Friends,
Thank you so much for braving the heat and joining us at the 2026 Roots Aurora Festival! We’re so grateful for the support of our donors, guests, vendors and community partners who helped make the 2026 Block Party a great success.
It was a fantastic day, starting with warm welcomes from Aurora Mayor John Laesch, Congressman Bill Foster, and Family Focus President & CEO Dara Cohen, followed by performances from Octavio Escalante, Xochitl Quetzal, Bihu Dance, and the Waubonsee Community College Jazz Combo.
More than just a celebration, Roots Aurora is a reflection of what we value at Family Focus: creating welcoming spaces where families feel seen, valued, and connected, and where the many cultures that make our community special can shine.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, including Dr. John Struck, Dolan and Murphy Inc. Real Estate, West Aurora School District 129, and Waubonsee Community College. Your support helped bring this wonderful day to life!
Thank you again for your incredible support and for making this year’s festival a memorable success!
Thank You Community Benefactor!
Dr. John Struck
Thank You Cultural Investors!
Thank You Community Partners!
Thank You Cultural Supporters!
Alderwoman Juany Garza
Alderman Johanthan Nunez
Alderman Michael Saville
Thank You Vendors!
Aunt’s Martha’s
Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board
Bre’s Beverage Bar
DJ Aaron Rodriguez
DVSA Communities
Ellie Mental Health of Aurora
Family Service Association of Greater Elgin
Flor Ani
Fox Valley United Way / SPARK Education Initiative
Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board
National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) Kane, DeKalb and Kendall Counties
National Bank of Omaha
Open Door Health Center of Illinios
State Senator Karina Villa
The Neighbor Project
