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The S.L.E.D. Team serving side-by-side at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry – The day ignited a deeper sense of Unity; Purpose & Servant Leadership within our Team. Transforming Compassion into Action.

S.L.E.D. Holiday Gathering 2025

Charleston L. Bowles - President - S.L.E.D. shares a warm moment with Mayor Joe Hogsett at the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Corporate Luncheon

S.L.E.D. Leadership Team of Charleston; Gina and Yvette attending The 2025 Indiana Mental Health & Addiction Symposium & Heroes for Recovery Luncheon

Charleston; Gina & Yvette preparing to attend breakout session: Beyond Advice-Giving: Understanding Motivational Interviewing - Conducted by Ally Dir; PhD, HSPP Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry; Indiana University School of Medicine

Charleston; Gina & Yvette preparing to attend breakout session: Suicide Prevention 101 - Conducted by Jason Craig CPS - Administrator, Henry County Health Department

The S.L.E.D. Leadership Team proudly volunteered at Second Helpings - Standing shoulder to shoulder in service to individuals and families who need us most. Our commitment to compassion, community and collective impact continues to drive the S.L.E.D. Mission forward.

S.L.E.D. Leadership Team of Charleston; Gina and Yvette with Julie Hayden - VP Development/Director of MHAI and Abby Alling - Director of IAIC & Program Manager MHAI at our S.L.E.D. Office during our 2025 Site Visit

Charleston L. Bowles - President - S.L.E.D. had the pleasure of meeting Brent Anderson & Christy Gauss - Faculty - The Center for Mind Body & Medicine. Had a Tour of Corey's House and a post tour debriefing about Future Collaborations.

S.L.E.D. had the pleasure of attending the Marion County Reentry Coalition Collaborative Strategies, Collective Action Meeting.

S.L.E.D. Leadership Team enjoying an inspiring afternoon of connections, community and corporate excellence at the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Corporate Luncheon

S.L.E.D. Leadership Team advancing our mission through Pride; Purpose and Engagement at the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Corporate Luncheon

Gina Bowles - S.L.E.D. - VP of Client Services & Yvette Ursery - S.L.E.D. Board of Directors - Vice Chair at the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Corporate Luncheon building bridges; forging partnerships and fueling the S.L.E.D. Mission forward.

From L to R: Charleston L. Bowles; Maranda Williams; Deputy Mayor Lena Hill; Mayor Joe Hogsett; Duane Gunn & Christine Daniel. S.L.E.D. is introducing an Initiative to the City of Indianapolis January 1, 2025 titled: S.L.E.D. Pathways to Prosperity through Women's Care & Maternal Healthcare Programming for Justice Impacted Women.

Yvette McCrackin Ursery Vice Chairwomen of S.L.E.D.'S Board of Directors w/Julie Hayden - Executive Director of Mental Health America of Indianapolis & Abigail Alling - Program Manager/Analyst Mental Health America of Indiana at the MHA Mental Health & Addiction Symposium & Heroes for Recovery Luncheon

Gina Bowles - S.L.E.D. - VP of Client Services and Yvette McCrackin Ursery - Vice Chairwoman - S.L.E.D. Board of Directors "Checking In" at the Mental Health & Addiction Symposium & Heroes for Recovery Luncheon

Charleston L. Bowles - President - S.L.E.D. accepts Mental Health First Aid Responders Tool Kits from Ti’Gre McNear - John & Kathy Ackerman Mental Health Department - Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center

Charleston L. Bowles - President - S.L.E.D. & Yvette McCrakin Ursery - Vice Chairwoman - S.L.E.D. Board of Directors have the pleasure of Meeting & Greeting one of the Heroes for Recovery honored at the Mental Health & Addiction Symposium & Heroes for Recovery Luncheon

S.L.E.D. Leadership Team of Gina E. Bowles - VP of Client Services; Charleston L. Bowles - President & Yvette M. Ursery - Vice Chairwoman - S.L.E.D. Board of Directors take a moment to pose for a Team Picture at the Mental Health & Addiction Symposium & Heroes for Recovery Luncheon

Charleston L. Bowles - President - S.L.E.D.; Gina E. Bowles - VP of Client Services - S.L.E.D.; Maranda Williams - Indiana State Organizer - Reform Alliance pose with other Community Leaders at Mental Health America of Indiana - Mental Health & Addiction Symposium & Heroes for Recovery Luncheon

Charleston L. Bowles - President - S.L.E.D; Thomas Benjamin - Treasurer - S.L.E.D. Board of Directors - Maranda Williams - Indiana State Organizer & Jordan Bowles - Administrative Assistant - S.L.E.D. Packing the Pantry and Extending our Season of Giving to Holy Family Shelter - 907 N. Holmes - Indianapolis 46222

Charleston; Gina & Yvette attending the Breakout Session Titled - The Fourth Wave - The Rise of Stimulants and the Evolution of Polysubstance Use in America's Fentanyl Crisis at Mental Health America of Indiana - Mental Health & Addiction Symposium & Heroes for Recovery Luncheon

UNLOCK HOPE: Be The Key To Change Gala 9.21.24

Maranda Williams recipient of the 2024 Social Justice Visionary Award 🥇

Charleston; Maranda & Christine enjoying UNLOCK HOPE: Be The Key To Change Gala 9.21.24

Charleston & Dewayne Dunn. Dewayne was exonerated after nearly 13 years for murder in 2011 in Elkhart, IN. Dewayne was born & raised in Indianapolis before moving to South Bend, In.

