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Connecting for Recovery Luncheon

Annual Benefit

Hosted by the Gateway Charitable Foundation Board & Gateway Board of Directors, this annual benefit luncheon raises funds to support the Foundation’s impactful work of helping people build healthier lives by reducing substance use, other addictions, and improving mental health.

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Join us for Gateway Foundation’s 2026 Connecting for Recovery Luncheon!

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Where: Bridgeport Art Center
             1200 W 35th Street
             Chicago, IL 60609

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This Year We Will Present The Following Awards

ADVOCACY AWARD

LEADERSHIP AWARD

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

MARY CESARE-MURPHY QUALITY CHAMPION AWARD

Special Thanks to Our Generous 2026 Event Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor – Host Committee

Platinum Sponsor – Host Committee

Andy and Maria Smith

Gold – Host Committee

Silver Sponsor

Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting
Maureen Richnak and Larry Singer/MALTAP Fund
Liz + Tim Simer
RSM US LLP

Bronze Sponsor

Illinois Health Practice Alliance
Michael Darcy
Paula Elliot
Grant Thornton, LLC
Rosecrance Behavioral Health
Keith Sarpolis M.D.
SIKICH LLP
Wintrust Financial Corporation

2025 Annual Benefit

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