Shop and Dine for a Cause with the Cancer Support Center sponsored by the Homewood Business Association

The Homewood Business Association (HBA), a 501(c)(3) organization, is proud to announce that the Cancer Support Center (CSC) has been selected as the recipient of its 2026 community fundraiser ‘Shop and Dine for a Cause’. This annual initiative brings together local businesses and the community to support a Homewood‑based not‑for‑profit organization.

Participating HBA retailers and restaurants will donate 10% of each purchase directly to the Cancer Support Center. Shoppers and diners must indicate at checkout that their purchase is in support of CSC for the donation to apply.

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Shop and Dine is more than just a community event. It's an opportunity to support local businesses while raising awareness for local families impacted by cancer. By coming together as a community, we help shine light on the support services available through CSC - all at no cost to the participants. Together, we are creating connection, compassion and impact close to home.

“We’re so excited and grateful to be selected by the Homewood Business Association as the beneficiary of the Shop and Dine for a Cause fundraiser. This feel‑good community initiative helps us keep doing what we love—providing welcoming, supportive programs at no cost for anyone impacted by cancer.”

Kristen Kolwelter Lunsford, Executive Director Cancer Support Center

How to Participate? Shop, stamp, and win! Pick-up your passport at participating businesses. Visit participating locations to collect stamps with each purchase. Drop off your passport at your final stop for a chance to win HBA gift cards worth over $150—more stamps mean more chances to win!

*Participants must mention they are shopping or dining in support of the Cancer Support Center for the donation to be applied.

Representatives from the Cancer Support Center will be at select stores from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to share programming information such as nutrition support, art therapy, and counseling. These programs and more are part of CSC’s six Pillars and are offered at no cost to anyone impacted by cancer: Child and Family Programs; Counseling and Stress Management; Fitness and Physical Wellness; Education and Networking; and Body Image Assistance.

Homewood Business Association – Shopping and Dining for a Cause
Participating Businesses

Stores
Art 4 Soul
Beyond the Book
Gaia’s Market & Refillery
Loulou Belle
UpsaDaisy Boutique
The Village Door
The Villager Gift Shop

Restaurants
Bergstein’s NY Deli
Copper Still Martini Lounge

Dairy Queen
Grady’s Snack and Dine

About the Cancer Support Center:

The Cancer Support Center provides free emotional, educational, and practical support to anyone impacted by cancer—at any stage of the journey. With locations in Homewood and Mokena, along with virtual programming, the Center ensures individuals and families can access care wherever they are.

Through a comprehensive range of evidence-based services including, counseling, support groups, nutrition and wellness programs, educational workshops, and resources for children, families, and caregivers, the Cancer Support Center addresses the full scope of the cancer experience. Programs are led by licensed professionals and experienced subject matter experts, creating a trusted space for connection, healing, and empowerment.

For more than 30 years, the Cancer Support Center has served as a vital community resource, removing barriers by offering all services at no cost. This work is made possible through the generosity of donors, partners, and volunteers who believe that no one should face cancer alone.

Learn more or support the mission at www.cancersupportcenter.org

Contact:

Allisa Opyd

Development Coordinator

aopyd@cancersupportcenter.org

847-814-1862