Agency Listing

 Starke United works with over 70 area organizations throughout Starke County and the surrounding area by providing designated and/or undesignated funds. We do not have a pre-determined list of recipient agencies. Instead, we focus on the most urgent needs of the county as dictated to us through our Needs Assesment Surveys. Of course, we are happy to honor pledges to specific tax-exempt organizations.

As a general rule, Starke United does not direct funds to political causes or to organizations outside of the "mainstream" of charitable activities.

Following are some of the organizations we are affiliated with and support. For complete organization information, please contact us directly.

Your donation to Starke United benefited over forty Starke County non-profit agencies last year. These agencies are right here, close to home helping your families, friends, and neighbors. Just imagine what a few more dollars could do. Please pledge to Starke United in the 2009 campaign. Every Starke United Dollar gives a Starke County resident a better life in some way.

Agencies:

American Cancer Society
535 West Edison #6
Mishawaka, IN 46545

www.cancer.org

Telephone: (574) 772-2962

Director: Rachelle Back
Contact: Karen Wittig

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 5:00PM

General Purpose:
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and services.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Medical

Services Provided:

• Research to Recovery: Volunteer breast cancer survivors provide support in a comprehensive one-on-one visitation program for women with breast cancer
• Road to Recovery: Volunteer drivers provide free transportation for cancer patients to and from treatments, cancer screenings, and cancer-related checkups
• Look Good...Feel Better: Teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques in a group setting to help enhance their self-image and self-confidence during chemotherapy and radiation treatments

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a cancer patient under a doctor's care.

Fees:
None, but insurance payments will be accepted.

American Lung Association of Region I
802 West Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Telephone: (800) 586-4872

Director: Stephanie McCune - South Bend Region

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 4:30PM

General Purpose:
Provide services to the military and local authorities during disasters, and to provide family assistance.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Programs

Services Provided:

• Educational materials on all lung diseases including audio-visual materials
• Smoking cessation programs
• Asthma programs
• A resident asthma camp for children with mild to severe asthma (ages 8 - 14). We have Better Breathers Clubs in some counties.

Eligibility Requirements:
Residents of the following counties: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Elkhart, Franklin, Fulton, Howard, Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Miami, Montgomery, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, and White.

Fees:
Most materials are free, others have a small fee. A/V's are available on loan (no fee); we ask that they be returned via UPS and not by mail.

American Red Cross
St. Joseph County Chapter
3220 East Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46615

Telephone: (574) 234-0191 (24 hours)

Fax: (574) 234-0194

www.stjoe-redcross.org

Director: Elton Pickard
pickard@stjoe-redcross.org

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 4:30PM

General Purpose:
Provide services to the military and local authorities during disasters, and to provide family assistance.

Types of Services:

• Clothing
• Food
• Medical
• Shelter

Services Provided:

• Contacting service men and families in times of need
• Providing food
• Shelter
• Clothing in emergency situations

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a Starke County resident; open to anyone in need of services.

Fees:
None, services are gifts from the American people.

The Caring Place
Valparaiso, IN 46383-3103

Telephone:
(219) 464-0840
(574) 772-2222

Toll Free:
(800) 933-0466

Director: Mary Beth Schultz
Contact: Annette Ohman

Hours:
Emergency Service Available 24 Hours at (800) 933-0466
Starke County Hours vary
Day and Evening Appointments Available

General Purpose:
Shelters and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Programs
• Shelter

Services Provided:

• Shelter
• One-on-one support
• Legal advocacy
• Support groups
• Emergency transportation to shelter
• Referrals
• Educational programs for schools and community organizations
• Professional training.

Eligibility Requirements:
Victim of domestic violence and sexual assault with dependent children.

