2009 Annual Report Ditions of Poverty

May 2010 Vol. 5, No. 4

Fighting Poverty. Building Hope.

2009 CANI Touts Community Action Month Events May is National Community Action Month will highlight the past year’s accomplish- and CANI is proud to celebrate with various ments and introduce plans for the year ahead. activities. We will give out awards and Mayor Tom Henry will present a proclamation to com- National Community Action Month was cre- memorate Community Action Month. ated by the Community Action Partnership to recognize the role Community Action On May 20, CANI will offer a new experi- Community Agencies (CAAs) play in helping low-income ence: the Community Action Poverty families achieve economic stability. During Simulation. The goal of this event is to expose the month of May, CAAs around the country people to the realities of living in poverty. Action truly make the Promise of Community Action (See page 11 for more information.) come alive by hosting events that help put a “face” on families living in poverty and high- CANI will be featured at the Fort Wayne Promise light the dedication of individuals and organ- TinCaps game on May 21. CANI board mem- Community Action changes izations that are helping them escape it. bers, staff, and their families will be there to cheer on the team. Join us for a fun night and people's lives, embodies the spirit During the month, success stories are hon- check out the CANI booth. The game starts at ored and personal achievements are recog- 7:05 pm and fireworks will follow. of hope, improves communities, nized. Some governors and mayors even pro- claim May “Community Action Month” in Then on Thursday, June 10 – it’s the eighth and makes America a better their states and cities. Community Action annual CANI Golf. Take a swing at poverty place to live. We care about the Agencies also use National Community and enjoy a day of golf, food, fun, and prizes. Action Month to call attention to poverty- (See the ad on page 11.) entire community, and we are related issues. For more information on National dedicated to helping people help In honor of this special month, CANI has var- Community Action Month and the themselves and each other. ious activities planned. On May 4th, CANI Community Action Partnership, go to will host the annual CANI RECAP. This event www.communityactionpartnership.com. To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. CANI Chronicles May 2010 Page 1 CANI Mission CONTENTS CANI helps communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and con- CANI 2009 Annual Report ditions of poverty. A look at our successes in 2009. CANI Board of Directors Mr. Robert Lee - President Mr. Todd Fleetwood - Vice-President Mr. Tony Jeffers - Secretary/Treasurer Upward Bound Mr. Chip Adams, Ms. Karma Austin, Ms. Laura A single mother goes back to school with help from CANI’s Dwire, Ms. Dawn Gallaway, Ms. Ronnie Greenberg, Ms. Jean Hershberger, Mr. Randy Holler, Ms. Joy Klug, programs. Mr. Karl Kostoff, Ms. Amy Lazoff, Mr. Robert Myers page 6 II, Ms. Zenovia Pearson Expectant Mother Thankful for CANI Management Team State Health Insurance Steve Hoffman Executive Director A local woman finds hope in the state-funded insurance program in Pamela Brookshire Director of Community Services a time of need. page 7 Mary Lee Freeze Head Start Director Reaching for the Stars A Head Start mother is motivated to change her life for the better. Steuben page 8 CANI Offices 1208 S Wayne St. Allen Angola, IN 46703 Building Assets 227 E Washington Blvd 665-1160 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Whitley CANI’s IDA program makes dreams come true for low-income 423-3546 or Lehmberg Medical Bldg families. page 8 800-589-2264 333 N Oak St, Ste K Columbia City, IN 46725 DeKalb 248-2848 209 N Jackson St. Auburn, IN 46706 The following offices only provide May - 2010 childcare assistance… Published monthly except for combined issues in 927-0162 Jan/Feb & June/July by LaGrange Elkhart CANI (Community Action of Northeast Indiana, Inc.) 109 E Central Ave, Ste 4 421 S 2nd St, Ste 420 P.O. Box 10570, Fort Wayne, IN 46853-0570 LaGrange, IN 46761 Elkhart, IN 46516 Vol. 5, No. 4 463-5276 574-293-3460 All articles and photographs by CANI Development oordinator, Noble Kosciusko Lauren Caggiano, unless otherwise noted. 119 W Mitchell St. 1515 Provident Drive Subscriptions are free. For more information call (260) 399-4109. Kendallville, IN 46755 Warsaw, IN 46580 349-0713 574-267-2817 CANI Hours of Operation 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Friday Have CANI WILL BE CLOSED ON MAY 24 IN you heard? OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY. CANI has a blog. Check it out here: www.insidecani.blogspot.com

