• Our HEALing Kitchen grant applications open March 1
• PIC Luncheon March 20 - Navigating Childcare Resources
• Amani Family Services - Naturalization and Legal Assistance (NALA)
• YMCA Youth Advocacy program

The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, in partnership with Parkview Regional Medical Center & Affiliates' Community Health Improvement Fund, is now taking grant applications for the 2025 Our HEALing Kitchen program.

The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) nutrition and cooking classes offer vulnerable residents with fun and engaging classes about how to prepare and enjoy healthy and affordable meals. Since 2016, more than 3,250 local residents have participated in the classes that are offered by area churches and non-profit organizations.

Using Our HEALing Kitchen curriculum, developed by Parkview dietitians, organizations host a series of...

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Join us for an informative, free luncheon focused on navigating childcare resources in our community.

Agenda Highlights:

• Presentation by Allie Sutherland, Executive Director of Northeast Indiana Early Childhood Coalition, on childcare quality and best practices.
• Insights from Lesa Cassel, Family Support Services Manager at Brightpoint, on the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) eligibility and application process.
• Discussion on available resources, including respite care.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and connect with valuable resources! Register now!

Amani Family Services launched the Naturalization and Legal Assistance (NALA) program this month with a press conference and ribbon-cutting celebration at the agency's office. This event commemorated the successful completion of Amani’s two-year project, which was made possible through collaboration with a dedicated task force and support from local funders including the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation.

Since 2006, Amani Family Services has been a trusted resource for immigrants and refugees in Fort Wayne and Allen County. The NALA program expands the organization’s commitment to supporting the local social sector ecosystem by filling critical service gaps.

“NALA provides more than just legal expertise—we offer...

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The St. Joe Foundation proudly supports the YMCA's Youth Advocacy program. The primary goal of the Youth Advocacy program has always been to empower young people with the confidence and skills necessary to advocate for themselves. Advocates at their Youth Services Bureau (YSB) fill a crucial void in a young person's life, one created by physical, mental, or emotional trauma. While essential, this journey of personal growth can be challenging for both the youth striving to improve their circumstances and the advocate guiding them through the process.

This was evident in the case of Tameya, who joined the Youth Advocacy program under the mentorship of Myriam Foster. When she first began working with YSB, Tameya exhibited a defiant attitude, particularly toward her family. Her home life had become toxic, marked by constant conflict and isolation. Her mother and stepfather expected her to work long hours outside school to contribute financially to the household. These demands fostered deep resentment, causing Tameya to...

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