Starke County Community Services is seeking volunteers to sponsor upcoming community lunches.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services seeking community lunch sponsors
Starke County Community Services announces Community Room hours
Starke County Community Services made two announcements this week; about an upcoming vendor event and the opening of its community room.
Continue readingNorth Judson joins Starke County in approving financial support for Community Services of Starke County
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At Monday’s Town Council meeting, North Judson officials approved a $2,000 contribution to Community Services of Starke County, who has reported a projected $90,000 annual deficit in the wake of government and state funds being cut drastically over the past few years.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners vote to give $70,000 to Starke County Community Services
At Monday’s Starke County Commissioners meeting, Starke County Community Services requested financial assistance from the county.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services seeking sponsors for weekly Community Luncheon
Starke County Community Services is seeking sponsors for its Community Luncheons that take place weekly on Wednesdays.
Continue readingStarke County Council met Monday, April 20
Starke County Community Services seeking volunteers
Starke County Community Services made an announcement yesterday stating they are in great need of a volunteer.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services seeking volunteers
An announcement made yesterday by Starke County Community Services states that it is in great need of volunteers for the local food pantry, and that even volunteering for 8 hours a month would make a big difference.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services partners with Pizza Hut for tip night; additionally seeks volunteers
KNOX – According to an announcement from Starke County Community Services, they will be partnering with Pizza Hut this Wednesday, October 29th to raise money and collect food donations for the food pantry.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services offers meetups for people with Alzheimer’s or Dementia and caretakers
Starke County Community Services has created a space for those who are living with Alzheimer’s or dementia to find community with each other.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services in search of volunteers
According to an announcement from Starke County Community Services, they are in need of a couple volunteers.
Continue readingStarke County Food Pantry to extend hours to serve more families
According to the food pantry manager at Community Services, Jimmie Howard, he and the agency will be offering extended hours at the Starke County Food Pantry, for those who are unable to come in during the current hours.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services Food Pantry Seeking Donations
According to an announcement from Starke County Community Services, the food pantry could very much use donations! They serve so many local families and are currently very low on stock.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services Food Pantry Report for April
Starke County Community Services recently shared the food pantry report for the month of April, curated by Food Pantry Manager Jimmie Howard.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services Food Pantry Statistics for March
Starke County Community Services recently shared their March food pantry statistics with the public.
Continue readingHealthPorte Program to Offer Educational, Social Programs for Seniors
Helping those over 50 get healthy and make some new friends is the goal of a new program at Starke Hospital. HealthPorte is a free senior program that began at LaPorte Hospital. Now, it’s expanded to Starke and Porter Regional hospitals, according to a hospital press release.
Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will discuss a request from Sheriff Bill Dulin about a new CAD system when they meet tonight. Sheriff Dulin said in a previous meeting that an update with the current system limits what the staff can use in terms of gathering pertinent information concerning drug cases for the application of grant funds. A new program could cost upwards of $150,000, which was the last preliminary estimate figured by Dulin, but he will have more information for the council members tonight.
Applications Available for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
As the winter season approaches and temperatures continue to drop, people will begin turning up the heat in their homes. If you and your family are worried that you cannot afford the additional cost this season, there is a chance you could qualify for help through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
LIHEAP is funded through the U.S Department of Health and Human Services to help low income families avoid losing utilities this winter. Continue reading
Starke County Volunteers Urged to Involve Youth, Ask ‘What’s in it for Me?’
Volunteering can go a long way in helping your local community, but volunteers should also think about how they themselves benefit from their efforts. Continue reading
Starke County Community Services Honors Volunteers
Starke County Community Services recognized several local residents and organizations during a volunteer recognition luncheon Thursday.
