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Sheridan Youth Assistance Program (SYAP) held its annual Denim and Lace fundraiser on Sept. 16 at Lindley Farmstead at Chatham Hills, and it was a packed house. The love and support from all guests were felt throughout the night, and SYAP was able to raise a record amount of money to support the youth of the Sheridan community.
“We are blessed to have the support of so many former and current teachers from Sheridan Community Schools,” SYAP Early Intervention Advocate Lisa Samuels said. “Their partnership is crucial to reaching our students and families in need of support and guidance.”
With the investment for the future of area youth and support from school, town, county, state and federal leaders, SYAP can continue to provide services, opportunities, experiences, skills and guidance to neighbors who need a helping hand.
Photo provided by Sheridan Youth Assistance
The following leaders were present at this year’s fundraiser:
- Congresswoman Victoria Spartz
- State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (District 29)
- State Rep. Donna Schaibley (District 24)
- State Sen. Jim Buck (District 21)
- County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt
- County Council member Ken Alexander
- Superior Court 7 Judge Stephenie Gookins
- Sheridan Town Council member Silas DeVaney
- Sheridan School Board members, John Perrine, Todd Roberts, and Nancy Boone
Photo provided by Sheridan Youth Assistance
Because of the sponsorships from the following businesses and individuals, SYAP was able to host a great evening and can now support the needs of youth for another year:
- Godby Home Furnishings
- Biddle Memorial Foundation
- Drayer Family Charitable Foundation
- First Farmers Bank and Trust
- Gaylor Electric
- Jason & Michelle Ells
- Mark Heirbrandt
- Norman and Miller Eyecare
- Paul & Patty Nicholas
- Beck’s Hybrids
- Riverview Health
- The Farmers Bank
- Tom & Anita Alexander
- United Animal Health
- Kent and Bobbi Erb
- Terry Legal Group
- Michael Moore – the amazing DJ
- Frank Sabelhaus – for all the video set up
Thanks also go out to the fundraising committee whose members give so much of their time during the year:
- Patty Nicholas
- Gayla McMurtry
- Sandy Moore
- Tammy Quillin
- Faith Ells
- Leslie Barker
Other volunteers who made the night successful include:
- Nikki Zachery
- Tina Kitchel
- Candy Hall
- Cindy Price
- Joelle Cobbs
- Amber Stevens
Learn more about you can support the organization at youthassistance.org/sheridan.