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Passages Board of Directors Addresses Merger
The decision to merge with Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana was not made in haste. Although the public announcement was made in December of 2020, the Passages board of directors had been listening to and researching the opportunity for months.
Easterseals Arc Begins Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Its Consumers
Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals receiving the agency’s services today.
Health Foundation Gives Grant for Assistive Technology
The Fort Wayne Health and Education Foundation has awarded a grant of $2,000 to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana for assistive technology for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assistive technology helps people with disabilities gain independence, increase self-sufficiency and build social networks. The use of communication devices, mobility devices, sensory devices, and related hardware… Read more »
Raker Foundation Supports Teen, Young Adult Services
The M.E. Raker Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana to support education and pre-employment services for teens and young adults.
Magee-O’Connor Foundation Gives $10,000 to Learning Labs
Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana has received a $10,000 grant from the Magee-O’Connor Foundation to support vocational training for individuals with disabilities.
Reakirt Foundation Grant Funds Assistive Technology
The Robert H. Reakirt Foundation has awarded a grant of $10,000 to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana to provide assistive technology for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Noecker Family Foundation Gives Operating Funds
The Carson and Rosemary Noecker Family Foundation recently awarded a grant of $20,000 to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana for operating expenses.
English Bonter Mitchell Grant Helps Fund Services for Young Adults
The English Bonter Mitchell Foundation recently awarded a grant of $35,000 to Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana to support education and pre-employment services for young adults in the agency’s Transitions program.
Easterseals Arc of NE Indiana Hosts Meet and Greet With Staff
Easterseals Arc CEO/President, along with several leadership staff members, visited the Creative Learning Center for a meet-and-greet, following the announcement of a merger with Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana.
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 »