2.9.15 | Chicago, IL | The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS/Chicago (DIFFA/Chicago) Auxiliary Board will be hosting its third annual DIFFArence event on Friday, March 6 at The Center on Halsted. Livening up the evening with a specially designed “Prom” theme, Dance for a DIFFArence will get guests moving while simultaneously moving one step closer to eradicating HIV/AIDS. The event welcomes local design and business professionals for an entertaining evening designed to celebrate the advancements made towards the cause with music, cocktails and dancing.  All ticket, raffle and prom court voting proceeds will go directly to Chicago-area service agencies that provide assistance, education and outreach to those living with HIV/AIDS.
 
Promising an unforgettable experience, Dance for A DIFFArence will feature live entertainment from DJ Versage, a specially designed balloon arc photo booth and the official announcement of the evening’s prom king and queen. Gold sponsors include: APEX Wood Floors, DL Couch, ECI, Jane Hamley Wells, Luminaire, Maharam, National Office Furniture, Stark Carpet, Teknion, The Wine Goddess and Yellow Goat Design.  Platinum sponsors include: J.C. Anderson, Inc., Nate Berkus, OFS Management and Scott Group Custom Carpets.  Catering will be provided by Phil Stefani Signature Events.
 
As a special bonus, the prom court will also serve as the host committee, lead by Steve Kadlec, Scott Delano, Michael Day, JT Garofalo, Ty Simpson, Sarah Kuchar, Maurya Cohan, Beth Cole, Kim Winzeler and Stephanie Smothers.

When:
Friday, March 6, 2015
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where:
Center on Halsted: Gymnasium
3656 North Halsted Street,
Chicago, IL 60613
 
Tickets:  
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at: www.diffachicago.org.

Social media users are also encouraged to post before, during and after the event using the hashtag #DIFFAPROM. 
 
About DIFFA/Chicago: DIFFA/Chicago (The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) is a not-for-profit fundraising and grant-making foundation that distributes funds to Chicago area HIV/AIDS service agencies to provide direct services, preventative education and outreach to people who are HIV positive, living with AIDS or at-risk for infection. Founded in 1984, DIFFA has granted more than $40 million to hundreds of community-based organizations nationwide.

Six years ago, in an effort to continue DIFFA’s reputation for innovation in fundraising, DIFFA/Chicago created an Auxiliary Board consisting of Chicago’s young design and business professionals. Our mission is to expand awareness of the growing effect of HIV/AIDS within the Chicago community to a more extensive audience.
 
DIFFA/Chicago 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1647A, Chicago, IL 60654
Tel: 312-644-6412 Fax: 312-644-6413
www.diffachicago.org [email protected]