Breaking ground for a new era

Jon Gold, TradeWinds CEO, addresses the gathering at Thursday morning's ceremonial groundbreaking for TradeWinds' new Hobart location. The 55,000-square-foot building was bought by an anonymous donor.

Breaking ground for a new era

The shovels stand ready for Thursday's ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for TradeWinds' new facility in Hobart.

TradeWinds hosts symbolic groundbreaking at future facility in Hobart

HOBART | A new era in TradeWinds Services began Thursday with the symbolic interior groundbreaking at the agency’s future home where officials hope to be located in September.

TradeWinds Services hopes to break ground on new Hobart location by next month

HOBART | TradeWinds Services can move full speed ahead with renovations at 3198 E. 83rd Place now that city approval is in place, CEO Jon Gold said.

Hobart Plan Commission moves TradeWinds site plan review to Jan. 3

HOBART | Site plans for a renovated building that will house TradeWinds Services will be heard Jan. 3 at the Plan Commission meeting.

TradeWinds kicks off renovation of new Hobart facility

Bob Sur, supervisor at Prompt Ambulance's Medcar Division, signs a banner Thursday at the launch of the new facility for TradeWinds in Hobart. The banner was produced by clients of TradeWinds.

TradeWinds kicks off renovation of new Hobart facility

A banner created by clients of TradeWinds Services hangs above attendees Thursday at a launch party for the organization's new building in Hobart.

TradeWinds kicks off Hobart building renovation with launch Thursday

HOBART | TradeWinds Services will kick off renovation of its recently acquired building in Hobart with a launch event.

TradeWinds moving closer to relocating from Gary to Hobart

HOBART | TradeWinds Services, now based in Gary, took another step Thursday toward relocating to Hobart.

TradeWinds recognizes top performers

GARY | Three TradeWinds clients were honored recently during a luncheon at the Majestic Star Casino Hotel for excellence and achievement in their positions at the not-for-profit agency, which serves adults and children with special needs.

TradeWinds opens its sixth group home, first in Hobart

HOBART | Mayor Brian Snedecor officially opened TradeWinds’ newest residential group home on Lake Park Avenue at a ceremonial ribbon cutting last week.

Charges are dropped against a former TradeWinds employee

CROWN POINT | Felony charges against former TradeWinds employee Sharla Williams have been dismissed.

TradeWinds honors 5 clients for their work ethic

TradeWinds, a nonprofit agency in Gary servicing people with developmental disabilities, honored five of its clients Wednesday for their work performance. Pictured from left are John Bonich, Edward McCollum Jr., Charles Hood, Kevin Worst and Garnett Coleman.

TradeWinds honors 5 clients for their work ethic

GARY | Five male adult clients of TradeWinds were honored Wednesday during a luncheon at the Majestic Star Casino Hotel for their work ethic and attitude at the nonprofit agency that serves developmentally disabled individuals.

TradeWinds provides critical services to developmentally delayed children, adults

TradeWinds Services, Inc. is one of the benefactors of the 2011 Times Diversity Job Fair and Symposium.

INSIGHT: Starlight Foundation honors Charles Tilman

Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest recently honored Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears at its 23rd annual gala for his dedication and commitment to improving the lives of critically and chronically ill children.