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April 26, 2008 10:00am-2:00pm - Kids Fair
December 15, 2008 - 3/3/08 Coloring Contest
Entries published on March 3, 2008 Peru Tribune - United Way of Miami Co. Easter Coloring Contest
January 23, 2008 - Victory Celebration!
July 14-19, 2008 - 7/2008 Circus Week
June 14-19, 2008 - 6/2008 4H-Fair Booth
November 28, 2008 - 12/2008 United Way Drive
November, 2008 - 11/2008 Essay Contest
October 25, 2008 - 10/2008 Make a Difference Day
October 27, 2007 - Make a Difference Day
Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 9/2008 Kick-Off
Winners to be announced on Thanksgiving - United Way Essay Contest
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Social Services
A FAMILY AFFAIR WORSHIP CENTER
ADDRESS: 2404 Randolph Street, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 689-7383
SERVICE: Pre-Kindergarten and older child care
ADULT PROTECTION PROGRAM
ADDRESS: 200 Court Park Logansport, Indiana 46947
PHONE: (574) 753-7790 or (800) 992-6978
HOURS: Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 24 hr emergency phone
SERVICE: Investigating abuse or neglect of adults and nursing homes and providing services to adults who have been abused or neglected.
AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER
ADDRESS: 406 North Broadway Street Peru, Indiana 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-3010 or (800)887-5872
WEB SITE: www.americanindianacenter.com
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
SERVICE: Assistance for Native American Indians, who are unemployed and economically disadvantaged, find employment through on the job training, work experience placements, community service employment and job search programs. Some assistance with college fees
AMERICAN MOTHERS, INC.
ADDRESS: Dukes Memorial Hospital 275 West 12th Street Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-5917
HOURS: Call for meeting times.
SERVICE: An organization of men, woman, children, and grandparents dedicated to preserving the moral and spiritual foundation of family. Educational, cultural spiritual programs
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA
ADDRESS: 100 Saw Mill Road, Suite 3500, Lafayette, IN 47905
PHONE: (765) 474-3994
WEB SITE: www.lungin.org
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SERVICE: American Lung Association of Indiana provides programs and information about lung disease and prevention, including asthma, smoking cessation and prevention.
AMERICAN SIDS INSTITUTE
ADDRESS: 2480 Windy Hill Road, Suite 380, Marietta, GA 30067
PHONE: (770) 612-1030
FAX: (770) 612-8277
E-MAIL: prevent@sids.org
WEB SITE: www.sids.org
HOURS: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, on call staff 24/7
SERVICE: The American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute is dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death and the promotion of infant health through research, clinical services, education and family support.
AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
ADDRESS: Administrative Office, 1801 Smith Street, Logansport, IN 46947
Peru Office: 661 East Main St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (800) 654-9421 or 472-7145
FAX: (574) 722-3447
WEB SITE: www.areafive.com
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SERVICE: Since its beginning, Area Five Agency has been dedicated to helping older adults retain their dignity and independence. Our senior programs strive to meet the needs of older adults living within our communities while helping families deal with the changes that come with aging. Area Five’s community service programs address a wide range of needs for people of all ages. Services include: Case Management, Legal Inquiry Programs, Ombudsman, Nutrition Program, Senior Employment, Pre-Admission Screening, Energy Assistance, Weatherization and Child Care Voucher Program.
ARROWHEAD ESTATES
ADDRESS: 901 Apache Dr, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-3934
SERVICE: Housing Assistance program
ATTORNEY GENERAL
ADDRESS: 302 W. Washington St., 5th Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE: (800) 382-5516
WEB SITE: www.in.gov/attorneygeneral
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SERVICE: We take complaints on defective products. Investigate fraudulent business practices. We also provide consumer education and consumer retailer mediation.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
ADDRESS: 1800 North Oak Rd., Plymouth, IN 46563
PHONE: (574) 936-3784
FAX: (574) 935-9076
WEB SITE: www.Ardenthealth.com
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
ADDRESS: 13 E. Main St. Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-6404
WEB SITE: www.bbbsnci.org
SERVICE: Matches children and adult volunteers for a one on one mentor/friend relationship
BIRTHRIGHT OF LOGANSPORT, INC.
ADDRESS: 805 Spencer St., Logansport, IN 46947
PHONE: (574) 722-7202
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SERVICE: Free pregnancy testing, prenatal information, medical and financial assistance, parenting skills, maternity an baby clothes, ongoing support and adoption information.
