Goldberg Kohn's women attorneys established ENGAGE (working women who Enjoy Networking, Giving and Getting Educated) in 2003 with the primary objective of bringing together women attorneys and business professionals for networking while participating in social, philanthropic and educational activities. ENGAGE is a non-profit organization and its annual events benefit a Chicago area charity whose founding principles revolve around networking, giving and education.
Since the first ENGAGE event in February of 2003, the group has educated women on topics ranging from mental health, self-care, sustainability, empowerment and heart health, to self-defense and home décor. ENGAGE participation has tripled in size since its origination, and has helped support numerous charities and dozens of women-owned businesses. The charities include:
- Anti-Hunger Federation
- Bottomless Closet
- Brain Research Foundation
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Chicago Foundation for Women
- Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
- Friends of Battered Women & Their Children
- Greater Chicago Food Depository
- Keep Chicago Beautiful
- Literature for All of Us
- NeighborSpace
- New Life for Old Bags
- RefugeeOne
- Restored Hope
- Sarah's Circle
- The Licorice Project
- The Newberry Library
ENGAGE's women-owned business partners have included:
- Bright Beat
- Center & Room to Breathe
- evolveHer
- Flower Firm
- Flowers for Dreams
- Jezowski Creative
- Limelight Catering
- Organic Headshots
- Paramount Catering
- Re:New
- Revel Décor
- Romy Modlin Photography
- Scratch Goods