About this Event
Greater Together: Celebrating 52 Years of Transformation
Join Greater Southwest Development Corporation for our 2026 Gala, honoring Dennis Ryan, Vice President of Mission Effectiveness and External Affairs at Sinai Health System, whose career spans decades of health, community, and organizing work on the Southwest Side.
For 52 years, GSDC has worked across the same three square miles — supporting small businesses, homeownership, affordable senior housing, and the 63rd Street commercial corridor. This evening celebrates that legacy while raising support for the next chapter.
The Evening
Join us in the Solarium Room at South Shore Cultural Center for a standing reception featuring live jazz, a local marketplace, a tribute film honoring Dennis Ryan, dessert, and remarks from community leaders — including a special address from the MacArthur Foundation.
📍 South Shore Cultural Center, Solarium Room
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Tickets
- General Admission — $175: Admission, the program, live jazz, and access to the local marketplace
- Patron — $350: Early entry at 6:00 PM for a guided walkthrough of the Legacy Wall, name listed in the program, and a drink ticket
Can't attend? Honor Dennis Ryan with a listing in our Tribute Journal, starting at $100.
Interested in sponsoring the evening?
Tickets are limited — the room holds only 150 guests.
Proceeds support GSDC's work across the Southwest Side, generating $1.43 in community impact for every dollar raised.
Event venue & nearby stays
South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South South Shore Drive, Chicago, United States
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