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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

Launching ES Gaming in 2023

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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

Day program recently added karate and dance

Mini Dreamers now offered

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Our Impact

Julian's Story

Before his senior year of high school began, Julian was worried about working his first job – two hours each weekday at a Pizza Hut restaurant. Now, months later, his boss is so pleased with his work that he hopes to keep him on his team after Julian graduates.

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Featured Events

Saturday, September 30

Culinary Queens and Kings

Culinary Queens, the fall fundraiser featuring delicious samples from local cooks, is expanding to include Kings this year!

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Art Time Lifts Creativity at Easterseals Passages

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Latest News

Monday, June 5

The HEALing Initiative Awards Grant to Easterseals Arc

Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana has been awarded a grant of $1,200 from the HEALing Initiative, a partnership of Parkview Health and St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, to support a six- to eight-week cooking class for individuals with disabilities.

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Thursday, June 1

Noecker Family Foundation Grant Supports Easterseals Arc Services

The Carson and Rosemary Noecker Family Foundation recently awarded a grant of $20,000 to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana for operating expenses.

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Friday, April 28

Self-Advocates Donate $5,000 to Local Non-Profits

Self-Advocates at Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana, with the support of AWS Foundation, presented $5,000 in donations in celebration of Pay it Forward Day on April 28.

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