Great times for a great cause

One for the Kids

We thought that you may want to know ... How does One for the Kids work?

How We Make An Impact

One for the Kids was established in 1993 by a group of concerned individuals who wanted to make a difference. Since that time we have raised over $2,000,000 for our partner charities, Advocate Children’s Heart Institute and Special Olympics Chicago. In addition to our partner charities, we choose a family in need to be the main beneficiary of our Curve Ball Event. Our motto has always been “a great time for a great cause” and if you’ve ever attended our events, you will see just that. Your support has had an incredible impact on thousands of families in the Chicagoland area with children in need.

2026 Curve Ball

Come have a great time for a great cause with us at our annual Curve Ball event on February 28th! This year we are raising money for the Stanley Family, Advocate Children’s Heart Institute and Special Children’s Charities. Learn more about the event and get your tickets here!

3 Ways to Give

Golf Outing

Our annual Golf Outing is hosted every August and supports our partner charities, Advocate Children’s Heart Institute and Special Children’s Charities.

Curve Ball

Our annual cocktail event is thrown once a year to benefit our selected host family. We plan a grand evening of dancing, good food and great entertainment for a worthy cause.

Direct Donations

One for the Kids also accepts direct donations throughout the year. Donate now.

Events

In addition to our traditional benefactors, local families, that have a specific child based need, are nominated to our organization each year. Our cocktail event's main purpose is to help support one of those families. This allows us to focus our efforts to a specific family, child, and need.

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Make a Donation

One for the Kids was established in 1993 by a group of concerned individuals who wanted to make a difference. Our first event was held at Old Oaks Golf course and raised a few thousand dollars. Since that time we have raised over $2,500,000 for several different charities. All our charities benefit children of the Chicagoland area.

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Photo Gallery

View photos from past events such as our annual Curve Ball, raising money for our host family each year, or our annual Golf Outing, benefiting children's charities in the Chicagoland area.

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