Ways to Give
As an operating division of Lurie Children's, Almost Home Kids relies on an engaged and supportive community to help children with medical complexities transition safely from hospital to home. Through your support, we provide specialized services, family training, and the resources families need to care for their child with confidence.
None of this would be possible without you. Please explore the variety of ways you can partner with us to help create healthier futures for every child.
For questions about making a gift, please contact Laura Rao at lkrao@luriechildrens.org.
Attend a Fundraising Event
2026 SHARE THE CARE BALL
Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel
Friday, October 2, 2026
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception | 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Dancing
Black Tie
Proceeds from the Share the Care Ball will support Almost Home Kids, an operating division of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, helping children with medical complexities transition from hospital to home through 24-hour care while preparing families for the journey ahead.
Purchase tickets or a corporate sponsorship
Contact Laura Rao at lkrao@luriechildrens.org with event questions.
Make a Gift
Your generosity helps transform children’s lives. Below are several ways to support Almost Home Kids. For additional giving options, including IRA gifts, stock transfers, and estate planning, please contact Laura Rao at lkrao@luriechildrens.org.
Online
When making a gift online, you can choose to make a one-time payment or enroll in our monthly giving program. DONATE NOW
Send a Check
Please make checks payable to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, include “Almost Home Kids” in the memo line, and send to the following address:
Mailing Address:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation
Department 4586
Carol Stream, IL 60122-4586
Via FedEx:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation
Attn: Lurie Children’s Hospital MASTER 4586
131 S. Dearborn, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Donor-Advised Fund
To direct a gift to support Almost Home Kids at Lurie Children’s from your donor-advised fund, simply share our legal name, address and federal tax ID:
Legal name: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation
Mailing Address: 225 E. Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611
Federal Tax ID: 36-3357006
Create a Team
The Walk for Lurie Children’s
On Sunday, June 7, walk three miles at Busse Woods or Montrose Harbor alongside patients, families, caregivers, and staff, then stay for a post-walk celebration filled with connection, inspiration, and fun. The Walk for Lurie Children’s brings our community together in support of a shared mission to create a healthier future for every child.
Join The Walk for Lurie Children’s and choose to fundraise for Almost Home Kids, helping children with medical complexities transition safely from hospital to home.
Create a Fundraiser for Almost Home Kids
Donate your birthday. Run a 5K. Host a lemonade stand. Climb a mountain. You can do anything to raise money for Almost Home Kids at Lurie Children’s! There’s no limit to the ways you can fundraise. Get started.
Volunteer
Volunteering at Lurie Children’s and Almost Home Kids can provide a life-enriching experience. Volunteers can be found throughout the main hospital and outpatient centers in a variety of roles, from the concierge and greeter stations to activity-based roles in the Panda Center and at the patients’ bedsides. Whether through direct or indirect interaction with patients and their families, our volunteers play an important role in improving the quality of care and the overall hospital experience. Explore volunteer opportunities
Join a Fundraising Board
Almost Home Kids Foundation Board
The Almost Home Kids (AHK) Foundation Board was established to focus exclusively on philanthropic support for our programs and services. The Board is comprised of area professionals and civic leaders committed to the mission of AHK. Throughout the year, the Board holds meetings, engages with AHK leadership and providers and actively supports signature fundraising initiatives, including the Share the Care Ball.
For more information about the AHK Foundation Board, please contact Laura Rao at: lkrao@luriechildrens.org.
Young Associates Board
The Young Associates Board (YAB) is comprised of young professionals in the Chicagoland area dedicated to strengthening the message of Almost Home Kids through awareness and fundraising events. Throughout the year, the Board holds meetings, social outings and participates in community activities to support the mission of Almost Home Kids.
The YAB Executive Board consists of three permanent officers: Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. Additional spots are reserved on the Executive Board for Committee Chairpersons and the Event Chair. The Board, and its members host the very successful annual fundraiser “No Place Like Home”.
These individuals were selected based on their continued advocacy and dedication to the Almost Home Kids mission. Each has shown a high level of commitment to advancing the impact of YAB and increasing general awareness in their respective personal and professional networks.
For more information on how to get involved please contact Julia at: jnehf@wintrust.com.