Fees:
None

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Gary, Inc.
Catholic Family Service of LaPorte County/Starke County
973 West 6th Avenue
Gary, IN 46402

321 West 11th Street
Michigan City, IN 46360

Telephone: (219) 879-9312

FAX: (219) 879-9073

Executive Director:  Jean Augustine, S.C.
Contact: Mary McPherson

Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Other days and times by appointment
Please call to request services

General Purpose:
Social service agency providing a variety of family and individual counseling, family life education, and child welfare services.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Education
• Special Needs
• Youth Services

Services Provided:

• Family counseling
• Marital counseling
• Individual counseling
• Pregnancy counseling
• Adoptive services
• Family life education
• Limited material aid

Eligibility Requirements:
None

Fees:
Sliding scale

Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, Inc. (CADA, Inc.)
PO Box 228
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone:
(574) 772-2222

FAX:
(574) 772-0404

Director: Ruth Matsey
Contact: Annette Ohman

cpi@nitline.net

Hours:
Vary - Daytime and Evening Hours Available

General Purpose:
Through awareness and education about family violence, we hope to break the cycle of violence for couples, children, and the elderly.

Types of Services:

• Clothing
• Education
• Programs
• Shelter (transitional)

Services Provided:

• Speaker's Bureau:
  • Churches
  • Schools
  • Professional groups
  • More
• Phoenix House:
  • Transitional housing for victims of domestic violence/leaving
  • Emergency shelter

Eligibility Requirements:
None for any programs except Phoenix House, which requires a tenant to be a victim of domestic violence and originally from Starke County. Victims must first go to an emergency shelter.

Fees:
Speaker's Bureau: Free
Transitional Housing: Income-based

Community Coordinated Childcare of St. Joseph County, Inc.
3606 E Jefferson Boulevard
Suite 215
South Bend, IN 46615

Telephone: (574) 289-7815

Contact: Patricia Kiser
4sb@msn.com

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM

General Purpose:
Community Coordinated Child Care believes that all children are entitled to quality childcare. 4C's is dedicated to the development and support of families, and the community empowering them, to make informed child care decisions.

Types of Services:

• Child Care
• Education
• Employment/Training
• Food

Services Provided:

• Referrals to families, helping them match child care sites to their needs. Professional development and technical assistance through training opportunities
• Sponsorship for licensed centers and child care homes and registered ministries in the Child and Adult Care Program, providing reimbursement for serving nutritious meals
• Orientation, training and assistance with licensing
• Assistance with businesses to provide family-friendly benefits to reduce turnover, absenteeism, and increase employee recruitment and commitment.

Eligibility Requirements:
A provider must be a licensed center, licensed childcare home, or a registered ministry. To receive Child Care Development Funds, a complete Minimum Standards Packet must be completed, as well as a positive verification visit. CACFP is available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Fees:
None

First Steps Early Intervention Program of Starke County
11 South Main Street
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone:
(574) 772-2962

Contact: Kathy Robb or Lora Shaw

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM

General Purpose:
To provide services for infants and toddlers with special needs.

Types of Services:

• Special Needs

Services Provided:

• Evaluation and assessment
• Home-based and classroom-based instruction
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Transportation and service coordination

Eligibility Requirements:
Children from birth to three years who are experiencing developmental delays, who have a diagnosed handicap, or who are at risk due to biological factors such as prematurity, low birth weight, etc.

Fees:
None

Girl Scouts of Singing Sands Council, Inc.
3620 Deahl Court
South Bend, IN 46628

Telephone:
(574) 273-3021

Toll Free:
(800) 272-7755

FAX:
(574) 273-4944

www.gsssc.org

Director: Mary Lauck
Contact: Susan Kuntz

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM

General Purpose: The Girl Scout program is an informal education program designed to help girls put into practice the fundamental principles of the Girl Scout Movement. Our mission is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Programs

Services Provided:

• Girl members meet in small groups with volunteer adult leadership.
• A wide variety of activities are planned and carried out, depending on the needs and interests of the girls.
• Training is provided for the volunteers.
• Two camping facilities are operated by the Council for use by members and non-members.
• Resident and day camp opportunities are available to members and non-members during summer months.

Eligibility Requirements:
All girls ages 5 to 17 are eligible for membership. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and complete the application process.

Fees:
Adult and girl members must pay a $7.00 registration fee. Funds are available for girls and adults for activities, training, supplies, and membership fee.