Page 2 CANI Chronicles May 2010 To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. CANI HELPED MORE THAN 32,000 PEOPLE IN 2009

Annual Report 2009 2009 Donors CANI Thanks Our Donors We'd like to thank the individuals, businesses, foundations, and organizations that have supported CANI in 2009. Your financial gifts and in-kind contributions help us fight poverty and build hope - thank you for all you do! Hero ($10,000+) Tanesky Construction Ms. Jennifer M Dabbelt Lincoln Financial Foundation VanHorn Chiropractic Center Mr. Chad Daniels Parkview Hospital Community Health Verizon Jill and Andy Downs Improvement Program William C. Weber & Associates, Inc. Ms. Sally Edington United Way of Allen County Mr. John H. Wilson Mr. Flip Flueckiger Pastor Dick Frazier Visionary ($1,000-$9,999) Advocate ($100-$249) Ms. Mary Lee Freeze Anonymous Beauchamp & McSpadden, Inc. Gary and Debra Garman Pamela E. Brookshire Stanley and Beth Beer Gingerbread House Classic Cafe Rex and Leslie Carper Mr. Alan Grinsfelder Community Initiatives - The Supporting Ms. Lesa J Cassel Ms. Gina Harris Organization of the Noble County D.O. McComb & Sons Family Mr. Greg Hart Community Foundation Foundation, Inc. Mr. Williard H Hart D. Rogers Weatherization Larry and Margaret Edgington Maurice and Luanne Hoffman Hylant Group Mr. Todd Fleetwood Mr. Patrick T Houlihan Keller Development, Inc. Ms. Dawn Gallaway Mrs. Grace W. Housholder Medical Protective Gasoline Equipment Service Co., Inc. Mr. Jerry W. Howard Meijer Mr. Ed Gerardot Ms. Lori Hunt National City - Now a part of PNC Richard and Susan Hall Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Keefer NIPSCO Miss Kristi Harkenrider Ms. Lisa Kipker Parkview Noble Hospital Community Mr. Randy Holler Mrs. Dorothy Korte Health Improvement Program Lowe's Ms. Barbara J. Krisher Parkview Whitley Hospital Community Lutheran Homes Mr. Paul Lutteringer Health Improvement Program Mr. Irwin Mallin Dr. Jerry L Mackel St. Joseph Community Health Mrs. Mary M. Maloney Mr. Victor R. Martinez Foundation Ms. Marilyn V. Manzer Ms. Deborah A McMahan Target Maumee Lodge #725 F & A. M. Ms. Barbara Meadows United Way of Whitley County Ms. Laura A. McCormick Mrs. Judy Meikeljohn Mr. Ozzie Mitson Veronica L Mertz Ambassador ($500-$999) Mrs. Chris D. Moore Greg and Aggie Mettler Steve and Katie Hoffman Mr. Stephen C. Morrell Mr. and Mrs. Eugene & Cynthia Michael Humana Mary and Michael Musson Mr. and Mrs. Steven & Joanne Minyard Parkview Hospital Mr. Thomas J. O'Neill Mr. Aaron Murray Randall Properties, LLC Ottenweller Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bao & Mary Ngo Salin Bank & Trust Company Plato's Closet Barb and Tom Niezer Steuben County Community Foundation Lori K Ross Mary K. Osheskie TriState Bolt Company Mr. Robert N. Severinac Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Nettie Park WIPFLI, LLP Mr. James E. Shriner Ms. Arlene R. Partin Jane and Paul Yoh Mr. Leigh A Smith Mr. and Mrs. Matthew & Heather Peters Sam and Darlene Starbuck Mr. Eric Record Guardian ($250-$499) Starn Heating & Air Conditioning Mr. Daniel Ringenberg Ashley Industrial Molding Mr. Michael Strzelecki Mr. John A Robb Karma and Todd Austin Terry's Heating & Air Conditioning Mr. Terry Sappington Mr. Jason Brown WallScott Solutions Mr. Mark Scovel Crossroads Bank Mr. Justin West Mr. Sammy L. Shinabery Doc Dancer Ms. Lucie M. Staggs Gladieux Consulting Friend ($1-$99) Anonymous Grabill Bank Anonymous Mr. Richard P. Teets, Jr. Hall's Restaurants Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey & Jaymie Binkley Mr. Jonathan Thomas Mr. Scott Hoffman Mr. H. E. Bishton Mrs. Leeann F Thompson Integrated Manufacturing & Assembly Ms. Phyllis A. Borg Mr. James R. Tipton - Berne Lisa A Boyer Ms. Mary E. Titcomb Joeys Childcare Ms. Michelle Calbert Mr. Jonathon Uecker Mr. Thomas J. Knight CCI Commercial Contractors, Inc. United Oil Corp Mr. Karl Kostoff Joe and Nancy Conrad Votaw Electric Mr. Ty Minnick John and Mary Lou Conway Dr. Wayne D Walker, DDS Noble REMC Mr. John A. Cox Mrs. Margaret Walter Gloria D. Sanderson Ms. Mary Cox Sheets LP Gas Mr. and Mrs. Shawn & Kelly For our In Kind Donors please see page 5. Mr. Lowell Shepler Cumberland

