2026 Fall Fundraiser: Safe Families

Safe Families

Safe Families is an independent nonprofit organization that provides short-term hosting for children whose families are going through a difficult time and do not have a strong support system. Their goal is to prevent children from entering the foster care system and potentially being separated from their parents or siblings. Safe Families has chapters across the country, and we would be focusing on the Chicago chapter! Our fundraising would support a care closet that provides essential items for volunteer host families caring for children, as well as for parents who need additional support. Safe Families was founded by the same people who founded Lydia Home.

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Help us reach our goal of $3,000.

2026 Welcome Back Picnic

2026 Cal's Angels GO Gold Football Game T-Shirt Fundraiser

Photo Credit: Ruthie Plankar

New Trier’s annual Gold Out brought our community together through compassion, service, and support for children and families affected by pediatric cancer.

The tradition began with New Trier student Olivia Sergot, whose strength, kindness, and commitment to helping others inspired our community during her own cancer journey. Olivia passed away in 2021, but her impact continues through this annual event, which has grown to support and honor other New Trier students, alumni, and families affected by cancer.

In partnership with Cal’s Angels, students sold gold T-shirts leading up to the Gold Out football game. Proceeds supported Cal’s Angels’ mission of granting wishes, raising awareness, and funding pediatric cancer research.

Students, staff, families, and fans came together by wearing gold and filling the stands in support of this important cause. The Gold Out continues to be a powerful New Trier tradition built on kindness, remembrance, and community.

Photo Credit: Ruthie Plankar