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We need volunteers for the Hot Cider Hustle!

Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
White River State Park, Indianapolis

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Easterseals Crossroads is a volunteer partner for the Hot Cider Hustle — a 5K walk/run at beautiful White River State Park. We have agreed to provide volunteers and we will receive donations from All Community Events for doing so. This is a great opportunity to bundle up and start your day early on a cool, crisp December morning and act for Easterseals Crossroads at the same time.

Volunteers will act as registration assistants, food / drink hosts, course marshals and water station hosts. Volunteers will most likely work more than one station during the event.

If you can volunteer, please complete this form. We will update you with pertinent information before race day.

If you would rather run or walk Hot Cider Hustle, sign up today! In addition to all the fun, you will receive some fun perks including a quarter-zip pullover, a finisher mug, apple cider and caramel apples.

Friday, October 4  |  10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Easterseals Crossroads Conference Center
4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205

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Join us for the latest as it relates to disability financial education and employment information. At Disability Expo 2019 presented by JPMorgan Chase, you can visit vendors, participate in breakout sessions, hear a panel discussion and enjoy lunch — all on us! There is no cost to attend Disability Expo 2019, but you must register by Tuesday, October 1.

Agenda

9:30 a.m.	Check In
10:00 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Session
10:30 a.m.	Vendor Fair
11:00 a.m.	Breakout Session (choose one) Financial Education (JPMorgan Chase) Employment (JPMorgan Chase, Easterseals Crossroads and Anthem)
12:00 p.m.	Lunch with Panel Discussion
1:15 p.m.	Vendor Fair

Register and/or learn more about Disability Expo 2019.

August 2 – August 11 at the Indiana State Fair

Remembering Our Fallen is a photographic war memorial that honors our country’s military who have fallen from The War on Terror since September 11, 2001. Unlike brick and mortar memorials, Remembering Our Fallen is designed to travel and includes both military and personal photos honoring the men and women who lost their lives for our country.

The memorial was created by Bill and Evonne Williams. The Williams’ hope was to honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, to provide comfort to friends and family of our fallen and to remind others of the tremendous cost paid by some. The inspiration for this project came from a story in the Omaha World-Herald about a father whose pain and grief were even greater four years after his son had died in Iraq because he felt his son had been forgotten…and the war was not even over.

To that end, Bill and Evonne decided to do something about it. In November 2010, with the backing of the Omaha World-Herald newspaper and financial support of several sponsors, including Bellevue University, Bill and Evonne created the traveling photo memorial. This memorial included photos of the fallen who had died since September 11, 2001, and called Nebraska home. Over the next few years the Williams decided to create memorials for other states as well.

After completing 19 state memorials, the focus shifted to one National Memorial to encompass the fallen from across the country.  This national memorial was unveiled in September 2017 at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., and continues to tour the nation (schedule here), giving Americans across the country the opportunity to honor our fallen.

The National Remembering Our Fallen is scheduled at the Indiana State Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on August 2 through August 11. This is the first time that the national exhibit has been in Indiana. Visitors will help fulfill the purpose of the exhibit in that a Gold Star’s family eternal hope is that their loved ones will never be forgotten.

Indiana Remembering Our Fallen

In the Spring of 2015, the Williams sought to find a host for the Remembering Our Fallen from Indiana. Easterseals Crossroads Veteran Services stepped in and has been honored to host the Indiana exhibit and tour with it.

The Indiana Remembering Our Fallen can be scheduled within our state for display. Buzz Smith, who manages the display, can deliver, set up and take down the indoor display.

“Our hope for the Indiana exhibit is that ​people will never take their freedom for granted and know that they are being protected at all costs. Hoosiers should feel safer knowing that there are many more of these heroes all around the world that have given up everything so that we can feel safe at home,” said Buzz.

Easterseals Crossroads helps veterans in our community who are battling housing issues and reintegration back into the workforce. By hosting this memorial, Easterseals Crossroads is also supporting the families of our heroes. It is important that our veteran families know that we remember and we are here to help.

Contact us for more information about veteran services at Easterseals Crossroads.

