OPTIONS, Inc.

10/14/2026

The 2025–2026 OPTIONS Annual Impact Report is here! 🌟

We’re excited to share another year of meaningful progress, inspiring milestones, and lives impacted through the continued support of our amazing participants, families, donors, staff, volunteers, foundations, businesses, and community partners.

Together, we continue to empower individuals with disabilities to live meaningful lives, build connections, and thrive in inclusive communities. Every contribution, every act of kindness, and every partnership helps move our mission forward and create opportunities for a brighter future.

Take a moment to discover the impact we’ve made together this year—because every milestone tells a story, and you’re part of it! 💜

👇 Click the link below to read the full 2025–2026 Annual Impact Report!
https://options4u.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026_Annual_Impact_Report.pdf

10/07/2026

Congratulations to OPTIONS participant Carmen Clines on her recent installation into the Hammond Kiwanis Aktion Club! 🎉

Aktion Club provides opportunities for people with disabilities to develop leadership skills, serve their community, build friendships, and make a difference. We are excited to see Carmen become part of this wonderful group and look forward to seeing all she will accomplish! 💙

Pictured from left: Judy Couvillion, Kiwanis Advisor; Carmen Clines, OPTIONS participant; Steven Bloom, Aktion Club President; and Terry King, Kiwanis Advisor.

10/02/2026

We’re wearing pink and standing together! 💗🎀

OPTIONS came together for Pink Out Day to help raise awareness for breast cancer and show our support for those affected by the disease. We’re proud to wear pink, spread awareness, and remind our community of the importance of education, early detection, and supporting one another.

10/01/2026

What an unforgettable night at the Champions Party, celebrating the success of the 9th Annual Ballin’ 4 OPTIONS Charity Basketball Game Presented by Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust 🙌

Huge thanks to our Champions Party Sponsors, Kurt & Lindsay Bornkessel, for your generous support and for helping make this special night possible. 🏀🏆

To everyone who joined us to celebrate and honor our players: thank you. Your energy, love, and commitment to the mission mean the world to us. And a heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers, including the Catholic Daughters of the Americas #2050, for giving their time and helping make the evening so special. We’re so grateful for your support! 💜

09/28/2026

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Ballin’ 4 OPTIONS Award Winners! 🎉💜

The Chuck Olson Spirit Award went to India Johnson, a true example of what it means to be a great teammate and bring heart and spirit to the game. 👏💜

🏀 Terron Edmond took home the Orange Rockets MVP Award, while Ellen Terrase earned the Purple Knights MVP Award for their standout performances on the court.

📣 And let’s hear it for Aaron Corbett, winner of the Cheerleading Spirit Award, for bringing the energy to the sidelines! 🎉

We’re so proud of all of our 2026 winners — thank you for bringing your passion, talent, and spirit to Ballin’ 4 OPTIONS 2026! 💜🙌🏀

09/25/2026

A HUGE thank you to Bad Moms That Dance for helping our cheer squad get ready for the 9th Annual Ballin’ 4 OPTIONS Charity Basketball Game! 💃📣

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and support you gave throughout the preparation for the event. From helping our team get ready for their halftime performance to bringing so much fun and encouragement along the way, you helped make the experience extra special! ❤️✨

Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us and helping our squad shine! 📣🏀

09/24/2026

🏀💜 A HUGE thank you to our amazing Ballin’ 4 OPTIONS volunteers! 💜🏀

Your time, energy, and enthusiasm helped make this year’s event such a special day for our players, families, and community. We are so grateful for each of you who showed up, pitched in, and supported the OPTIONS mission.

Your support truly makes a difference, and we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌 🧡

09/22/2026

A huge thank you to Atmos Energy for not only being a Concessions Sponsor but also volunteering your time to help set up for game day! 💙🏀

We truly appreciate your hard work, continued support, and commitment to Ballin’ 4 OPTIONS. Thank you for always showing up for our community!

🏀 Community support is a team effort—on and off the court!

Atmos Energy was pleased to once again support Ballin’ for OPTIONS, the annual basketball game fundraiser benefiting OPTIONS, serving as this year’s Concessions Sponsor.

Our involvement extended beyond sponsorship. The day before the game, members of our team volunteered their time to help set up and prepare for the event—another meaningful way to support the people and organizations making a difference in our communities.

A special thank you to our Atmos Energy Hammond office for showing up for this event year after year. Their continued commitment reflects the heart of community engagement: giving our time, lending a hand and building relationships with the organizations we serve alongside.

We value our partnership with OPTIONS and the important work they do to create opportunities, independence and meaningful connections for individuals with disabilities.

It was a great day of community, teamwork and purpose—and another opportunity for Atmos Energy to continue Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities. 💙🏀

09/18/2026

We’re ready for game day TOMORROW! 🏀💜

OPTIONS staff and participants brought the energy to today’s pep rally, showing their support by rocking purple and orange! 🙌🔥 A big thank you to our pep rally sponsor, Andy’s Foundation, for helping make today possible!

We’re counting down to the 9th Annual Ballin' 4 Options Charity Basketball Game, presented by Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust !

Tomorrow is the big day, and we all hope to see YOU courtside! 🏀🧡

09/14/2026

🏀🔥 THIS SATURDAY! 🔥🏀

The wait is almost over… Ballin’ 4 OPTIONS is happening THIS SATURDAY! 🙌

Join us for the 9th Annual Ballin’ 4 OPTIONS Charity Basketball Game, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust!

📅 Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 PARD #1 Gym
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Great basketball. Great energy. Great cause. 💜🏀

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come ready to BALL! 🔥

🎥 Check out the hype video and get ready — WE’LL SEE YOU THIS SATURDAY! 🙌🏀

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