Please join us for PACTT's 25th Annual Work of Heart Celebration

Friday, April 24th, 2025

THEater on the Lake

2401 N. lake shore Drive Chicago, IL

Complimentary Valet Parking

Please join us as we celebrate our accomplishments and support our mission to serve individuals with autism and their families.

• 6:00 p.m. - Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

• 7:30 p.m. - Dinner

• 9:00 p.m. - Work of Heart Award & Paddle Raise

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

2026 Work of Heart Honoree

Wintrust Bank

PACTT Learning Center is proud to recognize Wintrust Financial Corporation as the recipient of the 2026 Work of Heart Award. Wintrust has long demonstrated what it means to be a committed community partner across Chicagoland. Through its deep local roots and relationship-based approach to banking, Wintrust has distinguished itself as a financial institution that understands the power of local investment and long-term relationships. At PACTT, we are deeply grateful to be included among the organizations strengthened by that commitment.

In recent years, we are grateful to have deepened our relationship with Wintrust. PACTT's mission of connecting individuals with autism to the community has been bolstered by Wintrust's longstanding partnership. Wintrust's financial resources, services and philanthropic support have helped empower an exciting period of growth at PACTT.

Wintrust and PACTT share a belief in building strong communities where individuals of all abilities are valued and supported. Wintrust leadership embodies the very spirit of the Work of Heart Award: meaningful action that creates lasting impact. Beyond its work with PACTT, Wintrust continues to distinguish itself as an outstanding corporate citizen throughout Chicagoland, supporting organizations and initiatives that promote education, inclusion, and community development.

PACTT is proud to celebrate Wintrust Bank as our 2026 Work of Heart awardee, recognizing both their direct partnership with our organization and their broader leadership as an outstanding corporate citizen.

PACTT proudly honors Wintrust Bank for their partnership, leadership, and commitment to building a more inclusive community for people with autism.

Can’t make it to the event this year, but would like to contribute? Make a donation today in support of PACTT.

Theater on the lake

Since its founding in 1993, PACTT Learning Center has been at the forefront of the movement toward community based and person-centered care for individuals with autism. PACTT was founded to fill a void when no viable alternative existed for the education and care of people with the very highest level of need. Today PACTT operates therapeutic elementary and high schools, a transition program for young adults, two vocational programs for adults, and five group homes for adults and children. PACTT is committed to growing opportunities for a group of people we know that, given a chance, offer their communities a richer and better living experience.

The 25th Annual Work of Heart event will support programs that help to ensure that people with autism are provided the resources necessary to be the best version of themselves. We are asking you to support this year’s event by attending the celebration or becoming a sponsor. With your help, PACTT can continue to be a model program and grow to provide more services for people with autism and their families.

Attend the Event

Tickets and sponsorships may also be purchased by check payable to:

PACTT Learning Center 712 Belleforte Oak Park, IL 60302

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