HESED HOUSE Set for Saturday, May 6, at White Eagle Country Club, the Derby Party raises funds to help neighbors in need. Sponsored in part by Gerald Auto Group, the Derby Party includes dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing at the after party. Hesed House brings Kentucky Derby to Naperville for a good cause Enjoy the Kentucky Derby experience locally-all the way down to the stunning hats-whien Hesed House brings its annual Derby Party to Naperville. portions of surrounding communities Hesed House is working toward expanding its family shelter in the future-a goal the Derby Party fundraiser will help make a reality. Jernigan said a lack of affordable housing is a major contributor to homelessness in the area. Many of the guests tuming to Hesed House work full time, but still cannot afford a place to live. Set for 3-10 pm Saturday, May 6, at White Eagle Country Club, 5400 Club Drive, the Derby Party raises much-needed funds to help neighbors in need. The party will feature a "main event from 3 to 7 pm, with delicious food and drink, live and silent auctions. a Derby Diamond Draw raffle and other fundraising activities. From 7 to 10 pm. an after party will take place with dancing, a hand-rolled cigar bar and a variety of festive fun. The second-largest homeless shelter in Illinois, Hesed House serves families and individuals facing homelessness in the community. Among the services Hesed House provides are a women's overnight emergency shelter, family shelter, case management, a homeless prevention program on-site and off-site supportive housing, advocacy and a day program. Last year's Derby Party raised $500,000-an impressive amount the organization hopes to exceed in 2023 "This year, our goal is to raise funds not only for our organization overall but specifically our family shelter," said Lauren Jernigan, Division Director for Development for Hesed House. "We have a significant number of families in our community facing homelessness who are turning to Hesed House because they have nowhere else to go Those numbers aren't going down. Serving Aurora and Naperville and It is a big factor," she said. "When people become homeless, it's that much harder to move toward independent living, We would love to be able to close our doors because we've met that need, but we have to be here to be available to those who might need us tomorrow and in the future." Gerald Subaru of Naperville is a presenting sponsor for the Derby Party and a generous supporter of Hesed House, Jemagin said. "The Gerald Auto Group has been a tremendous partner for a long time, and we're honored to have them as a presenting sponsor for the Derby Party." Jeragin said. "They also support us in a number of other ways. During the pandemic, they helped us with critical cleaning support and meals. They've also assisted with sock drives and other need drives throughout the year. They're just wonderful partners who are committed to making our community a better place Donna Lawler of the Gerald Auto Group said Gerald is proud to be a supporter of Hesed House, "We're honored to sponsor such a wonderful cause and support an organization that does such great work in the community. Lawler said. "The Derby Party is a fun event that raises crucial funds to help our neighbors who are battling homelessness" To learn more about Hesed House or the Derby Party, contact Jernigan at (630) 914-6428 or via email at donate@hesedhouse.org, For more information on Gerald Subaru of Naperville, visit www.geraldsubarumaperville.com. Gerald Cares www.GeraldCares.com HESED HOUSE Set for Saturday , May 6 , at White Eagle Country Club , the Derby Party raises funds to help neighbors in need . Sponsored in part by Gerald Auto Group , the Derby Party includes dinner , live and silent auctions and dancing at the after party . Hesed House brings Kentucky Derby to Naperville for a good cause Enjoy the Kentucky Derby experience locally - all the way down to the stunning hats - whien Hesed House brings its annual Derby Party to Naperville . portions of surrounding communities Hesed House is working toward expanding its family shelter in the future - a goal the Derby Party fundraiser will help make a reality . Jernigan said a lack of affordable housing is a major contributor to homelessness in the area . Many of the guests tuming to Hesed House work full time , but still cannot afford a place to live . Set for 3-10 pm Saturday , May 6 , at White Eagle Country Club , 5400 Club Drive , the Derby Party raises much - needed funds to help neighbors in need . The party will feature a " main event from 3 to 7 pm , with delicious food and drink , live and silent auctions . a Derby Diamond Draw raffle and other fundraising activities . From 7 to 10 pm . an after party will take place with dancing , a hand - rolled cigar bar and a variety of festive fun . The second - largest homeless shelter in Illinois , Hesed House serves families and individuals facing homelessness in the community . Among the services Hesed House provides are a women's overnight emergency shelter , family shelter , case management , a homeless prevention program on - site and off - site supportive housing , advocacy and a day program . Last year's Derby Party raised $ 500,000 - an impressive amount the organization hopes to exceed in 2023 " This year , our goal is to raise funds not only for our organization overall but specifically our family shelter , " said Lauren Jernigan , Division Director for Development for Hesed House . " We have a significant number of families in our community facing homelessness who are turning to Hesed House because they have nowhere else to go Those numbers aren't going down . Serving Aurora and Naperville and It is a big factor , " she said . " When people become homeless , it's that much harder to move toward independent living , We would love to be able to close our doors because we've met that need , but we have to be here to be available to those who might need us tomorrow and in the future . " Gerald Subaru of Naperville is a presenting sponsor for the Derby Party and a generous supporter of Hesed House , Jemagin said . " The Gerald Auto Group has been a tremendous partner for a long time , and we're honored to have them as a presenting sponsor for the Derby Party . " Jeragin said . " They also support us in a number of other ways . During the pandemic , they helped us with critical cleaning support and meals . They've also assisted with sock drives and other need drives throughout the year . They're just wonderful partners who are committed to making our community a better place Donna Lawler of the Gerald Auto Group said Gerald is proud to be a supporter of Hesed House , " We're honored to sponsor such a wonderful cause and support an organization that does such great work in the community . Lawler said . " The Derby Party is a fun event that raises crucial funds to help our neighbors who are battling homelessness " To learn more about Hesed House or the Derby Party , contact Jernigan at ( 630 ) 914-6428 or via email at donate@hesedhouse.org , For more information on Gerald Subaru of Naperville , visit www.geraldsubarumaperville.com . Gerald Cares www.GeraldCares.com