MEDIA RELEASE__March 1 is the start of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be celebrating all month long. The theme this year is "Committed to the Future," which highlights the Board's commitment to continue to provide high-quality services. Look for the billboards, connect on social media or find other ways to learn more about developmental disabilities during March.
MEDIA RELEASE__CASA of Allen and Putnam Counties is holding their annual Spring Preservice to train new CASA volunteers. Prospective volunteers will be equipped with the knowledge they need to advocate for abused and neglected children.
CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers advocate for children in the foster system. Volunteers walk alongside these children during their court cases, making recommendations in court for their best interests. Cases with a CASA generally have better outcomes than those that do not.
Program offers assistance to individuals who need help with appointments.
LIMA, OH —Area Agency on Aging 3 is officially launching a new program on March 1. TrustedRiders provides non-medical, door-through-door human support and coordination for pre-arranged trips and appointments, whether by walking or with any form of ground transportation arranged through partners. and is currently seeking volunteers to become TrustedRiders Chaperones.
FROM FACEBOOK__Allen SWCD is seeking volunteers to help package Norway Spruce Seedlings that will be given to local third graders as part of environmental conservation education.
Packaging will take place onWednesday, April 22, from 8:00 a.m. to - noon at the Rabbit Barn, Allen County Fairgrounds.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Allen SWCD Fish Sale is underway! Visit https://www.allenswcd.com/shop/ to order online or order in person at our office with cash or check.
