We are looking forward to our event on February 28th. We apprciate all the raffle ticket purchases and donations that have been made to date. There is still time to purchase tickets! You can navigate through the various options by utilizing the buttons in the top right-hand corner of your screen:
Once you have completed purchasing your raffle tickets and choosing your allocations (choice of prizes), please complete the transaction; to process your payment, CLICK ON YOUR NAME IN THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF THE SCREEN and follow the instructions provided.
Please share this link with your family and friends; every purchase or donation is greatly appreciated! https://betterunite.com/gerry-2024heynonnybenefitconcertauction
Gerry’s Café Mission and Status:
Gerry’s Café is a one-of-a-kind coffee shop in Arlington Heights staffed by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serving great coffee, pastries and fresh breakfast and lunch offerings, all with a welcoming smile.
We’ve come a long way, but still need your help. The year 2023 was a pivotal for Gerry's Cafe. After a long five-year journey of fundraising and location scouting, the dream, promise and opportunity of Gerry's Cafe finally materialized at 1802 N. Arlington Heights Road. This achievement became a reality because of your unwavering support and dedication. However, our mission of Changing Lives One Cup at a Time is far from complete. Being a non-profit organization with a special workforce comprising of over 40 remarkable individuals, our operational expenses far exceed those of the average cafe; these expenses are in alignment with our mission, providing as many teammates opportunities as possible, even if that mean our expenses exceed those of a comparable cafe. Consequently, we find ourselves in continued need of your support; we humbly ask you once again to help us and participate in our fund-a-need, raffle, or auction. Your contributions will ensure that our dedicated employees continue to find opportunity and employment, and Gerry's Cafe remains a strong and enduring presence in our community, both now and in the future.
Gerry Cafe is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Learn more on our website: Gerry's Café