Coates, INC

Thank you to the Gary Common Council for supporting the Coates & Corks Wine Festival Fundraiser! 🍷✨

We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to supporting student success and community impact across Northwest Indiana. Because of supporters like you, Coates Inc. can continue creating meaningful college and career opportunities for local students.

We’re excited to celebrate with the community this August!

The Gary Educational Development Foundation, Inc. needs your support of their upcoming Scholarship Luncheon! Here's how you can get involved!

Please consider supporting the luncheon by:
• Attending the event
• Sponsoring a student and parent
• Purchasing tickets or a table
• Securing an event sponsorship
• Sharing the event with potential donors and supporters

Event Details:
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00 p.m.
St. Timothy Community Church Banquet Hall
1600 W. 25th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

If you haven't gotten your ticket to Coates & Corks Wine Festival Fundraiser yet, you'll miss out!! officialdjn4red will be turning us up at Coates & Corks!

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-coates-and-corks-wine-festival-fundraiser

I want you… to DANCE! Let’s go! Book me today 219-281-6051.

People loved Coates & Corks last year — and we’re not letting you hear about it secondhand again. Don’t be the one watching the highlights wishing you were there. See you this year. 🍷 Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-coates-and-corks-wine-festival-fundraiser

🍷 Coates & Corks Fundraiser: Supporting Educational Equity 🎓

We had an amazing time at the Coates & Corks Wine Festival in Gary, IN! This inspiring event supported Coates, INC., a nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers to education and career success for underserved youth in Gary and East Chicago.

From college prep to career resources and community support, Coates Inc. is doing powerful work to build a brighter future for students.

👏 Huge shoutout to Laura Rice (Manager of our branch in Gary) and Janelle Correa (Manager of our branch in Whiting) for proudly representing Everwise and our commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve! 💜

📣 Calling all incoming high school freshmen!

Join PNW TRIO Educational Talent Search for “Rising Freshmen” June 11–12

*Students must be enrolled in the TRIO ETS program. *

🎓 Spend the night in a college dorm, enjoy workshops, a field trip, games, and meet new friends while preparing for high school!

Check your email (including spam/junk folders) for the registration link. Register by June 1 at 12PM!
Registration: https://forms.gle/j6xtezB7oi81eDBV7

The deadline to apply for our 2026 scholarship cycle is quickly approaching. Please share with any GREATER scholars you know! Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 22, 2026.

Deadline to apply is TOMORROW! Don't wait, apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3fy6fO_fUOltaonT09D-5WCPRfbP3iOHS0O8h9KX4EDr_MA/viewform?usp=header

Catch us tomorrow at the Gary Community School Corporation Resource Fair from 2-6pm at West Side Leadership Academy!