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Causes: Alliances & Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Human Services, Recreational Clubs, Sports
Mission: To provide social, charitable,
Programs: Our building is open most days of the week for meetings and activities of various groups - gslad board and committees, senior citizens, teens, other nonprofit organizations, athletic leagues, etc. Small or no rental fees are charged to non-profits organized for charitable and educational purposes. Social gatherings for members are held frequently. Food and drinks are sold as an integral part of some of the events. Gslad also supports other organizations of the deaf community in various ways.
gslad supports members' basketball and softball teams by paying entry fees and out-of-town tournament travel costs. We are also affiliated with midwest athletic assoc. Of the deaf, national softball assoc. Of the deaf, and the u. S. Deaf basketball association so members can participate in their tournaments. Gslad also hosts weekly dart and shuffleboard tournaments as well as annual dart, golf, and bowling tournaments for the community.