Healthy Families of Starke County
c/o Home Healthcare Services
11 South Main Street
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone: (574) 772-2962

Director: Donna Stealy
Contact: Kathy Robb, Supervisor

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Other days and times available by appointment

General Purpose:
To provide new parents support, education, and referral to community agencies to assist families in becoming independent, resilient family systems.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Programs
• Special Needs

Services Provided:

• Assessment
• Intense home visitation
• Resources and referrals
• Monitoring child growth and development
• Developmental screening
• Support groups
• Educational groups
• Development of family support plans (goals and objectives)
• Educating parents in parent-child interactions and in parenting skills

Eligibility Requirements:
New parents - must have a child three months of age or less

Fees:
None

Junior Achievement of Starke County
P.O. Box 308
Hamlet, IN 46534

Telephone: (574) 946-6106

www.jani.org

Director: Katie DeGroot
Contact Person: Luraine Bales, Secretary - Treasurer

General Purpose:
The Junior Achievement mission is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, understand business and economics, and become workforce ready.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Special Needs

Services Provided:

• Our Community: 2nd Grade
• Economics of Staying in School: 7th Grade
• Enterprise in Action: 8th Grade
• Economics: 12th Grade

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a student

Fees:
None

Kids in Difficult Situations (KIDS)
VNA Family Support Services - A Division of LaPorte Hospital
901 South Woodland Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360

Telephone: (219) 879-9574

Toll Free: (800) 582-4198

Director: Gwen Castor
Contact: Lisa Bonheur, Program Operations Manager

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM

General Purpose:
To assist families with their current situation and decrease their chances of becoming involved with Child Protective Services or Juvenile Probation.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Special Needs
• Income Maintenance

Services Provided:

• Home-based social intervention program that serves families who are in crisis according to the standards of the Step-Ahead Program.

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a referral from the Step-Ahead Program.

Fees:
Funded by Step-Ahead

Kiwanis Club of Knox
14 East Washington
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone: (574) 772-6267

Director: Todd Wallsmith, President
Contact: Ken Whiles, Secretary

Hours:
Every Tuesday at Noon
United Methodist Church of Knox

General Purpose:
To promote fellowship and community service, with an emphasis on service to the community, particularly the youth.

Types of Services:

• Youth Service

Services Provided:

• Providing Christmas baskets for low-income families
• Offering scholarships
• Supporting youth-related activities and conferences
• Assisting the Chamber of Commerce with the annual parade and Halloween Party
• Reading programs at local schools

Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must be of good character, giving primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than the material values of life; must believe in treating others as the individual would like to be treated; must be willing to be of service to others.

Fees:
Membership fee is required.

Lutheran Social Services of Indiana
1400 North Broad Street
Griffith, IN 46319

Telephone: (800) 299-7491

Director: Rebecca Witzke, LCSW

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Evening hours by appointment

General Purpose:
Caring for and serving others through the love of Jesus Christ.

Types of Services:

• Counseling

Services Provided:

• Family counseling
• Marital counseling
• Individual counseling
• Adoptions
• Home studies for domestic and international adoptions
• Post placement visits
• Birth parent counseling
• Foster parent training

Eligibility Requirements:
None

Fees:
Sliding scale

March of Dimes
2012 Ironwood Circle #200
South Bend, IN 46601

Telephone:
(574) 247-0335

FAX:
(574) 247-1007

http://www.modimes.org

Director: Carol Hummer
chummer@modimes.org

Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday
8:30AM - 1:00PM

General Purpose:
Improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant death.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Programs

Services Provided:

• General education and a national information web site and resource center at http://www.modimes.org.

Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc.
1901 Pidco Drive
Plymouth, IN 46363

Telephone:
(574) 936-9400

FAX:
(574) 936-4537

Director: Michael Lintner
Contact: Jodie Smith

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:00PM

General Purpose:
Provide services for developmentally disabled infants, preschoolers, and adults; provide Head Start and Job Training Services.

Types of Services:

• Special Needs
• Employment/training
• Handicapped

Services Provided:

• Homebound Program for infants
• Head Start Program for economically disadvantaged three to five year olds
• Vocational training and placement services for adults
• Early Head Start for newborn to three year olds.

  Application process for each program is explained during the initial telephone contact.

Eligibility Requirements:
Varies with each program.

