Events

Check out the fun stuff going on at Gerry’s Cafe!

Walk in a Parade!

🎆 July 4 – Arlington Heights (AM) & Mt. Prospect (PM)
🎇 July 5 – Palatine

Want to do something cool and have a memorable, fun experience? Grab your friends and family and walk in a parade with Gerry's Cafe! We especially need volunteers to walk with us in the Mt. Prospect and Palatine Parade.🚶

Golf Charity Classic

Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at

Rolling Green Country Club.

Save the date! Join us for an unforgettable day of golf, great music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks—all in support of a meaningful cause.

Run For Us!

Chicago Marathon Sunday, October 12, 2025

Make Gerry’s Cafe your Charity of Choice!

Past Events

Live band performing onstage with audience watching in a dimly lit venue.

Three women smiling at an indoor event, with star and snowflake decorations, wearing name tags and casual attire. The background includes a mural and tables with people.

A man and woman smiling at a party with other people in the background.

Three women smiling at an event in front of a sign for Gerry's Café.

Four people posing together indoors, smiling and appearing to have fun, with name tags visible on their clothing. One person is wearing an orange shirt, while the others wear darker colors. The setting includes a few drinks and casual attire.

Live band performing on stage with guitars, keyboard, and drums under colorful stage lights.

Group of people smiling in a social gathering, wearing casual attire and name tags.

Two people smiling and embracing at an indoor event, wearing casual clothing with name tags and green beaded necklaces, against a dark background with other people visible.

Group of people in a café with a Grinch character, smiling behind the counter, featuring menu boards and coffee machines in the background.

Group of people participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside a building.

Volunteers handing out marathon shirts at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2024 booth.

A band performing on stage with colorful lighting and an audience seated at tables in a club or small concert venue.

People walking near a clubhouse surrounded by trees and greenery, with a crowd in the background, possibly at a golf event.

Trophy displayed on a table with a sign reading "Gerry's Café Golf Classic Champions." The polished silver cup is mounted on a black base with previous winners' names engraved. A person in casual attire is seen in the background working on a laptop.

Group of people standing in front of a Gerry's Café display featuring a large iced coffee image, promoting employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Two people holding a large sign for Gerry's Café, featuring a graphic of an iced beverage, promoting employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The sign includes the website gerryscafe.org and a QR code.

A sponsorship sign on a golf course from Wintrust, thanking the community and promoting Gerry's Cafe Cup of Joy Golf Classic event.

Two children posing with a person in a Grinch costume wearing a Santa outfit, in a store with shelves displaying merchandise such as shirts, mugs, and plush teddy bears.

A person in a green elf costume standing next to someone dressed as the Grinch in a red Santa outfit, in a store with shelves of cups and products in the background.

Band performing live on stage in a dimly lit venue with blue lights and a "Oh Yes!" neon sign.

Man holding a signed guitar on stage, with neon sign "Oh Yes!" and musical instruments in the background, surrounded by an audience.

Three women smiling at an indoor social gathering, holding plates of food, with a TV showing a hockey game in the background.

Group of people in aprons and hats at a baked goods stand labeled Gerry's Cafe, offering cups and pastries. A green and black banner with logos in the background.

Group photo of police officers and cafe staff in uniforms standing indoors.

Group of children and an adult posing in a coffee shop holding an envelope, with coffee-themed decor and shelves in the background.

Group of people of all ages painting pottery at a wooden table in a studio. Art supplies and painted items are visible on the table. A chalkboard says "We Love Our Staff" in the background.

Five women in a clothing store holding garments on hangers, including dresses and blouses. The store has a modern interior with a wooden floor and decorative lighting.

Two people standing behind a table with a blue tablecloth displaying baked goods from "Gerry's Café". The table has trays of pastries, a cardboard box of treats, and drinks in cups. A brick wall is in the background. The people are wearing aprons and

A group of people sitting at a wooden table in a pottery painting studio. They are holding and painting pottery pieces with brushes and paint palettes. The studio is filled with art supplies and decorated with chalkboard walls. Bottles of paint and a

People sitting at a wooden table engaged in a pottery painting activity, surrounded by paint bottles, brushes, and ceramic pieces. A chalkboard with drawings is visible in the background.

Four women sitting at a restaurant table with drinks and menus.

Group of people posing indoors, with holiday decorations in the background, including a Christmas tree. The setting appears casual, with some individuals wearing name tags. Televisions are visible on the walls.

Two women standing on stage in front of microphones reading from papers, with musical instruments like a guitar, keyboard, and drum set in the background; a seated audience is watching, with stage lights illuminating the scene.

Group of people in a cafe holding mugs, smiling, with colorful chalk drawings on the wall and a rainbow flag in the background.

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Cafe employee in uniform standing at the counter, with a menu and coffee syrups in the background.

Make a Difference

Gerry's Café is changing lives by providing an extensive training experience that teaches transferable job and life skills. Though we employ more than 40 adults with disabilities, we’d like to do more. With your help, we can expand Gerry’s Café locations and open related ventures, creating more employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.

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