BOBTAIL WOODS APARTMENTS
ADDRESS: 700 Bobtail Ct., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-1852
SERVICE: HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
BONA VISTA COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES
ADDRESS: 105 S. Benton, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-6744
FAX: (765) 473-6749
WEB SITE: www.bonavista.org
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SERVICES: First Steps Indiana’s First Steps Early Intervention Services provides a system of early intervention for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with special needs. Early intervention involves parents, teachers, physicians, and therapists. Together this team develops a plan for each child that becomes the road map for the services the family and their young child will receive. Infants and toddlers, from birth to three yeas old with an identified disability are entitled to receive early intervention services. This includes children with speech and development delays, vision and hearing impairments, sensory integration problems, autism, chromosomal abnormalities or genetic disorders, and neurological disorders. Also included are infants and toddlers considered “biologically at risk” of disability. This includes children with very low birth weight, small for gestational age, asphyxia, complications before, during or following birth, and/or those children whose mothers’ had limited prenatal care or prenatal substance abuse.
Services that are available through First Steps include information and referral, special instruction, occupational, physical and speech therapy, social services, health services, family education and support, and home visits. All infants and toddlers are eligible for evaluation at no cost to the family to determine if they qualify to receive early intervention services.
Keys for Kids Preschool Keys for Kids provides developmentally appropriate programs for children from three to five yeas of age. The program provides activities to develop skills in the following areas: Cognitive (thing skills), gross motor skills (large muscle), fine motor skills (small muscle), socialization, self-help, affective (emotional development), expressive language and receptive language. Children do not need to be potty trained to attend Keys for Kids, and children with special needs are welcome.
Early Head Start Early Head Start is a free child development program that serves pregnant mothers, and children up to their third birthday. Each child who attends Early Head Start receives child development services and health services, and parents are involved in every aspect of the program. Ninety percent of the families with children in EHS must be at 100% of the poverty level; other families may then be admitted to the program. The EHS Prenatal Program is designed to help eligible pregnant women receive the medical care they and their growing babies need. A prenatal specialist works with mothers to provide information about pregnancy and childbirth, as well as caring for a new baby. The specialist also helps find medical and dental services, and items needed for new baby care.
Children’s Therapies Through Bona Vista’s Positive Results Therapies, licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists provide individually designed therapeutic care and work closely with parents to ensure that procedures and home programs are easily understood. A licensed audiologist individualizes each child’s care and focuses on hearing conservation and the prevention of hearing impairment. Free Developmental Screenings - Four times a year Bona Vista Program’ Positive Results Therapies offers free developmental screenings for children from birth to five years of age. At these screenings therapists, nurses and teachers evaluate the children’s development.
Community Connections Community connections provide transitional or long term services to adults with severe disabilities and limited skills. There are currently seven consumers in the CC program in Peru. Skills strengthening activities include: basic academics, pre-vocational/vocational, leisure skills, community participation, decision-making exercise, person care, communication, and computers. Individual goals are planned and monitored daily. The supported living program offers supervised and independent living assistance for both adults and children. Guidance is individualized, may be as much as 24 hours a day care, and can be provided in the consumer’s own home.
OBRA The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA of 1987 allowed that developmentally disabled adults who reside in nursing homes receive services that provide some community involvement and independence from the nursing facility. Each consumer has individual goals based more on community participation such as attending cultural events, shopping and socializing.
Bona Vista Industries BVI offers a broad range of subcontract manufacturing services to help businesses and industries meet their product, employment, and time needs. BVI has over 30 years’ experience providing assembly, parts washing, packaging and mail services. The services provide vocational training for consumers, as well as additional income for those Bona Vista programs with limited funding.
WorkForce Diversity Placement Services WorkForce Diversity Placement Services provides career assessment and career planning for all segments of the population. Performance Based Placement is a short term placement that teaches job seeking and readiness skills. Supported Employment is a long term placement service that provides follow up by Employment Consultants.
Positive Results Therapies Positive Results Therapies out patient therapy services for adults includes physical, occupational, speech therapies, and audiology provided by licensed therapists. Individually designed therapeutic programs are designed for each patient and are provided in a private, comfortable environment. Therapists ensure that procedures and home programs are easily understood.
CARING WITH GRACE DAY CARE CENTER
ADDRESS: Grace Baptist Church, 436 S. Broadway St., Peru, IN
PHONE: (765) 473-3881
HOURS: Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SERVICE: Registered childcare ministry for children age 6 weeks to five years old.
CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS (resource and referral)
ADDRESS: 1425 S Plate St., Kokomo, IN 46902
PHONE: (765) 452-8870 or (800) 493-3231
FAX: (765) 868-4699
WEB SITE: www.bonavista.org
CHILD SUPPORT (Miami County Title IV-D) office
ADDRESS: Miami County Courthouse, 1st Floor
PHONE: (765) 472-3901
FAX: (765) 472-4096
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SERVICE: Paternity establishment, child support collection services. $25 fee to file for paternity establishment and/or child support.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF NORTH CENTRAL INDIAN
ADDRESS 208 S. Union St., Kokomo, IN 46901
PHONE: (765) 454-7290
FAX: (765) 454-7294
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Peru office Thursday each week as needed
SERVICE: A program of the Family Service Association of Howard County, Inc. offering credit/debt counseling. 1. Money management counseling, to include assistance in preparing a workable family budget. 2. Debt Management Program for those who have become over-extended financially, and are unable to meet monthly minimum payments. Program offers a structured plan for clients to work themselves out of debt. Debts can often be restructured to allow reduced payment and/or longer repayment terms. Clients participating are asked for $5 per month contribution. 3. Educational presentations covering credit and money management are available.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CIVIL JUSTICE ALLIANCE
ADDRESS: 203 W. Wayne St., Suite #410, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
PHONE: (800) 552-4884 or (260) 422-8070
FAX: (260) 422-7915
SERVICE: Provides education and empowerment of victims of domestic violence in civil matters, services of an attorney and legal advocate and referral network for non-legal services. Clients must have been a victim of physical, emotional or other abuse perpetuated by their spouse or significant other.
EMMAUS MISSION CENTER
ADDRESS: 805 Spencer St, Logansport, IN 46947
PHONE: (574) 739-0107
FAX: (574) 737-7076
WEB SITE: www.cqc.com/~emmausmc/
SERVICE: Morning Star Girls Home, Homeless Shelter, Food, Clothing and Crisis Intervention
EXPERIENCE WORKS
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 81, Rochester, Indiana 46975
PHONE: (574) 223-4182
WEB SITE: www.experienceworks.org
SERVICE: Experience Works is a national, nonprofit organization that provides training and employment services for mature workers. Established in 1965 as Green Thumb, and renamed Experience Works in 2002, the organization reaches more than 125,000 mature individuals in all 50 states and Puerto Rico each year.
FIRST STEPS PROGRAM
ADDRESS: PO Box 569, Peru, IN 46970 no physical address
PHONE: (765) 473-8111
WEB SITE: www.state.in.us/fssa/first_step
SERVICE: Indiana's First Steps System provides early intervention for families which have infants and toddlers with developmental delays or who show signs of being at-risk to have certain delays in the future.
The goal of First Steps is to help Hoosier families make sure their infants and toddlers receive services now to help them in the future. Indiana's First Steps is a family-centered, coordinated system to serve children from birth to age 3 who have disabilities and/or who are developmentally vulnerable. First Steps brings together families and professionals from education, health and social service agencies. By coordinating locally available services, First Steps is working to give Indiana's children and their families the widest possible array of early intervention services.
FOUR COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER
ADDRESS: 655 E. Main St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-1931
WEB SITE: www.fourcounty.org
SERVICES: Acute Care Services , Couples/relationship Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling, Addictions programs, Alternative Family Care Housing, Bridges Enterprises, Stepping Stones—Community Support Program, Day Treatment, Employee Assistance Program, Medication Clinic, Gambling Addiction Counseling, Group Homes, Home Based Services for Children, Outpatient Services, Psychological Testing, Psychiatric Testing, Residential Services. Four County has two group homes with a total of twenty-four beds in addition to a semi-independent living program.
GIRL SCOUTS OF TRIBAL TRAILS COUNCIL
ADDRESS: 815 W. Superior Street, Kokomo, IN 46901
PHONE: (800) 343-8303 or (765) 459-8303 – Kokomo
WEB SITE: www.netusa1.net/~ttgsci/
SERVICES: Girl Scouts of Tribal Trails Council’s mission is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls-all girls-where, in an accepting nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential self-worth.
