April 16th 2026, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
IBEW local 134 Hall
2722 S King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616
We're excited to rock out to a bright and inclusive future. Come support Gateway to Learning and let's power inclusion together!
Purchase tickets and find more event info here:
We’re excited to announce this year’s Inclusion Rockstar Honoree:
ComEd and the Energy Force Ambassador Program
ComEd and the Energy Force Ambassador program has demonstrated how people with disabilities, including ambassadors from Gateway to Learning, illuminate and give back to their communities.
Join us in celebrating ComEd’s impact being true inclusion rockstars!
Interested in supporting the event?
Sponsorship keeps our mission alive and supports the individuals we serve.
You can find out more about sponsorship levels and apply here:
Thank you To our sponsors
Rock & Roll Legend
Multi-Platinum Level
Penny & Victor Bernstein
Chris & Bob Smolen
The Tully Family
Double Platinum Level
Omar & Elizabeth Chillon
Katie Dunne & Jon Schiller
Kathryn & Jack Lavin
Platinum Level
Dr. Annice Coughlan & Mr. Jake Meding
Dr. Tere Garate & Rich Smith
Russ Hensel & Karen Quigley
Catherine & Tom Kosnik
Paula Mosinski and The Community of Stewardship
Christy & John Ratzenberger
Gold Level
Tyler & Christine Clark
Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel and Cherya Jenkins
Patty & Ted McDougal
Crystal & Daniel Olsen
Sara Slaughter & Tom Smith
Herb & Melinda Washington
Special Thanks to
Richard & Linda Price
IBEW Local 134
In-Kind Sponsors
About Gateway
Gateway to Learning's mission is to provide lifelong learning to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that promotes active inclusion at home, at work, and in the community. Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Square, programming focuses on skill acquisition in key life sectors, including: community employment, empowerment and advocacy, and daily living/home life skills. A strong emphasis is placed on vocational training specifically in the culinary arts, with 4 operating kitchens, a bakery, and two social enterprises: Barley’s Biscuits for dogs and Dorothy’s Sweet Shoppe which sells over 30 varieties of cookies and chocolates.
Gateway to Learning is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN 36-2806595. The fair market value of each ticket or equivalent for sponsors is $50. Auction items will indicate their fair market values.