Imagine the Future Unlocked
When You Support GAPS
Help the Next Generation Break Through Barriers and Succeed
The Future Doesn't Arrive. We Build It.
Gary’s students are standing on the edge of possibility, ready for a world that moves as fast as their imagination. However, bright futures do not appear on their own—they are shaped by access, exposure, and the presence of a community that clears the way.
GAPS is preparing what comes next: a connected ecosystem where opportunity is coordinated, mentors are activated, and students move toward adulthood with clarity and courage. When we build together, the future becomes something our children can step into—not something they have to chase.
Volunteer With Purpose
Every breakthrough and student experience can be traced back to a person who showed up. Whether you’re guiding a workshop, cheering at an event, reviewing applications, or simply listening, your presence creates possibilities that students can feel.
GAPS volunteers help students discover their strengths, expand their vision, and build the confidence to step boldly into their future. You don’t need special training—just a willingness to care and the courage to stand in a young person’s corner.
Join Us for Events
That Move Students Forward
Throughout the year, GAPS hosts events that celebrate students, deepen community connections, and mobilize support. From college fairs and career days to community gatherings and program showcases, every event is an opportunity to show students they are seen, valued, and supported.
When you attend, serve, or help spread the word, you amplify the work and strengthen the village that lifts Gary’s youth.
December 2025
December 5, 2025
AI & STEM Discovery Day (Field Experience)
Introduce AI & STEM through hands-on activities.
December 10, 2025
AM Only – 1/2 School Day for Students
April 2026
April 4, 2026
HBCU Fair
9th Annual Chicago Black College Expo featuring over 50 HBCUs and colleges.
April 7, 2026
FAFSA Night
Hands-on support for completing FAFSA and learning financial aid options.
April 8, 2026
AM Only – 1/2 School Day for Students
April 13 – May 18, 2026
Shine Youth Café (GMS–Bailly)
Combines mental health and the love of the arts with intentional SEL support.
April 14, 2026
GAPS Professional Development
Self-evaluating performance management.
January 2026
January 7, 2026
Synchronous E-Learning
Collaborative Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution
January 12 – March 2, 2026
Shine Youth Café (GMS–Bailly)
Combines mental health and the love of the arts with a focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
January 13, 2026
AM Only – 1/2 School Day for Students
January 13, 2026
GAPS Professional Development
Collaborative problem-solving and conflict resolution.
May 2026
May 1, 2026
College Decision Day
Celebrate seniors’ postsecondary commitments and integrate CARE University.
Venue: WSLA, 900 Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406
Phone: 219-413-9870
May 13, 2026
AM Only – 1/2 School Day for Students
May 21, 2026
Alumni to Alumni Pinning
Celebrate alumni achievements and transitions while strengthening community bonds.
Organizer: GAPS Gary – 219-881-5445
Email: [email protected]
Venue: WSLA, 900 Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406
Phone: 219-413-9870
Febuary 2026
February 4 – March 18, 2026
Freshman & Sophomore Support
Focused academic and social-emotional support to strengthen student success.
February 11, 2026
FAFSA Night
Hands-on support for completing FAFSA and understanding financial aid options.
February 11, 2026
AM Only – 1/2 School Day for Students
February 18, 2026
Synchronous E-Learning
February 19–20, 2026
WSLA Career Day
Local employers and colleges present career pathways in classrooms.
Venue: WSLA, 900 Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406
Phone: 219-413-9870
February (Date TBD), 2026
Entrepreneur Club
Students complete an entrepreneur project and participate in a Shark Tank–style competition.
June 2026
June 16, 2026
GAPS Professional Development
Building trust and accountability in the workplace.
March 2026
March 2026
Girls on the Run (GOTR)
A 10-week program designed to enhance participants’ social, emotional, and physical skills for navigating life experiences.
March 11, 2026
AM Only – 1/2 School Day for Students
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 16–20, 2026
Spring Break College Tour (Trip)
Visit HBCU campuses to experience college life and integrate CARE University exposure.
March 16–20, 2026
Spring Break College Tour (Field Experience)
Visit an HBCU campus to experience college life.
March 27, 2026
AM Only – 1/2 School Day for Students
Invest In Futures That Matter.
Your generosity fuels access, exposure, and opportunity for students across Gary. When you give to GAPS, you are investing in programs that open doors, build pathways, and change lives—one student at a time.
Your support ensures that every young person, regardless of background or circumstance, has a clear path from high school to a thriving adulthood.
Financial Transparency Statement
GAPS is committed to earning your trust. Every dollar is used with integrity and intention, supporting programs that directly benefit students. We prioritize transparency, publish annual impact updates, and steward all contributions with care, accountability, and purpose.
Your Involvement Changes the Story.
When the village shows up, students rise. Join us in building a future where every young person in Gary can walk into adulthood with clarity, confidence, and a community behind them.
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