GOOD SAMARITAN FUND (PERU MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION)
ADDRESS: Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-5498
FAX: (765) 473-5828
HOURS: Mon, Wed. & Fri. 1 to 3 p.m., Tues. 9 to 12, Thurs. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
SERVICE: The Good Samaritan Fund assists residents of Miami County who are in need of temporary financial assistance through the Salvation Army. Each applicant must bring with them the following information:
1. Identification for all household members.
2. Proof of all household income for one month.
(check stubs, official documentation of government assistance, etc.)
3. Copies of all household expenses for one month.
4. If this is not the first time receiving assistance from the Salvation Army since January 1, 2001 then the client must bring a certificate of successful completion form a Class for Better Living. We assist with items such as rent and mortgage payment, emergency shelter, utilities, food and health issues.
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION FOR A DRUG FREE INDIANA
CONTACT: Debbie Bowsher, Community Planning Coordinator
ADDRESS: P. O. Box 508, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-4640
E-MAIL: debbiebowsher@sbcglobal.net
HEAD START
ADDRESS: 1600 E. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN 46901
Located at South Peru School in Miami County
PHONE: (800)497-0774
WEB SITE: www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/hsb/about/generalinformation
SERVICE: Preschool Program for children age 3 to 5. Children must be 3 by July 1 for the next school year. The Head Start program has a long tradition of delivering comprehensive and high quality services designed to foster healthy development in low-income children. Head Start grantee and delegate agencies provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; and parent involvement. In addition, the entire range of Head Start services are responsive and appropriate to each child's and family's developmental, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage and experience.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MIAMI COUNTY)
ADDRESS: Miami County Courthouse, 1st floor
PHONE: (765) 472-3901
WEB SITE www.in.gov/isdh
SERVICE: Immunizations (1 month to 18 years), Birth/Death Certificates, Flue Vaccines(for adults), Sanitation/Environmental Services, Blood Pressure Tests, Adult Immunizations, Community Education.
HEALTHY FAMILIES
ADDRESS: 661 E. Main St. Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-0713
FAX: (765) 472-4832
WEB SITE: www.in.gov/fssa/families/protection/dfchealthy.html
SERVICE: Healthy Families Indiana is a voluntary home visitation program designed to promote healthy families and healthy children through a variety of services, including child development, access to health care and parent education. By working closely with hospital maternity wards, prenatal clinics and other local agencies, Healthy Families Indiana systematically identifies families that could benefit from education and support services either before or immediately after birth. The program is designed to strengthen families by reducing child abuse and neglect, childhood health problems and juvenile delinquency.
HEARTLAND CAREER CENTER
ADDRESS: 79 South 200 West, Wabash, IN 46992
WEB SITE: www.msdwc.k12.in.us/quest/fourth03/career.htm
HOURS: GED classes are offered on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 7:30 p.m. GED testing is offered monthly at the Wabash site.
SERVICE: GED classes offered at the Miami Nation of Indians Complex, 80 W 6th St. Peru, IN. The Heartland Career Center is a vocational school. It serves Wabash, Northfield, Southwood, Peru, North Miami, and North Manchester high schools.
HELPING HANDS
ADDRESS: 5 E. 6th St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-1875
SERVICE: Food pantry for low income and financial assistance as available.
HOOSIER HEALTHWISE
PHONE: (800) 889-9949
WEB SITE: www.in.gov/fssa/hoosier_healthwise
SERVICE: Hoosier Healthwise is a health insurance program for Indiana children, pregnant women, and low-income families. Health care is provided at little or no cost to Indiana families enrolled in the program. The enrolled member chooses a doctor to get regular checkups and health care for illnesses. Other health needs such as prescriptions, dental care, vision care, family planning services, and mental health services are also available as part of the Hoosier Healthwise program.
INDIANA DONATED DENTAL SERVICES
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 872, Indianapolis, IN 46206-0872
PHONE: (317) 631-6022 (800) 222-1222
FAX: (317) 634-2612
HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SERVICE: Provides free dental care for serious dental problems for people who, due to a permanent mental or physical problem, or frail health associated with advanced age, cannot afford needed treatment. We are not for general check ups and cleanings. Applications may be obtained if calling our office. Patients are seen in dentists private offices. These are dentists who volunteer their time and services. Low income alone is not a qualifier.
