The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association recently announced 165 finalists for the 12th annual Influential Women Awards, including one from Starke County.
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Kid’s Closet Ministry Gearing up for Rummage Sale Weekends
Kid’s Closet Ministry officials have begun setting up for their huge rummage sale set for the weekends of May 4-6 and May 11-13 at the North Judson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Waives Permit Fee for Kid’s Closet Building Addition
An organization serving Starke County children is expanding its facilities. Kid’s Closet is planning a 60-by-20-foot addition to the building it shares with the North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry on State Road 10, according to North Judson Building Inspector Nick Radtke. The town council agreed to waive the building permit fee earlier this month.
Continue readingKid’s Closet, Food Pantry Celebrate Building Purchase
Kid’s Closet and the North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry cut the ribbon on their permanent home Wednesday. The church’s outreach ministries moved into the building on the west side of North Judson on State Road 10 just over two years ago. After years of raising funds and applying for grants, they were recently able to buy it outright from the Bailey family for $75,000.
Continue readingKid’s Closet to Host Drive-Thru Pack-a-Backpack Event Monday and Tuesday
Starke County families who need a little help getting school supplies can once again visit the Kid’s Closet Ministry’s Pack-a-Backpack event. It’ll be held Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the North Judson United Methodist Church.
Continue readingHelp Spread Some Christmas Cheer This Year with the Kids Closet Toy Drive!
Around this time of year, the Kid’s Closet Ministry likes to include a special gift in the clothing bags they provide to Starke County children in need.
In order to make sure they have an abundance of items to choose from, the Starke County Young Professionals Group is hosting a Toy Drive now through Friday, December 20th.
Continue readingKid’s Closet Ministry Completes Their Move, Volunteers Still Needed for Additional Work
The Kid’s Closet Ministry has finished moving into their spacious new home. However, there’s still some additional work that needs to be done before the facility is completely up and running. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry to Get Larger Facility
An organization aimed at making sure Starke County children have the tools they need to succeed at school is getting a much-needed facility upgrade. The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides school supplies, clothing, and other resources.
North Judson Town Council Approves Special Event Request from Max Health
Max Health in North Judson is permitted to host a 5-K run to benefit the Kid’s Closet Ministry, following a decision made by the Town Council members Tuesday evening.
Kathy Holem came before the council and informed them that she recently took over the Max Effex facility on Sheridan Avenue. She noted that it’s been renamed Max Health.
Holem explained that the organization is looking for a community service project so they decided to hold a 5-K walk and run event and donate the proceeds raised to the Kid’s Closet Ministry. The plan is to hold it on Saturday, October 27th. Continue reading
“The Hive” Gives Starke County Women Something to Bee-lieve In
Have you heard the buzz about the “The Hive?” The members of this ladies’ giving circle work together to fund local charitable projects and organizations.
Representatives say the name “The Hive” comes from a comparison between the giving circle and the way honey bees work. Continue reading
Starke County Students Receive Back-to-School Shopping Assistance During “Shop with a Cop”
More than 50 Starke County students received some back-to-school shopping assistance on Sunday during the annual Kankakee Valley Fraternal Order of Police “Shop with a Cop” event.
North Judson Town Marshall Kelly Fisher discussed the experience during her report at Monday night’s town council meeting. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry to Host ‘Pack-a-Backpack’ Event Tonight and Tomorrow
Starke County students who need some assistance securing supplies before they head back to school can swing by the Pack-a-Backpack event.
The Kid’s Closet Ministry will be hosting their annual event tonight and tomorrow night at the North Judson United Methodist Church fellowship hall from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on both evenings. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry Looking for Volunteers
The start of the school year is right around the corner and Linda Lewandowski from the Kid’s Closet Ministry is looking for volunteers to help get kids in need get the supplies they need prior to the start of the school year.
In Need of Volunteers, Director of Kid’s Closet Ministry Discusses Program with Local Officials
The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides helpful resources such as clothing, hygiene products and school supplies to children across Starke County and it takes a lot of kind, dedicated people to make this possible.
Director Linda Lewandowski recently provided presentations to both the Knox City Council and the North Judson Town Council, explaining the specifics of the program as well as highlighting the need for more volunteers. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Provides a List of Local Agencies That Could Assist Those Affected by the Flood
Many questions have been going around about how individuals can assist those who have been impacted by the recent flooding.
As a way to direct people to the right channels, Starke County Community Foundation’s Director of Development Sarah Origer provided a plethora of local resources that work year-round to assist our community. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet School Supply Drive is Today
Help Starke County children start school with a boost of confidence by donating school supplies during today’s Kid’s Closet Ministries Pack a Backpack drive. Volunteers will be at the Knox and North Judson Dollar General stores from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. with supply lists. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry Hosts Starke County School Supply Drive
Volunteers will be collecting school supplies for Starke County children at locations in Knox and North Judson tomorrow. Donated items will be distributed as part of the annual Pack a Backpack event sponsored by Kid’s Closet Ministry at North Judson United Methodist Church. Director Linda Lewandowski says the goal is to help local youngsters start the school year with confidence. Continue reading
Kankakee Valley REMC Launches School Supply Drive
Kankakee Valley REMC wants to make sure children are property equipped for the start of the new school year.
The member-owned electrical cooperative has launched its third annual Pack A Backpack school supply drive. Marketing Director Amanda Steeb says they want to help local families throughout their service area who might be struggling fulfill the necessary list of school supplies for their children. Continue reading
Church Holds Successful Rock-a-Thon For Kid’s Closet Ministry
Members of Little Dove Baptist Church in Toto enjoyed a day of fun and fellowship for a good cause on Saturday. Participants in the church’s rock-a-thon raised $1,200 in cash for Kid’s Closet Ministry at North Judson United Methodist Church and collected several new coats, hats, scarves and pairs of gloves for children throughout Starke County. Continue reading
Rock-a-Thon Benefit Scheduled for Kid’s Closet Ministry
Members of Little Dove Baptist Church in Toto are raising money and donations for a county-wide children’s ministry this weekend. They’re hosting a rock-a-thon tomorrow from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Pastor Alvin Allen says all sponsored participants will keep their chairs in motion, with help from subs if they need to take a break, for eight hours.
