Join us for Thresholds’ 2024 Gala as we celebrate 65 years of providing home, health and hope for thousands of individuals with mental health and substance use conditions. Together, we'll raise critical funds for Thresholds’ life-transforming services and explore the future of community-based care.
2520 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist and the host of the wildly popular, award-winning mental health podcast Therapy for Black Girls.
Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. Named by Glamour as a Game Changer for her work in the mental health field, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia.
Her work has been featured in Essence, Oprah Daily, The New York Times, HuffPost, Black Enterprise, and Women’s Health. Dr. Joy lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two sons.
Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University. Her work focuses on the role that social determinants of health play in mental illness and treatment, particularly in the Black community. She is also the author of the book Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen: The Emotional Lives of Black Women. Inger serves on Thresholds’ Board of Directors and is currently the Board’s Vice Chair.
Peoples Gas is committed to enhancing the well-being of the communities they serve by supporting initiatives for community and economic development, health and human services, arts and culture, education and the environment. Peoples Gas has been a proud supporter of Thresholds for nearly 50 years. Peoples Gas was the first corporate seed funder of the innovative Thresholds Veterans Project in 2010 and has funded the program for the last 14 years.
Thresholds is proud to recognize the admirable efforts of one of our youngest advocates and supporters, Jaden. After looking for opportunities to support his community, Jaden, age 11, came across Thresholds’ Homeless Outreach (HOP) Program. Inspired by the team’s impactful service throughout Chicagoland, Jaden took action by contributing to our annual Winter Coat Drive and encouraging his school to do so as well. His leadership and generosity not only resulted in over 400 items collected for those in need but also inspired awareness and compassion in a new generation of behavioral health advocates. Today, we honor Jaden for embodying the spirit of Thresholds and paving the path for a brighter tomorrow. Thank you, Jaden!
Dr. Judy Ashworth ● Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler ● Keith Douglas
Megan Greer* ● Frank Haywood* ● Sharon Neal
Sue Roberts ● Minal Varma
If you are interested in sponsoring, or have any additional questions, please contact Julia Jimenez, Director of Special Events: julia.jimenez@thresholds.org or 773.432.6404.