INDIANA FAMILY HELPLINE
PHONE: (800) 433-0746 Voice OR (866) 275-1274 TTY / TDD
SERVICE: Communication Specialists provide information, referrals, consumer education, advocacy and follow-up to individual callers on a variety of topics including obtaining early prenatal and child health care; accessing Medicaid and WIC providers; locating emergency housing, food pantries, utility assistance; and getting callers in contact with literacy, vocational and GED programs. The Family Helpline staff may become advocates for those callers who require this assistance. This advocacy sometimes takes the form of a conference call between the client, provider, and an Indiana Family Helpline Communication Specialist, especially for high-risk clients in areas of limited resources.
INDIANA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
WEB SITE: www.in.gov/fssa/families/housing/index.html
SERVICE: Community Service Block Grant, Domestic Violence, Emergency Shelter Grant, Energy Assistance, Family Development, Family Unification, Section 8 Housing Service, Weatherization Program
INDIANA POISON CENTER
PHONE: (317) 962-2323
WEB SITE: www.clarian.org/clinical/poisoncontrol
JOB CORPS
PHONE: (800) 624-9191
WEB SITE: www.jobcorps.org
SERVICE: Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential, education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Since its inauguration in 1964, under the Economic Opportunity Act, Job Corps has provided more than 2 million disadvantaged young people with the integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term jobs or further their education.
LEADERSHIP MIAMI COUNTY
ADDRESS: 13 E. Main St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-4240
SERVICE: Classes for Leadership Miami County were created to provide leadership development for our community. Through the guidance of United Way of Miami County and the Leadership Steering committee, the program is designed to: introduce, promote and build leadership skills develop awareness of issues facing our community encourage commitment to community service.
LEGAL SERVICES
ADDRESS: PO Box 1455, 639 Columbia St., Lafayette, IN 47902-1455
PHONE: (800) 382-7581
SERVICE: Provision of legal services for low income households
LIFELINE/LINK UP AMERICA PHONE ASSISTANCE
PHONE: (888) 285-7983
SERVICE: Persons on government assistance may apply for assistance.
LITTLE TURTLE DAYCARE MINISTRY
ADDRESS: 80 West 6th St., P. O. Box 231, Peru, IN 46970-0231
PHONE: (765) 472-7535
HOURS: 5:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
SERVICE: We are a daycare ministry. We provide service for children while parents are at work or looking for work. We have around 80 children here from ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. We provide breakfast, A. M. snack, lunch, and P.M. snack. Also we have preschool at least 3 days a week included in our program at no extra charge if their child is enrolled here.
LOGANSPORT STATE HOSPITAL
ADDRESS: 1098 South State Road 25, Logansport, IN 46947
PHONE: (574) 722-4141
FAX: (574) 735-3414
WEB SITE: www.lshonline.org
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Professional Staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Nursing Staff
SERVICES: Logansport State Hospital is a part of the Mental Health System of the Sate of Indiana that serves those citizens in need of residential psychiatric or developmental disabilities services. Community Mental Health Centers are designated to refer persons to State Hospitals. Logansport State Hospital offers specialized treatment programs.
MIAMI COUNTY YMCA
ADDRESS: 34 East 6th St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-1972
FAX: (765) 472-6025
WEB SITE: www.mcymca.org
HOURS: Winter: Oct. 1—May 1: Mon. – Fri., 5 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun noon – 5 p.m, Mon.—Thurs 11 p.m. — 2 a.m. Summer: Mon.—Fri. 5 a.m.—9 p.m., Mon. & Wed. 11 p.m.—2 a.m. Sat. 8 a.m.—1 p.m., Closed Sunday
AREA SERVED: Miami County
SERVICE: YMCA Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA coordinates with other agencies to serve youth, provides public transportation, job coaching and placement, and childcare.
MIAMI COUNTY OFFICE OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN
ADDRESS: PO Box 143, 12 S. Wabash St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-6611
HOURS: Mon-Friday 8 to 4:30 p.m.
WEB SITE: www.in.gov/fssa/children/dfc
SERVICES: Child Welfare, TANF (temporary assistance to needy families), Food Stamps and Medicaid eligibility determination. IMPACT (Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training) program
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF INDIANA, INC.
