Gary Life Education Initiative Incorporated

Gary Life Education Initiative Incorporated Gary Life Education Initiative Incorporated is dedicated to equipping students to discover and live their purpose! We operate because we believe in children.

History:
During the summer of 1997 the Founder, Tavetta Patterson, moved out of state to attend college based on her dreams. However, during the summer of 1998 she found herself back at home because she had a dream, but no plan to support that dream. As a first generation college student, she also did not have a support team to help her learn how to navigate through college. During the summer of 1

998, while attending class on the campus of Ivy Tech she was asked by another student, “If you abandon the ship who will help turn the community around?” That one question led her to discover her purpose in life; which is to help children. She thought about that question and made a very conscious decision to be a part of the solution to make her community better. Since 1998 she have volunteered to mentor students and help students plan for their post secondary options which may include college, trade school, an apprenticeship program or building a business. In 2006, she began the process of establishing a 501c3 non profit organization. May 22, 2009 is the official date the paperwork was processed for Gary Life Education Initiative Incorporated to be operated as an official organization. With no start up funding for the organization; no paid staff; no state or federal funding she has been able to provide services that benefit 9,000 students. This year an average of 130 students participate in programs every week. Students receive mentoring, youth leadership development, college and career prep. Students also receive the opportunity to attend college tours. The main goal is to ensure that students graduate high school with a solid plan and an understanding of their post secondary options. We fully understand that in order to change the world it begins with providing educational opportunities for ALL children!

Upcoming FREE community event!
09/18/2023

Upcoming FREE community event!

Scholarship opportunity due March 5, 2020:
03/03/2020

Scholarship opportunity due March 5, 2020:

Network Chiefs, Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, and Student Advocates we need your help! Please share with graduating high school seniors pursuing a STEM or Aviation related degree, career or even certification!

A Resource for Teachers to help their Students!
06/07/2019

A Resource for Teachers to help their Students!

Upcoming community event
12/02/2018

Upcoming community event

Thank you Dr. Chanbo Sim for donating to provide a Care Package for a Graduate from the Class of 2018. You are apprecia...
07/10/2018

Thank you Dr. Chanbo Sim for donating to provide a Care Package for a Graduate from the Class of 2018. You are appreciated!

07/10/2018

Gary Life Education Initiative Care Package Program

Congratulations Geraud!
06/07/2018

Congratulations Geraud!

Address

P. O. Box 641015
Gary, IN
46401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

219-730-7621

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