Page 2 CANI 2009 Annual Report To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. 2009 Financials

To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. CANI 2009 Annual Report Page 3 CANI helped more than 32,000 people in 2009 CANI helped 32,481 people in northeast Indiana in 2009. Every year, CANI serves more than half of the 42,000 people living in poverty in the area. Last year, CANI made the following possible: • 12,205 families received help with their utility bills, either recon- necting services or preventing disconnect. • 3,725 children were provided quality child care in order for families to get or keep jobs or go to school. • 4,182 people with disabilities and 2,471 senior citizens maintained independent living situations. • 939 children developed school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. • 939 children obtained age-appropriate immunizations, medical and dental care. • 613 families were recipients of emergency food, housing and utility assistance. • 445 people attended workshops on money management, interview- ing and resume skills, or improving relationships. • 1193 families became more self-sufficient through intensive, home- based case-management services. • 179 families received monthly housing assistance in order to main- tain safe and decent housing. • 274 families lived in safer and more energy-efficient homes. 2009 In Kind Donors Hero ($10,000+) Sam and Darlene Starbuck Indiana Stamp Disorderly Bear Den of Good Bears of Subway Indianapolis Colts Inc. Corporate Giving the World Terminix Program The Cincinnati Reds LLC Corporate Inventure Group Visionary ($1,000-$9,999) Verizon Plus JC Penney's Bowen Center Warbird Brewing Company Ms. Courtnery Jones Classic Cafe WLDE 101.7 Ken's Meat Market Mr. Ronald Dierkes Mr. Royce Wright Key III Candies Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Mr. Howard Kitter Fort Wayne Komet Hockey Friend ($1-$99) Kroger Fort Wayne Mad Ants A Taste of India Kuntry Lumber & Farm Supply Fort Wayne Museum of Art ABC Warehouse L Spa Modern Ms. Anita VanAllen Mrs. Joann Alfeld La Margarita American Electric Power (AEP) Lakeland Glass Inc Ambassador ($500-$999) Arby's Lakeside Golf & Bowling Building Contractors Association of Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Laser X Laser Tag Northeast IN Auntie Anne's Pretzels Leti's Tacos Kendallville Iron & Metal B. Antonio's Pizza Life Care Center of Fort Wayne Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Ballons to the Moon Ligonier Animal Clinic PFG- Customized Indiana Ms. Kiera Banda Ms. Christina Lopez Mr. Chris Stauffer Bath & Body Works Mark's Ark Animal Shows U.S. 93.3 Biaggi's and Ken Davenport Masters of Cosmetology College Bobick's Meijer Guardian ($250-$499) Broadview Florist & Greenhouses, Inc. Midwest America Federal Credit Union Applebee's Ms. Heather Brown Ms. Kathryne Monteith Chick-Fil-A - Glenbrook Mall Buffalo Wings & Ribs Mr. and Mrs. James & JoEllen Musser Chick-Fil-A - Jefferson Pointe Business Weekly Mr. and Mrs. Jeff & Kim Myers Doc Dancer Camelot Carriage Rides Mr. Justin Niblick Edward's Floor Covering Casa Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Sean & Michelle Niblick Fort Wayne Hotel & Conference Center Champs & Tramps Dog Grooming Office Cleaners Plus Peg Perego Chicago Cubs Outback Steakhouse Scholastic Books Chuck E. Cheese Papa John's Pizza Seyfert Chips Co. Circle K Debra Patterson Spiece Fitness Citilink Ms. Stephanie Pincus YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne - Sandra Clouse Pizza Hut Metropolitan Offices Club Soda Pizza Hut-West State Connelly's Do it Best Quality Bakery Advocate ($100-$249) Cookie Cottage, Inc. Rash & Company P.C. CPA ABG Dental of Ligioner E. L. Cooley Salvatori's Applebee's Cottage Flowers, Inc. Save-a-lot Ascension Luthern Church Crazy Pinz Scott's Brand One Promotions Mr. Joseph Crozier Shedd Aquarium Cap n' Cork Dairy Queen Small Smiles Check into Cash Debrand Fine Chocolates Miss Jill Smith Delta Kappa Gamma Delta Kappa Gamma Subway Systems, Inc. Eichhorn Jewelry Didier Meats Ms. Kimberly Swain Fort Wayne TinCaps Discount Tire Target Glenbrook Mr. Dan & Rhonda Fuller The Dome Mr. Ron Terry Anonymous Don Chava's Mexican Grill Texture 24 Hampton Inn & Suites Dunkin Donuts Tokens-N-Tickets Hires Automotive Center Mr. and Mrs. Patrick & Janice Elliott Mr. Dennis Turner Holiday Inn Family Video Uncle Bill's Pet Center Holiday Inn Express Fazoli's Vera Bradley HQ Entertainment Miss Dawn Federspiel Verizon Keith Miller Photography Firefly Coffee House, Inc. W & W Locker Ms. Amy Lazoff Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Wal-Mart Mr. Richard Lee Fort Wayne Philharmonic Ms. Sandy Wasson Lowe's Frazier House Ms. Michelle Webster Mary Kay Miss Alicia Gay Wendy's Restaurants of Fort Wayne Medieval Times Ms. Randi Ginder / Mary Kay Ms. Amanda Wilkinson Myers Law Office Golden Corral Ms. Anneth Williams National City - Now a part of PNC Great Clips New Haven Fire Department Annie B. Henderson Putt Putt Golf and Games IHOP Ms. Judy Sheppard Indiana Pacers Corporate Giving Program

