West Loop Bavarian Block Party,

About the event

Don your Dirndl and your Lederhosen, fill your stein and say “Prost” to the West Loop! Haymarket Center's Associate Board will host this German-themed event that will offer guests a terrific time and raise funds to support Haymarket Center’s work in treating substance use disorders. The Bavarian Block Party will center on an authentic celebration of German culture, featuring an amazing lineup of Oompah music, kids activities, brats, bretzels, and beverages everyone can enjoy.

West Loop Fest grew from an annual birthday celebration for our founder, the late Monsignor Ignatius McDermott as a way to bring the community together and create goodwill among our neighbors. We continue to honor this tradition with our annual West Loop Fest fundraiser. Funds raised will help provide comprehensive substance use and mental health treatment to Chicago’s vastly ignored and underserved populations.

Why should you sponsor?

The West Loop Bavarian Block Party benefits Haymarket Center, the largest not-for-profit community-based adult detoxification, residential, and outpatient substance use treatment facility in Chicago. We have continually provided comprehensive substance use and mental health treatment to Chicago’s vastly ignored and underserved populations regardless of their ability to afford services. West Loop Fest grew from an annual birthday celebration for our founder, the late Monsignor Ignatius McDermott as a way to bring the community together and create goodwill among our neighbors. We continue to honor this tradition with our annual West Loop Fest fundraiser.

Sarah English

As Vice President of Development, I am responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s fundraising strategy. I joined Haymarket Center in 2020 with more than 14 years of development experience in health care and social services.

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