and shape their own destinies. We envision a stronger, inclusive democracy that values youth voice.

To learn more about Mikva Challenge, please visit www.mikvachallenge.org. Visit Mikva Challenge on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @MikvaChallenge.