Fees:
None

Marshall-Starke Head Start
9035 East Division Road
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone:
(574) 936-7855

FAX:
(574) 772-2708

Director: Jane Pollitt   jane@dnsonline.net
Contact: Pat Singleton

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM

General Purpose:
Head Start provides early childhood education for children three to five years of age and family support services.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Special Needs
• Employment/Training
• Handicapped
• Legal
• Medical
• Shelter
• Substance Abuse
• Transportation

Services Provided:

• Head Start offers each child preschool, field trips, nutritional snacks and lunch
• Speech and hearing evaluation
• Health services
• Parent involvement
• Transportation
• Special services for children with disabilities
• Educational meetings for parents are offered monthly
• Parenting support groups are also offered

Eligibility Requirements:
Child must be three or four years of age by July 1; family income must meet federal guidelines.

Fees:
Families requesting full day, full-year must be eligible for childcare assistance provided by the Child Care Development Fund.

Pathfinder Services, Inc.
PO Box 431
1601 West Jefferson
Suite 15
Plymouth, IN 46563

Telephone: (574) 936-5610

Director: R. Ray Benninghoff

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday & Thursday
8:00AM - 8:00PM

Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM

General Purpose:
To create communities in which all people, regardless of abilities, are accepted and have control of their own destinies.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Shelter

Services Provided:

• Community Group Living (group homes)
• Supported Independent Living (individual homes)
• Community Integration Services (day activities) for adults who have developmental disabilities.
• Transitional Housing, with support to develop self-sufficiency, for families (with children) who are homeless.
• Counseling, down payment assistance, and low-interest loans for lower income families who wish to own their own homes.

Eligibility Requirements:
Community Group Living, Supported Independent Living, and Community Integration: Must be eligible for developmental disabilities services, as determined by the state
Transitional Housing: Must have children and be homeless, as defined by HUD
Home ownership: Must meet maximum income requirements (typically around $35,000 annually)

Fees:
Disability services: Generally paid by state and federal funds
Homeless services: Based on income
Home ownership: Incorporated into mortgage loans

Porter-Starke Counseling Centers
1003 South Edgewood Drive
Knox, IN 46534

601 Wall Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Telephone:
(219) 531-3500
(574) 772-4040

Emergency Crisis Intervention:
(219) 531-3500

Director: David Lomaka, CEO
Contact: Nancy Bauer, Office Manager

Hours:
Monday & Wednesday
8:00AM - 6:00PM

Tuesday & Thursday
8:00AM - 8:00PM

Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM

General Purpose:
Provide counseling and psychiatric services and educational services to the Starke County community.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Education
• Youth Services
• Substance Abuse

Services Provided:

• Individual counseling
• Family counseling
• Group counseling
• Marital counseling
• Alcohol and drug abuse services, including intensive outpatient program services.
• Day treatment services available in Valparaiso for adolescents.
• Day treatment available in Knox for adults and elderly, with treatment consisting of case management and partial hospitalization.
• Domestic violence-abuse education available for men.
• Child and adolescent case management also available.
• Referrals are accepted from all sources including self, family members, friends, physicians, clergy, and other helping agencies.
• 24-hour emergency crisis intervention is available by calling (219) 531-3500.
• Casework services are available to clients with Medicaid. We bill to insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Fees:
Fees vary according to treatment provided; subsidies available for those who qualify (by application).

Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service - Starke County
1 East Washington Street
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone:
(574) 772-9141

FAX:
(574) 772-6900

Director: Marilyn Wickert
Contact: Marilyn Wickert, Michael Reetz, Karen DeZarn

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:00PM

General Purpose:
The mission of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service is: "The education of Indiana citizens through application of the land-grant university research and knowledge base for the benefit of agriculture, youth, families, and communities."

Types of Services:

• Education
• Programs
• Youth Services

Services Provided:

• Unbiased educational programs
• Information and resources for the citizens to utilize in increasing their knowledge base.
• Three professional educators
• Two program assistants
• Two office support personnel are available to assist customers with educational, on-site visits, answer individual questions, and provide educational information such as bulletins, online data, and references.
• The Consumer and Family Science Educator works with the coordination of the county Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program.
• The Agriculture Educator is available for onsite farm and horticulture home visits.
• The Youth Educator works with Teen Decisions.
• The Family Nutrition Program is available.
• All staff members collaborate with other agencies, schools, and organizations to provide educational programs.
• Food safety, parenting, family budgeting, leadership, agricultural awareness, and resource management are just some of the other areas we can provide information on.