ADDRESS: 911 E. 86th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240
PHONE: (800) 382-9971
FAX: (317) 722-5650
WEB SITE: www.kidneyindiana.org
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
NESTING DOVES
ADDRESS: 1210 E. Jefferson St., Kokomo, IN 46901
PHONE: (765) 456-1765
SERVICE: Home for unwed mothers
NOAH'S NURSERY
ADDRESS: Parkview United Methodist Church, St. Rd 19 S, Peru, IN
PHONE: (765) 473-3282
SERVICES: Registered day care ministry
NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM
ADDRESS: Peru Community School Corp, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-3081
SERVICES: Program for parents of children age 0-4 and 5-12
PERU HOUSING AUTHORITY
ADDRESS: 701 East Main Street, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-6601
FAX: (765) 473-6607
E-MAIL: pha@netusa1.net
HOURS: Monday—Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AREA SERVED: City of Peru and 5 mile county fringe.
SERVICE: Management of Eastwood Place. A 104 one-bedroom unit complex in Peru through the Public Housing Program. Qualifications for Eastwood place include elderly and disabled. We also operate a Section 8 Existing Program where income eligible clients rent from private owners throughout the community. There is a waiting list for appointment scheduling.
PERU PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM
ADDRESS: 102 East Main Street, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-3069
HOURS: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Carla Murtha, Children’s Librarian/Literacy Coordinator
AREA SERVED: Miami County
SERVICE: Teaching adults basic reading skills. Beginning to 5th grade level.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER INDIANA
ADDRESS: Kokomo: 428 East Southway Blvd., P.O. Box 2943, 46904-2943 Marion: 319 East Second St., Marion, IN 46952
PHONE: (765) 455-2400
HOURS: Kokomo: Mon., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wed., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Marion: Tues., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thurs., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SERVICE: Planned Parenthood provides reproductive health and family planning services. Medical services include contraceptive care, pelvic exams, pap smears, breast exams, pregnancy tests, tests and treatment for men & women for sexually transmitted infections, emergency contraception, and hormone replacement therapy. Appointments recommended.
PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
ADDRESS: 1029 W 200 N, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-1921
FAX: (765) 473-9436
WEB SITE: www.ces.purdue.edu
SERVICE: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Consumer and Family Sciences, Leadership and Community Development, 4-H and Youth Development
RED CROSS MIAMI COUNTY
ADDRESS: 16 N. Miami St, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-4461
SERVICE: Provides CPR training, assistance to families in need after disasters, transportation for medical appointments out of Miami County
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
ADDRESS: 62 W. 3rd St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-1855
HOURS: Mon-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SERVICE: Assistance provided when all other sources have been exhausted. Help with food, clothing, rent, utilities, medicine and gasoline.
SALVATION ARMY
ADDRESS: 82 West 2nd St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-5498
FAX: (765) 473-5828
HOURS: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 1 to 3 p.m., Tues. 9 –12, Thurs. 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SERVICE: The Salvation Army provides social service assistance to qualifying residence of Miami County. In addition the Salvation Army provides Emergency Disaster support to relief workers and victims. The Salvation Army dispenses the FEMA relief funds when issued. We dispense the Peru Ministerial Association’s Good Samaritan Fund. We also partner with companies to dispense funds for special needs. We provide seasonal support such as Christmas food boxes and toy shops, Thanksgiving food boxes, Easter food boxes through our partnership with the Peru Tribune. Our Tools for School program provides Miami County students with school clothes and supplies each year.
TOBACCO AWARENESS GROUP OF MIAMI COUNTY
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 366, Mexico, IN 46958
PHONE: (765) 985-3700 or (877) 262-7967
E-MAIL: IMSMOKEFREE@INSIGHTBB.COM
SERVICES: Youth Awareness/Prevention; Adult Smoking Cessation, Community Awareness.
TRANSITION RESOURCES
ADDRESS: 14 South Wabash Street, Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 472-3562
WEB SITE: www.transitionresources.org
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SERVICE: 1. Provides assistance to migrant families or anyone who does farming work. 2. Dislocated Workers – adults who have lost their jobs due to recent layoff or plant closure. 3. Youth (ages 19-21) – Must meet income guidelines. Transition Resources coordinates with other agencies to serve youth. 4. Education: Tutoring or study skills training, Education scholarships/grants, and Enrichment activities 5. Employment: Occupational skills training, Summer employment opportunities, Paid or unpaid work experience, Career exploration, Job shadowing
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY SCHOLARS
ADDRESS: Indiana University-Kokomo, PO Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904
PHONE: (800) 213-0165
WEB SITE: www.scholars.indiana.edu
SERVICE: The Twenty-first Century Scholars Program began in 1990 as Indiana's way of raising the educational aspirations of low and moderate-income families. The program aims to ensure that all Indiana families can afford a college education for their children.
