The following is a press release written by Jess Willard for the Independence Academy.
Proceeds will go towards the school, specifically new vans for student internships and field trips
INDIANAPOLIS - Independence Academy will host their annual gala, An Evening for Autism, on April 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, to raise awareness and funds for the school serving students on the autism spectrum. A large portion of the funds raised will go toward purchasing new vans for the school to ensure students have greater access to field trips and internships. The gala will be one to remember with the theme “Old Hollywood Glamour”, and guests are encouraged to dress the part.
The gala will be emceed by WTHR’s Sean Ash & Emily Longnecker, and will include keynote speakers, video presentations featuring the students and staff, and a silent auction event where attendees can bid on a great selection of items from Jason Aldean VIP Concert Tickets to a Luxury Signature Facial and Spa Gift Package.
WHEN: April 26, 2025, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: The Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032
WHO: Independence Academy
At Independence Academy, more than textbooks and classrooms, donor support ensures that every smile, every breakthrough, every small victory becomes a testament to the transformative power of compassion. Fundraising enables us to provide comprehensive care, nurturing not only academic growth, but also the emotional well-being of these remarkable kids.
Become a vital part of our students’ journeys towards resilience and success by partnering with us as an event sponsor, donating goods or services to our silent auction, or attending the event by purchasing a table or individual tickets.
About Independence Academy
The Independence Academy is an innovative school for autism where students thrive while earning an accredited high school diploma. The school serves students in grades 3-12 , and offers a structured yet flexible approach tailored to individual needs while providing a place where students feel a sense of belonging, develop essential life skills, and build confidence for their future.
For more information:
Dennis Willard
614.209.8945