Eligibility Requirements:
None
The Cooperative Extension Service has programs for all. Some age guidelines may apply (i.e., with 4-H programs), but all of our information and services are available to all.

Fees:
Some modest fees for some of the bulletins and resource materials used in some programs may apply; some charges for any meals or food associated with some of the programs may apply, unless they are sponsored.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SS Cyril-Methodius Conference
303 Keller Avenue
North Judson, IN 46366

Telephone: (574) 896-2195

Director: Frank Skronski, President

General Purpose:
To provide financial assistance on a one-time basis to assist families who are experiencing a significant hardship. To provide comfort, encouragement, and spiritual counseling to those in need.

Types of Services:

• Clothing
• Financial
• Food
• Utilities

Services Provided:

• Person-to-person contact through home visits
• Providing limited financial assistance to meet short-term needs for food, shelter, utilities, medicine, clothing (including children and babies), and transportation
• Comforting and encouraging the needy, elderly, shut-ins, and the lonely.

Eligibility Requirements:
The Society serves everyone regardless of creed, opinion, color, or origin, living in the North Judson - San Pierre school district.

Community Services of Starke County
311 East Culver Road
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone: (574) 772-7070

Director: Joan Haugh
Contact: Janet Palmer

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:00PM

General Purpose:
Provide support services to elderly (60 years of age and over) and low-income households in order for them to maintain independence in their own homes.

Types of Services:

• Elderly Services
• Food
• Shelter
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Weatherization

Services Provided:

• Public transportation
• Senior centers, congregate and homebound meals
• Home maintenance services
• Energy assistance; click here for more information
• Case management referral
• Outreach
• Information and referrals
• Call-a-day
• Activities for seniors
• Tax assistance for the elderly
• Food pantry
• Lifeline referrals
• Health screenings
• FEMA assistance

Eligibility Requirements:
Some programs require meeting income guidelines from poverty level to 180% of poverty level.

Fees:
Council membership: $5.00 per year (not mandatory to receive services)
Call for individual program service fees

Starke County Health Department
53 East Washington Street
First Floor
Knox, IN 46534-1148

Telephone:
(574) 772-9137

FAX:
(574) 772-8035

Director: Walter Fritz, MD
Office Manager: Rebecca J. Elsasser, PHN healthy75@co.starke.in.us

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 4:00PM

Immunization Clinic: Tuesdays 11:00AM - 6:00PM

General Purpose:
To promote and preserve the health of Starke County residents and visitors through disease prevention, healthy lifestyle promotion, safe food, and a safe environment.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Education
• Programs
• Special Needs
• Medical

Services Provided:

• Health education (health, food sanitation, and environment) and literature
• Immunizations (limited to vaccines provided by ISBH)
• TB screening, follow-up, and education
• Investigative visits and references to proper agencies
• Blood pressure clinics
• Communicable disease investigation
• Sanitation investigation on food-borne illnesses, animal bites, unsanitary conditions
• Residential and commercial septic program
• Issue birth and death records
• Complete genealogy searches
• Issue food and sanitation permits
• Perform immunization clinics
• Water testing service
• Referral services

Eligibility Requirements:
Please call for further information.

Fees:
Depends upon service rendered; many services are free (i.e., blood pressure clinics).

Starke County Historical Society/Museum
401 South Main Street
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone: (219) 772-4311

Director: Jim Shilling, President

Hours:
By appointment only

General Purpose:
We operate a small museum, but offer various programs to groups in Starke County on a variety of subjects, as well as feature small exhibits. We also feature an ice cream social during the first week of July and a Christmas Open House in December.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Programs

Services Provided:

• Student and adult tours, when requested

Eligibility Requirements:
None

Fees:
None

Starke County Humane Society
104 West State Road 10
North Judson, IN 46366

Telephone: (574) 896-5060

Director: Suzanne Crider

Hours:
Monday - Friday
10:00AM - 4:00PM

General Purpose:
The accepting of stray and unwanted animals; adoption of suitable animals; education and counseling available for increasing the need of responsible pet ownership; and emphasizing the importance of companion animals.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Education

Services Provided:

• Receiving of stray and unwanted pets
• Adopting of suitable pets
• Reclaiming of lost pets by their owners
• Complaint investigation

Starke County Right to Life
7492 East 200 North
Grovertown, IN 46531

Telephone: (574) 867-5287

Director: Kate Yankauskas, President
Contact: Joan Haugh

General Purpose:
To promote the preservation of human life.

