Ways to Support SLI
Volunteer
There are many ways to volunteer your time and talents to support The Social & Learning Institute
Donate
As a privately funded non-profit organization, contributions from individuals, service organizations, and corporate partners play a key role in shaping the future of our program.
Corporate Partners
An opportunity for our community business leaders to partner with us to further the mission of our program.
Knights of Columbus
The Queen of All Saints Council 12951 has generously included The Social & Learning Institute in the Knights of Columbus Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, known locally as the Tootsie Roll Drive*, for many years. Funds raised during the October 2018 Michigan City community drive will be distributed between The Social & Learning Institute, Paladin, and Share Foundation.
*The Knights of Columbus has no official tie to Tootsie Rolls or their manufacturer.
Needed Items & Supplies
You can help The Social & Learning Institute by donating items on our wish list or frequently needed supplies. If you have any of the listed items or are able to finance their purchases -we would be grateful!!
Key Sustainability Program
An annual program offering three levels of giving developed to honor the founding members of the Institute, those who have been key to our success, and the many friends that support our mission.
The Gardner and Guerrucci Memorial Endowment Fund
For the Social & Learning Institute
In 1993, the Board of Trustees of The Social & Learning Institute partnered with Unity Foundation of La Porte County to establish a permanent endowment fund. This fund, managed by Unity Foundation, will provide income to support the Institute... FOREVER. Each year, the Foundation distributes a portion of the fund's generated income to the Institute for operational or other programming needs. The larger the funds permanent principal balance, the larger the annual distribution.
The funds has been named to honor the Institute's co-founders, Marquerite Gardner and James Guerrucci. Each year when funds are distributed, the Institute's leadership is reminded of the perseverance and caring nature of these remarkable individuals.
Click ENDOWMENT FUND to learn more about how you can contribute FOREVER funds to the Institute.
