Bernie’s Book Bank Fundraising Events

Join us for one of our annual benefits!

Bernie’s Book Bank hosts a variety of annual benefits to support its mission to increase book ownership among under-served children from birth through sixth grade. You’re invited! Join fellow community members to learn more about the mission of Bernie’s Book Bank and support the 300,000 Chicagoland children served by Bernie’s Book Bank, annually.

2022 Event Schedule 

August 29, 2022
Birdies & Book Charity Golf Classic at Shoreacres
Birdies & Books is the longest-running fundraising event for Bernie’s Book Bank. Foursomes registration will open on June 13, based on availability.

September TBD, 2022
Walk As One Chicago
Join David Kaplan, host of Kap+J-Hood on ESPN 1000, as he and our CEO Darrin Utynek walk from Wrigley Field to Guaranteed Rate Field to unite Chicago and benefit Bernie’s Book Bank.

December 10, 2022
Patrick Mannelly Award Dinner
The Patrick Mannelly Award recognizes the top collegiate Long Snapper. The ceremony, benefiting Bernie’s Book Bank, will be hosted at our Lake Bluff facility and will be live-streamed.

Looking for additional ways to get involved in our mission?

• SPONSOR AN EVENT: Each fundraising event features a variety of sponsorship levels with unique recognition opportunities for you to choose from. This is a great opportunity for your company to invest in the children of Chicagoland and increase book ownership. Interested? Contact Nikki, Director of Development, at [email protected]
• DONATE BOOKS: You can donate gently used children’s books at one of our 120+ Book Drop Locations.
• INVEST IN CHILDREN: Make a donation to directly provide free quality books for local under-served children. Every $8 investment provides 8 books for a child.