Gary Educational Development Foundation, Inc.

Join us as we honor our 2026 West Side Leadership Academy Scholarship recipients!

Episode 3 of Your Health Matters is coming soon, and I couldn’t be more excited for this conversation!

This time, I’m honored to welcome my very own pastor, Pastor Nicole P. Guns!

Join us on June 15 at 3 PM as we stream live from First Baptist Church. I’m looking forward to another meaningful conversation that I know will inspire and encourage our community.

Because here, Your Health Matters. ✨

👋 Meet Krista Kindler Baber, Association Administrator of the Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations (INAPEF) and Chapter Administrator of the Indiana School Public Relations Association (INSPRA).

Krista has dedicated her career to strengthening the backbone of Indiana’s education system. By leading two statewide associations, she supports education foundations and school PR professionals, helping them secure vital resources and build deeper connections with their local communities.

🏫 Her experience in relationship-building and resource development has grounded her work in a unique vantage point: seeing exactly how schools foster innovation while also seeing firsthand how schools help families stay connected and supported.

🌟 According to Krista, because “they bring communities together to give every child the chance to learn, grow, and succeed. Public schools don’t just educate students; they strengthen the entire community.”

“The success of our schools is the success of our communities and our future workforce,” says Krista.

Outside of work, Krista is grateful for the moments spent with her family. She loves watching her kids play sports, volunteering at their school, and rolling up her sleeves for house projects.

Our Hinds Community College Foundation Scholarship portal opens today for summer applicants! Don't miss out on more than 800 scholarship opportunities at Hinds. Apply today at the link below!

Link: https://bit.ly/47EwUfD

🍷✨ Sip, Savor, and Support a Cause! ✨🍷

Join the Sixteen Pearls Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Gamma Psi Omega Chapter, for an unforgettable evening at our “All Around the World” Wine Tasting Fundraiser! 🌍🍷

Enjoy:
• A large welcome pour
• A sampling of fine wines
• Refreshments
• Door prizes
🎶 Live music by Solid Playaz

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 The Aquatorium
6918 Oak Ave.
Gary, IN 46403

🎟️ Cost: $75
⚠️ Must be 21+ to attend

This elegant evening is more than just a wine tasting, it’s a celebration with purpose. Proceeds will directly support scholarships and community programs benefiting Northwest Indiana residents.

Come raise a glass with us and help make a meaningful impact, one sip at a time! 🥂💚💕

Secure your spot! Send payments via Zelle to:
[email protected]

Questions? Call (219) 712-0635

Happy Holidays! We’re grateful for your support throughout our 50th Anniversary. Together, we’ll continue opening doors for Gary Community School Corporation students.