For more than 30 years, the Midwest Regional Office has focused on building and strengthening a vibrant community of Museum supporters. As the liaison to this region of the country, the office serves as a resource for Museum members, survivors and their families, and the general public.
The Midwest Regional Office serves Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York (upstate), North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
—Lynn Renee Persin for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
2026 Risa K. Lambert Chicago Luncheon - Annual Fundraising Event
In these troubling times, amid the continuing surge in antisemitism violence our community stands together to support the Museum’s critical mission. Join our dedicated chairs, Sharon and Allan Koltin, at the 2026 Risa K. Lambert Chicago Luncheon as we honor survivors and share how we are combating dangerous conspiracy theories and Holocaust distortion, inspiring new generations to confront antisemitism today.
This annual event, which will be held on September 9 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, is named in memory of Risa K. Lambert. From its inception, she was dedicated to the Museum and involved many of her friends in supporting this historic venture. For more information, please see our event site.
Ways to Get Involved
Chicago Next Generation
The Next Generation is a dedicated community of emerging philanthropists and leaders who support the Museum through public outreach and fundraising events. Join this dynamic group and help us honor the victims of the Holocaust by transforming their memories into meaningful action today. Contact midwest@ushmm.org for more information on becoming a Next Generation member and/or learning about upcoming events.
Chairs:
Arielle and Jared Berk
Jenna Mendelsohn
Children of Survivors
Children of Survivors in the Chicagoland area gather regularly to learn about the Museum’s current projects and to share their family histories. To join this group, contact midwest@ushmm.org.
Chair:
Renee Birnberg Silberman
Chicago Teen Committee
The Museum’s Chicago Teen Committee ensures that teens and future generations continue to find the lessons of the Holocaust relevant in their lives. Over recent years, hundreds of Chicago-area teens and their parents have come together to hear from local Holocaust survivors and Museum speakers.
To learn more about the Midwest Regional Office and Museum programming, please contact midwest@ushmm.org.
Midwest Regional Office P.O. Box 1852 Highland Park, IL 60035-7852