Easterseals Crossroads is excited to be part of Walking for Dreams on Sunday, May 19 – a 5K Family and Pet Walk that was created to help nonprofit organizations raise funds to serve individuals in our community. The event takes place downtown on the canal at Buggs Temple (11th and Senate Avenue, Indianapolis.

Local organizations share the day in this joint fundraiser organized under Walking for Dreams. Walkers of all ages will join together to support their special organization by raising pledges and participating.

JOIN THE FUN

Register and make your initial donation of $35 (for individual) or $75 (family of up to two adults and all children under 22). Your registration fee is considered a donation; we ask that everyone make this initial donation at the time of registration.

Create or join a team and ask your family and friends to donate. You can also collect offline donations. Cash and checks (payable to Easterseals Crossroads) may be sent to Easterseals Crossroads, Attn: AnneMarie Chambers/WFD19, 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205.

Join us on Sunday, May 19, with your friends, your family, your pet, your coworkers or by yourself to walk the canal in this 5K event. Walk, have fun and support Easterseals Crossroads on what we know will be a beautiful day in downtown Indianapolis!

We ask that all registration (donation) fees are paid before the walk begins on Sunday, May 19. All monies will be accepted onsite at the Easterseals Crossroads check-in table. Cash, check (made payable to Easterseals Crossroads) and credit card payments will be accepted.

TOOLS AND LINKS TO HELP YOU FUNDRAISE

• Upload our Frequently asked Questions flyer.
• Upload an offline registration form.
• Upload sample fundraising templates to copy and paste text that you can use in emails to friends and family.

All donations and money raised for Easterseals Crossroads will go toward helping thousands of families living with disability in central Indiana. This means that YOU could be helping individuals receive life-changing and vital services to live more independent lives.

Northside Knights of Columbus  |  2100 E. 71st Street  |  Indianapolis, IN
6:30 p.m. Dinner  |  7:15 p.m. Bingo  |  Special Bingo License 148148

 

 

 

Our very popular Bingo Bonanza is returning again this year on February 22, 2019. Presented by our partner, Century 21 Scheetz, the event promises to be another fantastic evening of fun, bingo, food and prizes for a great cause!

Tickets – Download Order Form

• Tickets are $50 advance sale only & include 3 game cards for each of 7 games, buffet dinner & 2 drink tickets. There will be complimentary water & soda.
• Due to charity gaming laws, tickets can only be purchased via cash or check. A limited amount of tickets are available; purchase early.
• Our order form will be posted on our website on January 7; you can complete the form and mail your order in. To purchase event tickets via mail and check, please complete the form and send it to Easterseals Crossroads, Bingo Bonanza, 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205. We will call you to confirm your order and we can hold your tickets in Will Call for you. Please make checks payable to Easterseals Crossroads.
• You can also visit our location to purchase tickets; please call AnneMarie Chambers at 317.466.1000 x2600 before February 21.
• Amounts above $20 per Bingo Bonanza ticket are considered tax deductible as allowed by law.

About the Night

• Have your group dress in favorite 80s movie-themed costumes; there will be a trophy! Think Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Top Gun, ET, Sixteen Candles — think 80s and go all out!
• Doors open at 6 p.m. Large groups are encouraged to arrive early to ensure sitting together; groups of 10 or more can request reserved seats.
• We will play 7 games of bingo for exciting prizes valued up to $1,000 per game. There will be all kinds of crazy contests in between games for added fun!
• If you need any special accommodations (vision, hearing, seating, etc.), please phone AnneMarie at 317.466.1000 x2600 or email her at achambers@eastersealscrossroads.org
• Individuals must be 21+ years of age to attend; identification will be checked at registration.
• The Northside Knights of Columbus is located 1/2 block west of Keystone Avenue on East 71st Street in Indianapolis; the facility has plenty of free parking.

About the Extras

• One bonus bingo game will be played for the chance to win a $1,000 cash prize. Bonus game cards are available for $20 per card or $30 for a two-card pack and will be sold at the event.
• Packs of 3 additional game cards are available for $10 and will be sold at the event.
• Beer and wine tickets will be sold for $5 each if you wish to purchase additional drinks.