We Care From The Heart

08/07/2026

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎟️

We are thrilled to invite you to our 19th Annual Black Tie Affair! This evening is dedicated to honoring children and adults with disabilities, and everyone is welcome to join the celebration! 🖤✨

This event is incredibly close to our hearts. Too often, this amazing community is left out of traditional school proms or homecoming events. We created this night to ensure everyone gets their well-deserved moment to shine! ✨

Come celebrate, show your support, and make unforgettable memories with us! 🥳👇

✨ What to Expect:

👗 The Runway Fashion Show: Cheer on our honored guests as they show off their beautiful ball gowns and sharp tuxedos!

🎵 Live Entertainment: Dance and enjoy incredible live performances.

🍽️ Served Dinner: Sit back and enjoy a delicious, professionally served meal.

🤵 Need a Tuxedo?We want everyone looking and feeling their best! You can secure a quality tuxedo rental through Dunhill Tuxedos at just $116.63 to help you get ready for the runway.

💼 Partner With Us (Sponsorships & Vendors):Local businesses and creators, we need your support to make this night unforgettable!

🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities: Show your community support with a custom package.

🎪 Vendor Booth Rental: Showcase your business or products directly at the venue.

📖 Booklet Advertisements: Place a dedicated ad in our official event booklet.

📞 Get tickets, secure a booth, or sponsor: 219-677-4661 or 219-933-7111

📅 Date & Time: October 16, 2026

📍 Location: Avalon Manor 3550 US 30, Merrillville, IN 46410

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08/05/2026

The vibrant atmosphere was kept alive by our phenomenal entertainment lineup. A huge shout-out to Ted "TJ" Johnson, Danny Barrett and The Elevation Band, Clarence Mitchell, Tyrone Spencer, and Remell Nicholas for bringing guest entertainers, Joseph Williams and Kimberly Bester.

08/05/2026

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the brave men and women who risk their lives every single day to protect and serve our community.A special thank you goes out to the Hammond Fire Department for attending our recent event. Your active presence, vigilance, and dedication ensured a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all of our visitors, vendors, and staff. We are incredibly grateful for your unwavering support and partnership in making this event a success.Thank you for all that you do to keep The City of Hammond safe!⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

07/09/2026

I’m reaching out to my social media community to invite you to a fundraiser + resource fair on July 23rd.
We’re working to raise awareness and connect homeless and low-income neighbors with help for themselves and their families—resources that make a difference.
📅 July 23rd
📍 200 Russell street Hammond Indiana
🕒 10am-2pm
Please join us, and please share this—let’s show up for our community.
Volunteer needed: “We’re also looking for volunteers—DM me if you’d like to help.”
Donations: “Donations of items on flyer are welcome.
What to expect: Expect resource information, support connections, and community connection.

06/24/2026

What a night celebrating the incredible people of We Care From The Heart! 🌟 We Care's June 20th Executive Appreciation Event was a beautiful reminder of why I have the best team in NWI. Special thanks to Simone, Beverly and Margo for your hard work in making this such a beautiful event. Thank you Ted Johnson for MC our event. Shot out to DJ Ralph and our photographer Kirk for the beautiful pictures. We Care would love to recognize our entertainments for putting on such a wonder show for us: Final Draft from ATL and Jason Warrior from The Voice. Thank you Danny Barrett and The Elevation Band for your continued support of all our fundraisers and events. Kim, Shenee, Meme and Phanisha thank you for your relentless hard work, passion, and dedication. I truly wouldn't be where we are without the you! Dianne Craft

06/18/2026

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming 19th Annual Black Tie Affair for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities! 🌟 Join us on 10/16/2026 at The Avalon Manor, 6pm for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, a fashion show featuring our honored guest with disabilities and an evening of dancing. Even if you can't make it to the event, you can still make a difference by sponsoring a person with disabilities to so that they may attend or even sharing this flyer on your personal social media page. Let's come together and make a real impact!

05/26/2026

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04/17/2026