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True Grit : Our Annual Gala

Every fall, Third Way Center welcomes donors, community partners, and youth mental health advocates to this festive evening. We celebrate the triumphs of the past 12 months and share our plans for the year ahead.

Event Sponsorship

Our amazing business community steps up every year to make True Grit a night to remember! To learn more about how your company can get involved to support Third Way while reaching new audiences, please contact the Development Director, Sally Reed.

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2025 Sponsors

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Third Way Center Community Award

Each year, we celebrate a Third Way Center Community member making a real difference in the world. This person has dedicated their time to improving the lives of abused, neglected, and traumatized adolescents.

Past Awardees

2023 - Honored 15 Third Way Center Staff
Honored 15 women who have been with Third Way Center for 20 years or more

2022 - David Eisner
Celebration of David’s 45 years as Executive Director of Third Way Center

2021 - Mike Johnston
President, Chief Executive Officer for Gary Community Ventures

2020 - Virtual Gala

2019 - Lori Poland, MA, LPC, RRT
Mental Health Therapist and CEO of The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN)

True Grit 2025

Planning for True Grit 2025 is underway! If you’d like more information about attending, volunteering for, or sponsoring this event, please contact Development Director, Sally Reed.

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