The Family Institute at Northwestern University invites you to join us for the third annual Gratitude Gala on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
This fundraising event will feature a fireside chat with honoree Ryan Poles, a silent auction, cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations, entertainment and more. All proceeds will benefit the Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic, which provides free mental and behavioral therapy services for individuals, couples and families that could not otherwise afford it.
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Event Information
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Event Concludes: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Galleria Marchetti | 825 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60642
On-site valet available
Honoree:
Ryan Poles | Mental Health Community Impact Award
Dress Code:
Cocktail Attire
No formal gowns or tuxedos necessary
This event is a cocktail style reception with an open bar, food stations and passed hors d'oeuvres
(not a sit-down dinner)
TICKETING AND SPONSORSHIP PURCHASE OPTIONS
To purchase a ticket, please visit our Gratitude Gala registration page. To sign up as an event sponsor or donate an auction item, please email advancement@family-institute.org.
Mental Health Community Impact Honoree
Ryan Poles | General Manager of the Chicago Bears
The Family Institute will present Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles with the Mental Health Advocate Award because of his commitment to make mental health support a priority for players and everyone within the Chicago Bears organization. The Family Institute honors Ryan’s ability to not only use his platform to help destigmatize mental health issues, but also to set a good example through his openness about his own mental health journey.
2024 Event Photos
To view all the pictures taken at the Gratitude Gala by Buzz McBride Photography, please click here.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Gratitude Gala or to learn more about event sponsorship, please contact advancement@family-institute.org.