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Easterseals is proud to serve northeast Indiana with locations in Fort Wayne, Columbia City, Angola and Auburn. While the offerings of each location may differ, all feature compassionate staff dedicated to serving each participant’s unique needs.

Easterseals Arc

Fort Wayne

Founded as Johnny Appleseed School in 1954

Local agency with 2 national affiliations

Operates only respite house in Allen County

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Easterseals RISE in Angola

Angola

Started in basement of Pleasant Lake School in 1965

RISE Inc. merged with Easterseals Arc in 2020

Partner in Pre-Manufacturing Academy

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Easterseals RISE in Auburn

Auburn

Opened in July 2021

Features Transitions & employment services

Respite house in Garrett

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Easterseals Passages

Columbia City

Serving Whitley County since 1954

Art programs foster creative expression

Day program recently added karate and dance

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Our Impact

DJ Andrew's Story

DJ Andrew has been practicing his craft at parties for decades. Now he’s finally a radio DJ, too.

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Featured Events

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Dancing with the Arc Stars

Dancing with the Arc Stars features Easterseals Arc participants paired with volunteers from the community to compete for awards from our panel of judges and votes from the audience.

Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

5:30 pm

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Easterseals RISE Team Lessens Mastercraft Labor Shortage

Easterseals RISE participants joined the workforce at Mastercraft Inc. during a national emergency, as companies turned their machinery and expertise to making supplies for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Latest News

Monday, October 18

Culinary Queens Raises $151,600

The fourth annual Culinary Queens raised $151,600 to support Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana.

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Tuesday, October 12

Pemberton Name Executive Director of Easterseals Passages

Rachel Pemberton has been named executive director of Easterseals Passages.

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Thursday, August 19

Vantage Grant Will Help Expand Services

Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana will use a Vantage Grant from AWS Foundation to accelerate expansion of disability services throughout northeast Indiana.

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