UNITED WAY OF MIAMI COUNTY
ADDRESS: 13 E. Main St., Peru, IN 46970
PHONE: (765) 473-4240
WEB SITE: www.uwmiamip.org
SERVICE: Miami County United Way is dedicated to encouraging community involvement by providing leadership, accountability, and openness in meeting the community's changing needs while recognizing the dignity and worth of each individual.
VETERAN'S SERVICE CENTER
ADDRESS: Miami County Courthouse, Room 103
PHONE: (765) 472-3901 ext. 71
SERVICE: Disability, Pensions, educational aid, medical care, death benefits, burial expenses, home loans, alcohol and drug abuse program, life insurance and Veteran's Home.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
ADDRESS: 101 W. Superior St, Suite B, Kokomo, IN 46901
PHONE: (877) 715-5294
WEB SITE: www.in.gov/fssa/servicedisabl/vr
SERVICE: Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) - provides comprehensive, coordinated, effective, efficient and accountable services needed by eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, enter, engage in and retain employment consistent with each individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and informed choice.
Supported Employment (SE) - individuals with the most severe disabilities are placed in competitive jobs with qualified job coaches/trainers to provide individualized, ongoing support services needed for each individual to retain employment. The employers is contacted monthly and the employee is visited twice monthly, either at or away from the workplace, to address any issues that may threaten the individual's ability to remain on the job.
Independent Living (IL) Services - promotes a philosophy of independent living including consumer control, peer support, self help, self determination, equal access and individual and system advocacy, to maximize the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the community.
WIC Women, Infant and Children
ADDRESS: 661 E. Main St. Peru, IN 46970 (At the Area Five Office)
PHONE: (765) 472-1377
HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. and 2nd and 4th Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SERVICE: We provide food (milk, eggs, cereal, juice, cheese, peanut butter, beans) to at risk women, infants and children. Formula for women that are breast feeding or have children under the age of 5. We also provide guidance, nutritional counseling, referrals to other existing programs and follow up services.
WORKONE (formerly Workforce Development
ADDRESS: 709 S. Reed Road (US 31 Bypass), Kokomo, IN 46901 PERU: 14 S. Wabash St., Peru, IN 46901
PHONE: (765) 459-0571 or (800) 875-0571 Peru phone: 765-472-3562
WEB SITE www.workonenorthcentral.org
SERVICES TO EMPLOYMENT SEEKERS: CS3 (Customer Self Service System) Create Customized job matching profiles, Apply for jobs that match your profile, Browse Nationwide Job Listings Resume Resources, INFORMATION RESOURCE AREAS, Internet access to all the major job search sites, Printers, Newspaper want ads, Business directories, Training and education information, Job search videos, Access to job openings with local employers, Fax Machine, Copiers, Telephones, TDD, Staff is available to help you find job leads, decide on a career, prepare for interviews, write a resume, or find training resources.
SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS: Through CS3, employers can plan business expansion, fill available job openings, conduct on line recruiting and scheduling and work independently or concurrently with DWD staff.
MIAMI COUNTY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
Allen
Margaret L. White
1502 W. Macy Gilead Rd.
Macy, IN 46951
(574) 382-2225
Butler
Angie Stone
4987 E. State Rd 124
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-9862
Clay
Kathy Clark
231 W. 900 S.
Bunker Hill, IN 46914
(765) 689-7359
Deer Creek
Roberta Moore
2189 W SR 18
Kokomo, IN 46970
(765) 456-3284
Erie
Don Keller
3178 E. 200 N.
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7156
Harrison
John Haines
10821 S. 550 E.
Amboy, IN 46911
(765) 395-7439
Jackson
Jerry Kuhn
P.O. Box 242
Mexico, IN 46958
(765) 395-7596
Jefferson
Reginald Wolfe
PO Box 245
Mexico, IN 46958
(765) 985-3500
Perry
Jerry D. Klein
3231 E. 1400 N.
Roann, IN 46974
(260) 893-4457
Peru
Babette Newhouse
127 E. Washington St.
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-5835
Pipe Creek
Patricia Wade
127 S. Elm Street
Bunker Hill, IN 46914
(765) 689-9552
Richland
Clarence West
8964 N. Warsaw Trail
Denver, IN 46926
(765) 985-2954
Union
Jerry L. Carlson
P. O. Box 470
Deedsville, IN 46921
(574) 382-4745
Washington
Julie Hamman
2911 S. 50 W.
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-1070
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