Thank you to the Falling Waters Home Owner Association for sponsoring the 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 14th. Thanks to the generosity of all involved the proceeds benefited the TradeWinds Services children’s programs. Receiving the check is (left to right): Jon Gold, TradeWinds CEO; Lisa Tatina, Director of Development & Marketing; Rich Arnold, TradeWinds Maintenance and Falling Waters resident; and Falling Waters representatives, Pete Kovacik and Dave Cullom.
Celebrating 41 Years
On Saturday, October 12th, TradeWinds Deaf Services held its Annual Luncheon & Style Show at the Avalon celebrating 41 years serving the deaf and hard-of-hearing throughout Northwest Indiana. Over 240 guests and staff attended. There was early shopping at the variety of vendor tables, and delicious lunch followed a short program and presentation. After lunch, 11 lovely models, TradeWinds clients, and staff walked the runway in the Style Show presented by Eco Chic Boutique with Emcee, Cindi Rucinski. Thank You to all of our annual corporate sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Strack & VanTil Food Market; Major Sponsors: First Midwest Bank, Horseshoe Hammond, The Times Media Company; Partner Sponsors: Community Healthcare System, DMS/Building Indiana, First Financial Bank, Local Laborers #41, NIPSCO, Gary SouthShore RailCats, Steel Cities Steels, Inc.; Patron Sponsor: Mortar Net Solutions. In addition, Thank You to our event sponsors: Table Sponsor: LGS Plumbing, Inc.; Contributing Sponsors: Garry & Theresa Buell and Thrivent Financial, First Merchants Bank, and Hammond Urban Enterprise Association. And let’s not forget our special donor, Jim Jacobsen and all of our In-Kind, Raffle & Silent Auction donors. Thank You to All for your support, which will enable TradeWinds Deaf Services to continue providing essential services as a link between the deaf and hearing communities of Northwest Indiana.
"Jeans Day" Fundraising
Local branches of First Merchants Bank raised $500 for TradeWinds by holding a Jeans Day. Each participating employee paid $5 to be able to wear jeans for a cause and TradeWinds was their cause! Thank you First Merchants Bank for your generosity! Pictured from left to right are: Troy Rose, Vice President-Wealth Advisor at First Merchants Bank - Stephanie Madison, Community Market Director at First Merchants Bank - Lisa Tatina, Director of Development & Marketing at TradeWinds and Jon Gold, CEO of TradeWinds.
TradeWinds Employment Services received grant funding of $2,000 from the Crown Point Community Foundation to purchase electronic tablets for our Employment Services team. The team will use this equipment while supporting people with diverse abilities with preparation for job searches and training, and job coaching at places of employment in the community. TradeWinds Employment Services is a partner of Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Making a Difference of TradeWinds Children
Over 190 golfers, TradeWinds advocates, and volunteers enjoyed a beautiful day at Briar Ridge Country Club, Schererville on Monday, July 8th. Everyone enjoyed a lunch buffet prior to golf, and dinner, golf awards, raffle and silent auction in the evening. Thank you to everyone who provided sponsorships, donations of raffle items or participated in our golf event. A fun time was had by all.
On the morning of Saturday, May 4th Comcast and TradeWinds employees, family, and friends turned out for the annual Comcast Cares Day. The large group of volunteers worked at two of TradeWinds residential homes repairing, cleaning, and landscaping with materials and supplies paid for by Comcast.
