Blueprints to Bowties: Building futures with Integrity

Sun Dec 28 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-06:00

Kasey's Banquet Hall, Restaurant & Lounge | Lansing

Carlene Matthews
Publisher/HostCarlene Matthews
Blueprints to Bowties: Building futures with Integrity
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Where luxury meets legacy! Support youth trades training & career pathways at a black-tie night of purpose, power, and community impact.
About this Event

Blueprints & Bowties is an elegant Black-Tie fundraiser with a purpose — building the next generation of skilled young leaders through trades training, academic support, financial literacy, and hands-on apprenticeships. This exclusive evening supports DreamScape Youth and HM44 as we train youth to master real-world trade skills and complete on-the-job projects in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, flooring, and more.

When you attend, you are not just dressing up — you are investing in empowerment, opportunity, and generational success for youth across the Chicagoland area.

This night blends luxury, community, and impact, honoring our future builders and celebrating a movement that bridges the gap from elementary school to career readiness. Together, we are equipping young people with the tools to succeed — academically, socially, and vocationally.


An Evening of Purpose + Elegance
  • Formal Black-Tie experience
  • Networking & community partnership connections
  • Dinner & entertainment
  • Silent Auction & Raffles (Split the Pot)
  • Fund-the-Future presentation

Special Highlight

Each ticket includes a raffle entry for a Bathroom or Bedroom Enhancement Project or Flooring.
Completed with support from DreamScape Youth student apprentices
Winner buys materials. Financing available.


Why This Event Matters

Your support fuels programs that provide:

  • Hands-on trades training
  • Real job-site experience
  • Financial literacy + workforce skills
  • SEL development + leadership training
  • Youth mentorship + academic support

You’re not just donating — you are helping young people build skills, confidence, and careers.

This is how we build stronger communities.
This is how we change futures.
This is Blueprints & Bowties.


Dress Code

Black-tie. Urban elegance.
Show up with excellence — because our youth deserve excellence.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kasey's Banquet Hall, Restaurant & Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing, United States

Tickets

USD 67.85

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