Thanks to generous sponsors and community support, the third annual Denim and Lace was a success for the Sheridan Youth Assistance Program (SYAP), which raised $27,000.
Held Friday, June 14, the Denim and Lace fundraiser featured dinner, raffle prizes, silent and live auction items and entertainment from The Bishops. Three hundred guests attended the event hosted at Beck’s Hybrids Hangar at the Indianapolis Executive Airport to learn more about SYAP and celebrate the work that has been done in the community over the past year.
(From left) Steven Raper, Lindsey Martin, Candy Hall, Nina Lechner and Scott Ellis. (Photo provided)
Indiana State Representative Tony Cook was the honored guest. The emcee for the evening was lifelong Sheridan resident and Indiana State Trooper Sergeant John Perrine. Guests watched a video, produced by Ronald Guevero, which highlighted the organization’s work in the community.
Denim and Lace would not be possible without the support of the generous sponsors who share the mission of the Sheridan Youth Assistance Program. Thank you to title sponsor Godby Home Furnishings. Additional supporters include Adams Township Trustee’s Office, Arbor Homes, Biddle Memorial Foundation, Reynolds Farm Equipment, Dr. Kent Erb, First Farmers Bank and Trust, Gaylor Electric, George Kristo, Hamilton County Community Foundation, Integrated Search Technologies, Jason and Michelle Ells, Kirby Machine Company, KY Ranch, Normal and Miller Eyecare, Paul and Patty Nicholas, R & T Auto Supply, Riverview Health, Sheridan Community Schools, Sheridan Education Association, Sheridan Family Medicine, The Farmers Bank, United Animal Health, and Waitt Grain.
SYAP was founded in 2015 to serve as an early intervention advocate for youth ages 3 to 17 in the Sheridan community who are facing challenging life circumstances. Since its inception, SYAP has served over 350 children in Sheridan. SYAP is one of six organizations under the umbrella of Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program, which was founded in 2009.
Each YAP has the same mission to serve its community around the county. The early intervention advocates work with local schools, police, fire, and other community leaders to accept referrals of youth and families in need. Advocates identify community resources available to these families such as food and clothing assistance, camp and recreational opportunities, mentoring, tutoring and counseling services.