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We are excited to host our 8th annual Trunk Party for our youth heading to college or a trade school this August. For many participants, acquiring school supplies has always been challenging. They are leaving home and heading out alone for the first time. Our goal is to create trunks of supplies for our youth to take to school so they can arrive prepared and ready to learn.

Trunks will include items such as Backpacks, notebooks, twin Size Sheet Sets (extra-long), pillows, laundry detergent, shower caddy, shower shoes, bath towels, first aid kits, AND MORE!

Register your youth TODAY with the form on this page to secure their trunk.

How You Can Help

  • Purchase Items From The Registry
  • Sponsor A Trunk
  • Sponsor The Event
  • Make A Donation
  • Volunteer

For questions about donating, please email Malisha Dunigan at Malisha.Dunigan@ucanchicago.org.

Event Details

Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Time: 4 pm - 6 pm

Location: UCAN, 3605 W Fillmore, Chicago, IL 60624

How To Get Involved!

Purchase Items

Purchase Dorm Essentials from our Wal-mart registry:

OR, shop on your own and drop the items off at UCAN, 3605 W. Fillmore Street (M-F 9am-4:30pm)!

Sponsor A Trunk

For $750, UCAN will provide 10 youth with supplies needed for college.

As a thank-you, UCAN will:

  • Recognize you or your company during the event
  • Tag on social media
  • Take a photo with our college-bound students

Sponsor The Vibe

$500 will help fund UCAN refreshments and food to celebrate our scholars' accomplishments.

As a thank-you,

UCAN will:

  • Recognize you or your company as an event sponsor prior to and during the event.

Make A General Donation

All contributions no matter the size will impact our youth heading to college.

Volunteer With Us

Be part of the home team creating the fun!

Email andrea.lee@ucanchicago to sign-up.

Register For Your Trunk Today!