We've raised 100% of our goal! Thank you!
Because of our community’s generosity, we reached our Raise the Roof goal.
Your gifts are helping us:
  • Repair and protect the roof so the Big Blue House stays dry, safe, and welcoming
  • Strengthen our fencing to keep kids and families secure during programs and events
  • Upgrade critical electrical work so we can safely power everything from quiet counseling sessions to busy family nights
Every dollar you gave helps us protect this house so it can keep serving families for years to come. Thank you.

Raise The Roof Donor List

To every family, foundation, and partner who gave to the Raise the Roof campaign—thank you. Your generosity strengthens our home and directly supports the well-being of young families on Chicago’s West Side. Because of you, the Big Blue House remains a safe, stable, and welcoming place where parents feel supported, children can thrive, and community continues to grow. 
We are grateful for your trust, your partnership, and your belief in the work we do together.
​
CHAMPION – $5,000+
Hilgart Family
Frechette Family Foundation
Illinois Landmark Preservation

BUILDER – $500–$1,499
Valderrama Family
Lindner/Karumbaya Family
Arora Family
Joss Family
Anonymous
SUPPORTER – $100–$499
McNamara Family
Tuhey Family
Pratish Patel
Chamille Weddington
Michael Russell

FRIEND – Under $100
Kyra Pych
Isabelle Elderkin

Why We’re Still Raising Support ​

​The campaign is complete, but the work of caring for a 100+ year old house is never really “done.”The Big Blue House is where:
  • Parents find support and community
  • Children learn, play, read, and grow
  • Families gather for meals, workshops, and moments that matter
To keep all of that going, we need ongoing capital support to:
  • Respond quickly when something breaks
  • Plan for big repairs instead of scrambling
  • Dream and build the next phase of this space for families
Your continued gifts now go toward maintaining and improving the Big Blue House so we can keep opening the door to more families.