Types of Services:

• Clothing
• Counseling
• Education
• Special Needs

Services Provided:

• Educating the public at large
• Pro-life counseling
• Providing clothing for pregnant women and babies
• Volunteers are always welcome as well as donated baby clothes and furniture.

  Meetings are held every third month on the first Tuesday at 4:30PM in Knox (meeting times may vary).

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a Starke County resident.

Fees:
$5.00 Family Membership fee or $2.00 Individual Membership fee but not required to receive services.

Starke County Scholarship Foundation
3520 East 250 North
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone: (574) 772-2793

Director: Wayne Emight, President
Contact: Sandra Hansen, Treasurer

General Purpose:
To provide scholarships to county high school seniors whose applications are selected.

Types of Services:

• Education
• Financial

Services Provided:

• In 2001, over $58,000 was given to local high school seniors.
• Scholarships are also available to nursing students who have completed one year of nurses training
• A scholarship from the Elsie Anderson Nursing Scholarship Memorial (in 2001, $1800 was awarded).

Starke County WIC Program
17 North Main Street
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone:
(574) 772-2175

FAX:
(574) 772-2764

Director: Debra Troike

Hours:
Monday 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 8:00AM - 12:00PM

General Purpose:
Promote good eating habits during pregnancy and in growing children; supplement with nutritious foods to ensure healthier children.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Food (vouchers)
• Medical

Services Provided:

• Supplement foods are provided to enhance good health
• Height, weight, and Hgb are monitored
• Pregnancy tests are available free of charge
• Nutritional counseling available
• Breastfeeding support group available
• Immunizations are given by the Health Department on Monday evenings 3:00PM to 6:00PM.

Eligibility Requirements:
Income requirement and nutritional need as defined by state office.

Fees:
Free of charge

Starke County Youth Club, Inc.
PO Box 442
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone: (574) 772-1600 ext 1750

Director: Irene Szakonyi

General Purpose:
The Starke County Youth Club, Inc. exists to provide behavior guidance and to promote the health, social, educational, vocational, and character developments of boys and girls.

Types of Services:

• Education
• After-School Programming

Services Provided:
After-school programs to suit the needs of the community that fall into one of the following categories:

• Education opportunities to build on skills learned during school hours and to expand the joy of learning
• Recreation activities like basketball, swimming, soccer and dance
• Special events such as field trips, community service projects, talent shows, and field days
• Encrichment classes in which members can learn about cooking, arts and crafts, music, theatre, and language

Eligibility Requirements:
All boys and girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade are eligible for membership.

Fees:
A $10.00 per year registration fee per child is assessed for the after-school program. Scholarships are available for families that cannot affored this fee.

Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
302 South Pearl
Knox, IN 46534

Telephone: (574) 946-3552

Director: Steve Morrison, President
Secretary: Joan Haugh, Secretary

General Purpose:
Help selected families with a "hand-up, not a hand-out", by helping them build a home for their families.

Types of Services:

• Shelter

Services Provided:

• Provide home ownership by allowing participants to secure a loan through Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity.

Eligibility Requirements:
Ability to pay, willingness to partner (with 250 hours of "sweat equity"), and show a demonstrated need for housing.

Fees:
No fee for application.

VNA Homecare, Private Duty, and Hospice Family Support Services
901 South Woodland Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360

Telephone: (219) 871-8100

Co-Director: Virgian Davis, Clinical
Co-Director: Gwenne Castor, FSS

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:00PM

General Purpose:
To enable people to enhance their quality of life by providing health and social services within available resources.

Types of Services:

• Counseling
• Special Needs
• Elderly Services
• Handicapped
• Youth Services
• Medical

Services Provided:

• Nursing
• Therapies
• Social workers
• Aides
• Companions
• Hospice
• Mental health
• Home medical equipment

Eligibility Requirements:
Varies with each program - please call for information.

Fees:
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay accepted; limited free care available.