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​SAA Spring Benefit
On Saturday, March 16, SAA hosted the largest Spring Benefit in our school’s history, with over 245 guests in attendance at the Chicago Botanic Garden. A special thank you to all who attended, supported, and helped create this magical night for the SAA community.​

With the generous and passionate support of so many, A Night in the Garden raised critical funds to advance our mission and elevate the SAA experience.  We thank all of you for your dedication to the SAA community! ​
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We couldn't have done it without...
...the Spring Benefit Guests who spent the evening with us and supported
A Night in the Garden by purchasing tickets,
bidding on auction items, and raising your paddles! 

...the SAA Community who participated by bidding from home,
purchasing auction items to support our mission!

...the Spring Benefit Committee members who were an integral part of this event from inception to execution. This committee spent countless hours planning
and organizing to ensure the event was not only a success,
but an evening where our community could celebrate our
students, faculty and families.
...the Sponsors and Donors who contributed to costs associated
with the event, gave of their professional services, or
donated goods and services for the event and auctions. 

...the Faculty and Staff who supported A Night in the Garden
and the Youth Event with
great energy and enthusiasm.

...our Blue Horizon Award Honoree Mrs. Joann Polko
for her inspiring message for our future, and her
​former students' tribute honoring her dedication
to SAA’s mission and core values.

Fund-the-Future 

Thanks to your support, we raised over $120,000 for our Fund-the-Future campaign during the evening's much anticipated Paddle Raise! 

This generous support of SAA’s Scholarship Fund will make a transformative impact on the lives of students. Each year, there are SAA families who struggle financially to continue at SAA. Further, there are qualified students who are unable to attend SAA because the family’s financial need exceeds the school’s available funding. We are thrilled to have taken this important first step toward our goal of funding full need.  

If you have not had a chance to participate in SAA’s Scholarship Fund, please help us give every gifted student the opportunity for an SAA education.  Donate now »
Event Sponsors
​If you have any questions, or would like to support the 2020 Spring Benefit, please contact the Advancement Office. ​You can also view the Spring Benefit Catalog .