Charleston and Kenneth Nixon an "Exoneree" from Detroit,MI. Kenneth has an Amazing Story and is a Phenomenal Young Man that has allowed his Resounding Faith & Resilience to propel him into a Life of Service. Fighting for and Bringing Justice to others.

Charleston Bowles, SLED CORPORATION w/Julie Hayden & Abigail Alling of Mental Health America of Indianapolis at their: Building Trust in Youth Mental Health Luncheon.

Charleston - Gina - Duane & John - S.L.E.D. Leadership Team attending Overdose Lifeline Premiere Screening of "Perspectives".

SLED Corporation's 2024 Year end Board Meeting with Leadership Team and Guest

S.L.E.D. Corporation provided a host of giveaway bags equipped with motivational bracelets, mental health information, stress balls, ink pens, and lanyards. S.L.E.D. Corporation also provided information regarding all of our wrap-around services, such as our housing initiative, counseling, financial literacy, and much more. We were prepared to provide our intake application for housing and any information individuals or families may have been interested in receiving.

Gina Bowles, VP of Client Services, Duane Gunn, VP of Human Resources and Yvette Ursery, VP of S.L.E.D.'s Board.

Gina Bowles, Duane Gunn, and Yvette Ursery pose with the Founder of The Resource Hub, Ms. Rita Green.

Gina Bowles and Yvette Ursery of S.L.E.D. Corporation pose with Michelle of REI Property Management during The Resource Hub Celebration.

December 19, 2024, S.L.E.D. Corporation collaborated with The Resource Hub in celebration of their 15th annual Circle City Christmas Celebration Community Give Back Dinner and what an Amazing, Awesome Celebration.

A glimpse of the crowd celebrating the 15th annual Circle City Christmas Celebration hosted by Ms. Rita Green and others. S.L.E.D. corporation was excited to collaborate with such a meaningful celebration.

January 15, 2025, Care, Not Cuffs Day at the Indiana Statehouse, hosted by Hoosier Action.

January 15, 2025, the S.L.E.D. Leadership Team (L to R; Yvette Ursery, Board Vice Chairwoman, Duane Gunn, VP of Human Resources and Gina Bowles, VP of Client Services. Miranda Williams of Reform Alliance and Lori Chamber with United Women in Faith/Dove House) attended Care, Not Cuffs Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Care, Not Cuffs was hosted by Hoosier Action!

Charleston L. Bowles - President of S.L.E.D. and Lori Schmidt - Director of Member Experience & Engagement - Benjamin Harrison YMCA. Lori coordinated the opportunity for S.L.E.D. to present to the Lawrence Sunrise Kiwanis Club

Charleston L. Bowles - President of S.L.E.D. meeting; greeting and presenting to the Lawrence Sunrise Kiwanis Club. S.L.E.D. is excited to forge a Community Partnership with such a Distinguished organization

SL.E.D. was Blessed to provide Affordable; Nice; Safe & Sustainable Housing for another Honored Veteran. From L to R: Pastor Dan Bailey (South Emerson Church of God); Duane Gunn (V.P. S.L.E.D.); Robert J. Shadowens (Honored Veteran); Charleston L. Bowles (President S.L.E.D.)

S.L.E.D. is proud to place another client into nice; affordable; safe and sustainable housing. Continuing our mission to restore hope; dignity and opportunity one home at a time.

S.L.E.D. Team of Charleston; Gina; Jordan & Tommy sharing S.L.E.D. Programs; Services & Resources at the Live Longer in Lawrence Health & Wellness Fair.

Jordan & Tommy informing a couple on our S.L.E.D. Menu of Services at the Live Longer in Lawrence Health & Wellness Fair

Jordan & Tommy meeting & greeting another woman who is inquiring about S.L.E.D. at the Live Longer in Lawrence Health & Wellness Fair

S.L.E.D. Leadership Team of Charleston; Jordan & Tommy were honored to have Jami Weirich - Director of Communications for City Events to stop by our S.L.E.D. Table at the Live Longer in Lawrence Health & Wellness Fair

S.L.E.D. Leadership Team of Jordan Bowles & Tommy Niemier stopped by the Special Olympics Indiana Marion County Tent at the Live Longer in Lawrence Health & Wellness Fair

S.L.E.D. Leadership of Jordan Bowles & Tommy Niemier inviting a guest to join our 2nd Annual Mental Health & Wellness Walk on Saturday May 10th at the Live Longer in Lawrence Health & Wellness Fair

S.L.E.D. President Charleston L. Bowles is excited to officially welcome Tommy Niemier as our S.L.E.D. Summer Intern. Tommy is currently finishing his 2nd year at IU McKinney School of Law. Prior to Law School Tommy was a proud graduate of Wabash College where he majored in P.P.E. (Politics; Philosophy & Economics). Tommy is a resident of New Palestine, In where he was a student/athlete for New Palestine H.S. Tommy’s energy, passion and fresh perspective will be a valuable addition to our S.L.E.D. Mission.

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