To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. CANI 2009 Annual Report Page 5 UPWARD BOUND Moving to a new city can be over- Tech Community College, whelming in and of itself. Combine that where she is studying psy- with being a single mother on a fixed chology and sociology. She income and it’s especially rough. has peace of mind know- ing her child receives qual- Cara Manning relocated to Fort Wayne ity child care while she’s in from St. Paul, Minn. in November 2009 class. to be closer to her family. She knew about a case management program in Perhaps most notable is Minnesota that helped people become that she has earned a 3.89 more self-sufficient. After some GPA at Ivy Tech while research she found out about CANI’s raising a family. Family Development program. And through Family Support Worker Gwen “She is motivated and Brown’s help, she has successfully wanted to prove to herself achieved multiple goals. she could do it,” Gwen Photo By Lauren Caggiano, Development Coordinator said about Cara’s commit- Cara earned a 3.89 GPA while raising her son Lathan. Cara lost her job on the same day she ment to her education. used van and to pay rent in advance. gave birth to her baby boy Lathan. This unfortunate situation presented an Budgeting skills are vital to moving out Also impressive is her willingness to opportunity to go back to school. Gwen of poverty and Cara seems to be on the help others. She has assisted her room- encouraged her to enroll in college and right track. Gwen has worked with her mate with applying for services such as apply for child care and energy assis- on money management skills. Case in Medicaid, TANF, food stamps, and pub- tance. Today she is a student at Ivy point: she saved enough to purchase a lic housing through Fort Wayne Housing Authority.

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Cara is thankful for Gwen’s support as well. Motivated, resourceful and ready QUICK FACTS: to help others is how she described • Provides free, voluntary in-home supportive Gwen as a case worker. services that help identify family strengths, “Gwen has led me to great things,” she desires and goals; said. Cara knows that Gwen won’t always be • The focus is on attaining self sufficiency and around to help her. Self-sufficiency is living without the need for public assistance; what ultimately moves someone out of poverty. • Goal setting and working towards those goals is “You have to have determination…if required; you’re not a self-motivated person you have to reach out and ask for help.” • Available in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties.

