Thank you for attending Lutheran Social Services of Illinois’ (LSSI’s) 44th annual True Friend Celebration!
Save the Date for
The 45th Annual True Friend Celebration
October 3, 2026
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland Avenue Chicago 60607
With questions, email Mariah.Heinz@LSSI.org.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
2025 Corporate Sponsors
Emerald
Harney Management Partners
Platinum
BMO
Gold
The Aigner Family Foundation
Baker Tilly
Wintrust
Silver
Aetna
Ben Lazare Consulting
Humana
Marsh Insurance
Meridian
Portico
Bronze
Bloom Growth
CAPTRUST
Cardinality
Cloud Review ELCA Mission Investment Fund
Guru Alliance
Molina Healthcare
Trellis Works
Vomela
Supporting
Advantage Promotions
Gordon Food Services
Hartgrove Behavioral Health Systems & Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital
Prestige Health
2025 Individual Sponsors
Diamond
Kent and Liz Dauten
Eric and Jodie Draut
Gold
David and Karen Leets
Rev. Wayne & Pamela Miller
Gail and Charlie Price
Allan and Marilyn TeRonde
Mrs. Wayne (Joan) White
Silver
Connie and Richard Frankenfeld
Beverly J. Moody
Carol Poplawski
Rev. Kathie Bender Schwich and Rev. Daniel Schwick
Mary Ann Smith
Mark Stutrud
Bronze
Rev. Denver and Pam Bitner
Rev. Curt and Eileen Gerald
Rev. Donald and Susan Hallberg
Ruth and Rich Jajko
Rev. Gary and Christine LaCroix
Linda Miller and Keith Syfert