Lincoln Park Community Services Hosts Metamorphosis 2026 “An Enchanted Evening”

Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) invites neighbors, supporters and community leaders to step into a night of wonder and purpose at Metamorphosis 2026, its annual spring gala, on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 6pm-11pm at Serabande (2726 W Roscoe Street). This year’s theme, “An Enchanted Evening,” reimagines the beloved event as an immersive experience where creativity, storytelling, and community impact come together.

For over 40 years, LPCS has served as a beacon of hope, offering shelter, vital resources, and pathways to independence for Chicagoans experiencing homelessness and poverty. Metamorphosis is an annual gala celebrating this transformative work and the community support that makes it possible.

This year will be an experiential event. The evening will include close up magic by magician Dan Feltey, a tarot card reader, and a live painting created during the reception that will be auctioned later. LPCS is pleased to welcome faculty from the Merit School of Music who will be adding to the ambiance with sounds reminiscent of a renaissance fair.

In addition, guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner, along with a program and both live and silent auctions in support of LPCS’s mission to provide housing, essential services, and stability for Chicago’s unhoused community. The auction will also feature items such as an autographed poster from the cast of award winning television show The Bear.

“This year’s event is about creating a sense of possibility,” said Cheryl Hamilton-Hill, CEO of LPCS. “When guests walk into Metamorphosis, we want them to feel transported—but also deeply connected to the real stories of resilience and progress happening every day at LPCS. It’s that balance of inspiration and purpose that makes the night so meaningful.”

A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of a special award recognizing outstanding commitment to service and community impact. Lynn Brenan will receive the Compassion in Action Award in recognition of her unwavering dedication to LPCS’s Drop-In Program, where her consistent presence and care have made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless guests.

LPCS Impact Highlights

• 7,000+ individuals served annually
• 69 individuals graduated and moved into permanent housing in 2025
• 109,000+ meals served
• 440 individuals supported through Interim Housing
• 6,000+ Drop-In visits supporting immediate needs and case management

As LPCS continues its work, Metamorphosis 2026 offers an opportunity not just to gather, but to actively shape what comes next for thousands of individuals working toward stability and independence.

For tickets or more information on Metamorphosis, please visit www.lpcschicago.org.

About Lincoln Park Community Services
Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes. Serving individuals 18 and older, LPCS operates across two locations in Lincoln Park and Old Town, offering services including shelter, meals, showers, clothing, ID assistance, mental health and substance use counseling, interim housing, permanent supportive housing, street outreach, and a growing Graduate Community.