Page 6 CANI 2009 Annual Report To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. EXPECTANT MOTHER THANKFUL FOR STATE HEALTH INSURANCE Imagine being pregnant and rent doc- without health insurance. Sadly tor. this is a stark reality for many Hoosiers. In Allen County alone, Stacy said one in seven adults is lacking Paige was health insurance. truly a God-send Stacy Hand found herself in this during this situation last year upon being trying laid off from her job. She and her time. husband had been trying to have children for ten years. So when “Anytime I she found out she was pregnant, had any it was both a joyous and scary questions, Stock photo occasion. she was Lack of health insurance is a common cause of poverty. CANI helps connect expectant right on mothers to health insurance. Desperate to find help, she top of it,” researched the various state- she said about Paige. (CKF-IN) which is a statewide funded health insurance options What’s more, Paige was easy to organization committed to available. It was through this talk to and put her at ease. ensuring that all children and process she became acquainted families eligible for Medicaid and with Covering Kids and Families At the time of press, Stacy and the State’s Children’s Health Coordinator Paige Wilkins who her husband were eagerly await- Insurance Program (SCHIP) are helped her enroll in Hoosier ing a baby boy, whom they plan enrolled. Covering Kids & Healthwise, a health insurance to name Jesse. Families of Indiana is a partner- program for Indiana children, ship of more than five hundred pregnant women and low- In hindsight, Stacy said the organizations and individuals income families. process was humbling and made “Advocating Health Coverage for her count her blessings. Despite All.” For more information about Paige informed Stacy about the the challenges, she advises any- Hoosier Healthwise, visit the Presumptive Eligibility (PE) one in need to apply for the Covering Kids and Families clause, which allows a pregnant state-funded health insurance Indiana Web site, www.ckfindi- woman to receive a temporary plans. ana.org. Medicaid number at the time of the PE application. This covers “Don’t hesitate to call,” she said. prenatal care, birth and the post- partum visit. Stacy said the best CANI is a member of Covering part about the program was that Kids & Families of Indiana, Inc. she could remain with her cur-

To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. CANI 2009 Annual Report Page 7 Reaching for the Stars “Can’t” is not a word in Roshanda Hardy’s vocab- achieve various life goals. Family Advocate Neal ulary. Davis has been working with Roshanda for the past year and has been a great support system In addition to the demands of raising three chil- for her family. dren, Head Start mother Roshanda is currently enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue “I really like him…he’s a great person,” she said University Fort Wayne, where she is pursuing a about Neal. bachelor’s degree in radiography. After gradua- tion, she ultimately hopes to find work in the Likewise, Neal has a great deal of respect for field as a technician. And it’s no coincidence that Roshanda: she has made the dean’s list through her hard Photo Contributed work and dedication. Put simply, Roshanda is a “She is really achievement-oriented and demon- Roshanda hopes to help people through her future career. go-getter and it’s contagious. strates her commitment towards her educational One of the best parts about Head Start is that it goals,” he said. cuts down on childcare costs, Roshanda noted. But her academic life only tells part of the story. She can go to school and not have to worry about After a few minutes of talking to her, it’s clear Roshanda was first introduced to Head Start finding quality and reliable child care. that Roshanda has big dreams for the future. In when her mother enrolled her in the program. addition to pursing a career in the medical field Years later as a mother, she knew it was the right In her spare time, Roshanda enjoys spending she has aspirations of opening up an entertain- choice for quality education for her preschool- time with her children and enjoying what moth- ment company, appropriately called “Driven aged children, currently ages 5 and 4. She erhood brings her way. Entertainment LLC.” enrolled them at the CANI Head Start’s site at Achduth Vesholom Temple and has nothing but “God wanted me to re-do(my life) and be a moth- Speaking of aspirations, Head Start Family great things to say about the program. er…it’s a wonderful gift,” she said. Advocates work with families to help them IDA QUICK FACTS: BUILDING ASSETS • Designed to assist low-income families achieve About a year achieving financial independence and self financial independence and self sufficiency; ago Sandra sufficiency by providing the skills to: develop Miller was in a budget and set goals, establish regular sav- • Monies can be used for the purposes of higher a situation ings habits and invest in assets. education, small business capitalization, home many home purchase and home rehabilitation; owners face. The monies can be used for the purposes of The home higher education, small business capitaliza- • Participants must have earned income, be an needed sig- Indiana resident and report an annual household tion, home purchase and home rehabilita- income less than 175 percent of the federal nificant tion. Participants must have earned income, poverty guidelines. repairs, but be an Indiana resident and report an annual there was household income less than 175 percent of simply not the federal poverty guidelines. “I was always trying to save and (the IDA enough program) enabled me to do the repairs,” she money in the In Sandra’s case, she needed money to fix a said. Photo By Lauren Caggiano, budget for fence, install a new sliding door, carpet, Development Coordinator such extra replace leaky faucets and replace a sump Individuals must do their part to earn this Sandra’s long-term goal is to make enough money to afford to go back to expenses. pump. She put money aside for this project money. Sandra enrolled in a financial literacy school. and was eventually able to make this dream a course offered through CANI, where she About this time Sandra was referred to reality through the state’s match money. honed her budgeting skills. CANI, where she learned about the IDA Under current guidelines, for every $1 saved (Individual Development Account) program by an IDA participant, he or she will receive “I was already doing a lot of the stuff (they for low-income Hoosiers. Since 1997, the at least a $3- match on their deposit. recommended), but I learned some, too,” she program has helped many people to enter said. the economic mainstream through the pur- The home improvements totaled more than chase of a home, obtaining a degree and $1,700–a significant investment in her home. Sandra is in the second year of the four-year other milestones. She was able to make her money go further program. If all goes as planned, she will by purchasing items at end-of-season sales. receive the next round of match money in Overall, the IDA program is designed to She also did the labor herself to cut down on July. assist low-income families like Sandra’s in added costs.

