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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 Presented The Following Awards

2025 ADVOCACY AWARD

2025 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

MARY CESARE-MURPHY QUALITY CHAMPION AWARD

2025 Annual Benefit

Take a look back on our 2025 Connecting for Recovery Benefit Luncheon

Special Thanks to Our Generous 2025 Event Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor – Host Committee

Platinum Sponsor – Host Committee

Andy and Maria Smith

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Maureen Richnak and Larry Singer/MALTAP Fund
Liz + Tim Simer






Bronze Sponsor

Cresa
Illinois Health Practice Alliance
Keith Sarpolis  M.D.
MADO Healthcare
Michael Darcy
Netsmart
Paula Elliot
PremiStar
Rosecrance Behavioral Health
Sen. Darryl and Angela Rouson
SIKICH LLP
TASC, Inc
Uvanta Pharmacy

In-Kind Donations

The Bridgeport Coffee Company
Chicagoland Print
HALO Branded Solutions
Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc.
Soukal Florist