501(c)(3) Organization

The Blind Social Center

The Blind Social Center (TBSC) provides a meeting place where blind and visually impaired individuals come together in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Background Image by Patrick Hoesly

Meet the Blairs

Directors:
Tony Blair
Connie Blair

Our Goal

Shedding Light on Blindness

Giving Unconditionally

2022 Christmas Dinner

Thursday, December 22
12PM - 5PM

Join us for a gift-giving day!

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

October Event:

Annual

7th

The Blind Social Center Dining in the Dark Gala Fundraiser

Annual

7th

The Blind Social Center 2022 Dining in the Dark Gala Fundraiser

Friday, October 14, 2022
5PM - 10PM

3D Blind Social Center Building Model

Social Hour | 5pm - 6:30pm

Open Bar | Dinner Served 7pm

At the

Innsbrook Country Club

6701 Taft St | Merrillville, IN 46410

Door Prizes ~ Auction ~ Glitz Walk

Sponsored by Humana
Sponsored by United Health Community Plan
Sponsored by Albert's Jewelers of Schererville

Ticket Donation $50

SATURDAY
JULY 23, 2022

7th Annual

2022 Walkathon Fundraiser

Saturday, July 23
9AM - 1PM

Oak Savannah Bike Trail
Located @ 52nd & Madison, Gary, IN

Registration $40
T-shirts included

For more info and registration:
219.980.0097

Paint & Cheez

Recap

TBSC Paint and Cheez event was a huge success! After planning sessions and communications with our sponsors Strack & Van Til (in Merriville, IN) and Olive Garden (in Merrillville) the afternoon finally arrived. 

Thirteen RSVP’d along with our staff, patrons, volunteers and special guest. All are not pictured.  We had an Italian style blast, and we owe it all to all of you! 

Thank you to Sponsor Strak Van Till of Merrillville, Indiana. And thanks to Sponsor Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 1900 Southlake Mall, Merrillville IN. General Manager, Kitchen Manager & Staff. The salad and bread sticks were so deliciously loved by all.

RECAP

Dining in the Dark 2021

was a resouding success!

Glitzy

6th Annual

FUNDRAISER

Friday
October 15, 2021
5pm - 10pm

The GLITZ & GLAMOUR event was epic. Our guest traveled from far and near to celebrate the unveiling of our new facility. We had a full house. TBSC couldn't do what we do, without all of you.

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ALL HANDS ON DECK!

The Blind Social Center is seeking donations for the construction of our NEW location for the visually impaired community:    5195 JEFFERSON ST | GARY, IN 46408

We are requesting the assistance of TEN individuals to donate $1,000 for Phase 1 of the project.

Phase 1 Consists of :

• Clearing land of all debris • The removal of 28 trees • Removing existing old fencing • Installing a new 6 foot rod iron fencing w/roll gate entrance

Construction is currently underway.

We are at day nine of construction and have raised $4,000 within a week’s time. Our goal is to reach $10,000 to cover the expenses of Phase 1 listed above. We are also seeking in kind services from our local community partners, donors and volunteers.  All hands on Deck! The blind community needs your help!

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July 2021
UPDATE:

We are at Day 41 and only $3,000 away from our goal amount for Phase 1 of the construction of our new center.

Let the next 3 donors be you, you and you!

Thank you all for your support and patronage,
Mr. & Mrs. Blair

Donate today

An Exiting New Title

Meet the Author November 8, 2020



Join us in Congratulations to the Accomplished Author/Publicist
TBSC Patron Mrs. Eunice Riddle.

First off, this book is written by someone who is blind. Have you ever wondered what it was like to be blind? Do you know someone who is blind? This book will explain the hardships of being blind and how you can help others who are blind. Some help was needed regarding editing as you can imagine. This book also includes journal entries written 100% by Eunice on a computer.

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About Eunice Riddle

6

Year Anniversary!

Happy 6th Year Business Anniversary!

On August 21st, TBSC started with a few, but now we are many, not just in numbers but in creativity. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Blair & TBSC family. We have just begun to do great things!

Art by the Visually Impaired

How those without sight paint

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Our Work Possible

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