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Easterseals Northeast Indiana Unifies Regional Branding to Strengthen Locations & Resources
The region’s largest provider of disability programs and services announced today that all Easterseals locations in Fort Wayne, Angola and Columbia City will begin operating under one name: Easterseals Northeast Indiana.
AWS Foundation Grant Supports Continued Collaboration on Inclusive Events
AWS Foundation has awarded a $4,235 grant to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana to support the Fort Wayne Abilities Co-op (FWACO) in providing inclusive, sensory friendly social events.
Community Foundation of Whitley County Award Celebrates DSP
Cody has been a DSP with Easterseals Passages since 2020. A co-worker who said it was a blessing to work with Cody nominated her for the award, noting that Cody always advocates for the individuals she supports.
Culinary Queens and Kings Event Raises More Than $500,000
Easterseals Arc’s Culinary Queens and Kings fundraiser shattered previous records by bringing in more than $500,000 to support people with disabilities.
Foellinger Foundation Grant Awards $10,000 to Easterseals
Easterseals Northern Indiana was recently awarded a $10,000 capacity building grant from Foellinger Foundation.
Indiana Arts Commission grant awards Easterseals Arc $4,000
Easterseals Arc has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Indiana Arts Commission to support a variety of art activities for people with disabilities.
St. Joseph Community Health Foundation Helps Fund Easterseals Nutrition Program
The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana to help implement use of My25 meal planning tools.
Tippmann Foundation Grant: $25,000 Awarded to Easterseals
The Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana. The grant funds will be used for general operating expenses.
Steuben County Community Foundation Grant Supports Easterseals Gaming Program
The Steuben County Community Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to Easterseals RISE in support of the agency’s e-gaming initiatives.
Easterseals Gives Back on AWS Foundation Pay It Forward Day
Self-Advocates at Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana, with the support of AWS Foundation, presented $5,000 in donations to three area organizations in celebration of Pay it Forward Day.
Don Wood Foundation Grant Awards Easterseals $75,000 for Pre-Manufacturing Academies
The Don Wood Foundation has awarded a $75,000 grant to Easterseals Northern Indiana to implement pre-manufacturing academies in Allen, DeKalb, Kosciusko, Steuben and Whitley counties. The pre-manufacturing academies will enhance employability and independence for people with disabilities while also strengthening the local workforce.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant Funds Easterseals Use of Boostlingo
With funding from W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the national Easterseals office awarded a $25,000 grant to Easterseals Northern Indiana to support the use of Boostlingo interpretation and translation services.