Celebrating Achievements and Honors
An evening to celebrate another year fulfilling our mission: “Serving people with special needs by empowering them to realize their full potential.” Honors for five extraordinary community partners and celebrations of achievements for the people we serve and the community in which we live. A special thanks to all of our annual corporate sponsors, gala sponsors, donors, the TradeWinds Believe & Achieve Choir, program MC Larry Alt, Brian Lyter & Joe Battistoni for hosting the games, Jeff Strack for helping with a surprise award for our CEO Jon Gold, and Larry Alt and Jeff Ban for their contribution raising almost $20,000 for TradeWinds Summer Camp. And thanks to the following for helping produce this great event: TradeWinds Sign Shop, our gala volunteer workers, the staff of The Venue at Horseshoe, and the Gala Committee. See photos of an extraordinary evening at the "Read More" link below. Thank You 2019 Auction donors: 3 Floyds Brewing Company, Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, Albanese Confectionery, Albert's Diamond Jewelers, AMC Theaters, American Girl, Amazing Lash, Andersons Vineyard & Winery, Anonymous Donors, Asparagus, Barbara Jean’s Gourmet Gift Baskets, Baum’s Natural Foods, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Bradley Sports Properties, Brad's Designs & Jewelry, Briar Ridge Country Club, Casey’s General Stores, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicagoland Popcorn, Chick-fil-A – Merrillville, Comfort Inn, Schererville, Connor Prairie, Constant Clean Maid Service, Costco, Crew Car Wash, Culvers, Curtis Granderson #3 - NY Mets, Dairy Queen – Griffith, Jane DiMartin & Family, The Devil’s Trumpet Brewing Co., edda taylor photographie, Eco Chic Boutique, Erma Setlak, F45 Gym, Crown Point, Fair Oaks Farms, Family Express, First Merchants Bank, Float Sixty, Four Winds Casino Resort, Franciscan Health & Fitness Centers, Gary Southshore Railcats, Jon Gold, Jimmy Gottfried, Great Harvest Bread Co – Crown Point, Greater Indiana Title Company, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., City of Hammond & The Hammond Port Authority, Hammond YMCA , Hampton Inn & Suites, Schererville, Highland Jewelers, Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Schererville, Horseshoe Hammond, Indiana Pacers, Indiana University, Indiana University NW, Indiana University Alumni, Indianapolis Colts, Innsbrook Country Club, Jak’s Warehouse, Jay Marie Salon & Spa, John Cicco's Menswear, Larry Alt and Associates, Longhorn Steak House, Marriott Hotels, Massage Envy, Valparaiso, McAlister's Deli, Ron McColly, McColly Realtors, McDonalds Restaurants, National Marine Manufacturers Association, NIPSCO, Off Square Brewing, Opportunity Enterprises, Pampalone Travel, Panera Bread, Pottawattomie Country Club, Purdue University Northwest, Rami Salon, Recycled Granite, Tina Rosenbaum, Sam’s Club, Sandy Pines Golf Club, Schafer and Schafer, Shedd Aquarium, Six Flags Great America, Skydeck Chicago, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Stanley Black & Decker, Starbucks Coffee Company, Tavern on Main, Texas Roadhouse, Dyer, The Times Media Company, Theatre at the Center, TradeWinds ADAPT Program, TradeWinds Children Program, TradeWinds Services, Vanis Salon & Day Spa, White Hawk Country Club, Wish Photography & Video, Youche Country Club, Zoup! Highland.
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TradeWinds Receives Donation from 2018 Fall Sales Event
The Northwest Indiana Auto Trade Association selected TradeWinds Services as the recipient of their 2018 Fall Fundraising Sales Event held November 23, 24 & 26. A portion of all vehicles sold on those dates was donated to TradeWinds at the NIATA annual meeting on April 18th. Thank you to these participating NIATA dealers: BIG Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Bosak Honda, Grieger Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Schepel Buick GMC Truck, Southlake Kia, Team Chevrolet, BIG Ford Lincoln, Bosak Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Bosak Kia Chevy, Bosak Honda of Michigan City, Richardson Sales & Service, Schepel Cadillac, Southlake Nissan, and Team VW Audi.
On Wednesday, March 13th, twelve Purdue students and their advisors enjoyed an alternative Spring Break day at TradeWinds. They volunteered their time with some students painting a few offices in the morning and the rest helped our ADAPT participants with an art project. Then in the afternoon, they helped our ADAPT participants play BINGO. Everyone had a great time and a couple of projects were completed quickly.
Thank You to the participating teams
Monday, February 11th was our annual bowling event. Thank you to all of our participating bowling teams. We hope you had a blast with our TradeWinds bowlers!! We know they did and are looking forward to next year!!
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