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Steuben County Council on Aging helps fill a crucial gap for many local seniors. Without the Council on Aging, some seniors would spend more time home alone, and their mental and physical health would deteriorate. Seniors might struggle to find a ride to medical appointments without STAR Transportation, the Council on Aging’s community transportation service

Animal populations can multiply surprisingly fast without intervention from organizations like Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County (CHS) dedicated to their care. When household pets can produce multiple litters per year with multiple offspring, the number of animals in a community can quickly outpace the number of people who are in a position to offer

Visitors to a nature preserve can easily observe change as seasons pass and plants bloom or fade. ACRES Land Trust has taken the initiative to encourage visitors to think about a place’s history, beyond the seasonal changes. Founded in 1960, ACRES is Indiana’s oldest and largest local land trust. Its mission is to protect local

Even as the cold weather of December brings a slower pace of life to Northeast Indiana, Bridget Harrison, Executive Director of Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy (CLTLC), is busy preparing for next year’s projects and programs. Bridget became the first staff hire of CLTLC in 2015, joining the team after working in environmental consulting near

“If you go across any sociological metric of a community, such as homelessness, drug use, or unplanned pregnancies, RISE probably impacts that number in Steuben County in some way,” shared Chris Stackhouse, Executive Director of RISE, Inc. RISE was established to help people live, work, and learn in the community and at home. For individuals

When women experience domestic violence, their situation is often complicated by a variety of other factors. In addition to feeling unsafe in their homes or relationships, they may have concerns for the safety of their children. Childcare can be expensive, and women with uncertainty about their financial independence may not be certain they can afford

“I like that every day is not the same. I meet so many different people, in age, income, and ability level, and I have conversations with them about why they’re here.” This is what keeps Krista Miller motivated as Executive Director of the YMCA of Steuben County. Part of the reason the YMCA stands out