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Impact Grant Supports Pre-Manufacturing Academy
The Steuben County Community Foundation has awarded a $20,000 Impact Grant to Easterseals RISE to support a Pre-Manufacturing Academy, which will be offered in partnership with The Steuben County Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
Passages, Inc. to Merge with Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana
In a pair of moves designed to better serve the people of Whitley County, local nonprofit Passages, Inc. plans to merge with Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana, while Brightpoint plans to take on The Whitley Crossings Neighborhood Corporation (WCNC) currently affiliated with Passages. Easterseals Arc and Passages each have more than 65 years of history… Read more »
Easterseals Arc, Passages Plan Merger
In a pair of moves designed to better serve the people of Whitley County, Passages is planning to merge with Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana, while Brightpoint plans to take on The Whitley Crossings Neighborhood Corporation (WCNC) currently affiliated with Passages. Easterseals Arc and Passages each have more than 65 years of history supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Merging… Read more »
Whitley Crossings Announces Plans for Walk of Trees
Whitley Crossings Neighborhood Corporation (WCNC) recently announced its plans for the 2020 Walk of Trees event.
Perking Up Y Members
Easterseals Arc consumers are learning new work skills as they perk up members of Parkview Family YMCA.
Passages Thanks Schrumpf, Welcomes Peppler
Passages recently presented Mr. George Schrumpf with an award for his service on its Board of Directors and welcomed a new board member, Lisa Peppler, Finance Manager for Parkview Whitley and Parkview Warsaw.
Transportation for Voters with Disabilities
The Northeast Indiana Disability Advocacy Coalition (NEIDAC) has launched an initiative to provide free transportation to persons with disabilities for early voting.
AWS Foundation Grant Supports Inclusive Events
AWS Foundation has awarded a $12,500 grant to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana to support the Fort Wayne Abilities Collaborative in providing inclusive social and sensory friendly events.
Passages Awards Four Community Partner Awards
Passages, Inc. recently awarded its annual Community Partner Awards to Community Foundation of Whitley County, United Way of Whitley County, AWS Foundation, and Mrs. Lori Shipman of Lori Shipman Consulting, LLC.
Church-Stavitzke Succeeds Stackhouse as RISE Executive Director
Crystal Church-Stavitzke will be promoted to Easterseals RISE executive director as Chris Stackhouse has chosen to resign from the position.
Fellow Arc Member Discusses Challenges During the Pandemic
President and CEO David Dreith speaks on Fox News about adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passages Summer Program
The Summer Program began due to a need for students with disabilities to have a program during their summer break, and since this program began, it has grown exponentially.