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Biking to Work
There are many reasons to consider riding a bike to work. Beyond the fact that you will save money at the gas pump you are doing your part to help the environment. Not only that, but you'll be getting a great workout too! Whatever your reason, consider riding your bike to work this summer. Your wallet will be glad you did! For more information on Bike to Work Week and biking in the Michiana area CLICK HERE.
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Welcome to Federated Media Engaged
An initiative of Federated Media to encourage and enhance the activities of community groups for the uncommon good. |
 Hannah's House is a maternity home that assists pregnant women of all ages. The home provides a safe environment, emotional support and programming to assist women in getting their lives together for the sake of their babies. Often filled to capacity, serving seven women at a time, the home serves approximately 25-35 women each year. For more information about how you can help Hannah's House CLICK HERE.
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 The Youth Service Bureau has been serving kids in the Michiana area since 1972. They offer many programs including the Young Mom's Self-Sufficiency Program, Youth Development Services, Safe Place and Safe Stations, Street Outreach and the Youth and Family Crisis Line. For a complete description of all the programs YSB offers please CLICK HERE.
For immediate help you can contact the Youth and Family Crisis Line at 1-866-460-4616.
If you are a child who is currently in danger and need to see a complete list of all the the Safe Station locations CLICK HERE.
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Cancer Services in Michiana
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When someone is diagnosed with cancer the effects can be devistating both emotionally and financially. Two local organizations strive to meet the needs of your neighbors who are facing this challenge. These organizations are not a part of the American Cancer Society. They are local organizations that help local cancer patients through the generous donations of local people. There is always a need for monitary and supply donations. Supplies include items like Ensure, Carnation Instant Breakfast, shower chairs, wigs, mobility aids and more. For more information on how you can donate or for information on obtaining services click on the links below:
For residents in St. Joseph County, Indiana contact River Bend Cancer Services www.riverbendcancerservices.org
For residents in Elkhart County, Indiana contact United Cancer Services www.elkhartcancer.org
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Michiana Boys & Girls Club
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Michiana is lucky to have several organized Boys and Girls Clubs in our area. For more information on how you can join the club, become a volunteer or donate to help contact the following:
St. Joseph County, Indiana - Click Here: bgcsjc.org
Elkhart County, Indiana - Click Here: bgcgoshen.org
Berrien County, Michigan - Click Here: bgcbh.org
Marshall County, Indiana - Click Here: bgcmarshallcounty.org
LaPorte County, Indiana - Call (219) 873-2298 |
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 Real Services provides in-home and community services to the elderly, disabled and low income residents in our community. Real Services offers many programs including the Guardianship Program and the Meals on Wheel Program. Real Services provides help in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. Some services are also provided in Fulton County. They are in need of more volunteers to help them with their efforts. For more information on volunteering to help Real Services CLICK HERE.
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 Five Star, Inspiring Champions, is an after school program that teaches kids the importance of five areas of life: excellence, integrity, responsibility, service and dreams. The program is now being offered in nine different intermediate schools located in Elkhart and St. Joseph, Indiana counties. Five Star is in need of donations and volunteers. For more information on the program VISIT THEIR WEB SITE BY CLICKING HERE
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The average age of homelessness in the United States is just 7 years old. The Center for the Homeless is meeting the needs of this growing segment of the homeless population by offering a Montessori Pre-school for the youngest residents of the center. For more information about this program and all that the Center for the Homeless is doing to help people in our community CLICK HERE. |
Elkhart CommunitySchools
CARES program
(Communities Actively Relating to Elkhart Schools)
 The mission of CARES is simply to engage positive adult role models who volunteer to help a young person succeed in school and in life.
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South Bend Community Schools
Partner Up Program
 A joint venture between SBCSC and the chamber of commerce of St. Joseph county. Formed to link businesses with schools to bring positive influences to children. Businesses allow one hour per week paid time away to visit the student in school.
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