Page 8 CANI 2009 Annual Report To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. Will you start out the CANI Thanks month with only this Our Donors We'd like to thank the individuals, businesses, foundations, $10 bill to meet your and organizations that have recently supported CANI. Your financial gifts and in-kind contributions help us fight poverty family’s basic needs? … and build hope - thank you for all you do! Or, will you be one of April 2010 Visionary ($1,000-$9,999) the unlucky ones? Keller Development Wal-Mart Supercenter You’ll find out if you join us on May 20 from Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hoffman 1:30 to 4:30p.m. at the Freemasons Hall, Ambassador ($500-$999) 216 E. Washington Blvd for a unique Disorderly Bear Den of Good Bears of the World opportunity to experience the virtual realities of poverty. CANI is hosting a Advocate ($100-$249) Poverty Simulation to help people Ms. Jane Chappell - in honor of Joe Conrad understand the complexities of Ms. Jennie Renner - in honor of Joe Conrad poverty. Trine University Friend ($1-$99) During a poverty simulation, participants role-play the Ms. Julie I. Miller - in honor of Joe Conrad lives of low-income families Mr. Aaron Murray struggling to meet basic Ms. Laura Dwire necessities and shelter Mrs. Margaret Walter on a limited budget during the course of four 15-minute CANICANI GolfGolf 20102010 “weeks.” They Take a swing at interact with poverty with us this human service agencies, grocers, year on June 10 at pawnbrokers, bill col- Noble Hawk Golf lectors, job interviewers, Links, 3005 Noble police officers and others. Hawk Drive in Kendallville. Cost is CANI welcomes people SAVE THE DATE from the community to June 10 • Noble Hawk Golf Links $100 per golfer share in this experi- and includes ence. For more information, contact CANI lunch and Development dinner. All proceeds go to CANI. For Coordinator Lauren more information, call Kim Caggiano at (260) 760-8924, or lau- Myers, (260) 399-4106. rencaggiano@canihelp.org. Space is limited, so pleaseCANI Golf 2010 RSVP by May 13.

To find out more about CANI, visit our website at www.canihelp.org. CANI Chronicles May 2010 Page 11 “Fighting Poverty. Building Hope. Building Hope Since 1965! Vol. 5, No. 4 May 2010

“I’m writing to thank everyone at CANI for the Weatherization NON-PROFIT ORG project that was done US POSTAGE 227 E. Washington Blvd. PAID for my family. We very Fort Wayne, IN 46802 FORT WAYNE, IN much appreciate it and Permit No. 1107 I’m sure it will help with our heating bills. Ted Ramp and the other men that worked here were all courteous and hard workers.” -Weatherization Client

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