
EverThrive Illinois is excited to invite you to our 2026 Advancing Courageous Change Gala. Join us for a special evening as we celebrate our work and collectively dream about a future where Reproductive Justice can thrive and help us celebrate our 2026 Health Equity Champion and Changemakers honorees! !
The evening will commence at 6:00 pm with a cocktail hour that includes our silent auction and wine pull, followed by dinner, an inspirational program, and sweet treats at our dessert reception.
Advancing Courageous Change Gala
Date: September 10th, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – Registration and Cocktail Hour
Followed by Dinner and Gala Program
Location: Venue West, 221 N Paulina St, Chicago
(Professional / Business Attire Requested)
If you are interested in attending, please contact Vanessa Jones at vjones@everthriveil.org.
2026 Changemaker Award Honoree
Stay tuned, we will announce our honorees shortly.
Gala Sponsorships
Gala sponsorship packages are available starting at $3000.00. Please use the links below, or contact Vanessa Jones at vjones@everthriveil.org.
Advertising
Advertising packages are available starting at $100.00. Please use the links below, or contact Diya Aneja at Daneja@everthriveil.org

Change Agent Sponsor
Advocate Sponsor
Partner Sponsor
Loretta Lattyak
Barbara Staples King
A Special Thank You To Our Event Committee
Danata Andrews, Board Member and Chair
Chanell Heslop, Board Member
Loretta Lattyak, Board Member
Rachael Marusarz, Board Member
Ellen Mason, Board Member
Marci May, Board Member
Vanessa Jones, Development Director
Diya Aneja, Development Coordinator
