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Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana

Annual Report 2014

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Benton County CAP Center105 S. Howard, PO Box 445Oxford, IN 47971 765.385.0623 Head Start 765.385.0712

Boone County Head Start Center910 Fordice RoadLebanon, IN 46052 765.482.4195

Early Head Start1325 Second St.Covington, IN 47932 765.793.5314 Fountain County CAP418 Washington St., PO Box 188Covington, IN 47932 765.793.4881 Fountain/Warren Head StartRiverbend Center1327 Second St.Covington, IN 47932 765.793.0473

Montgomery County CAP Center201 E. Jefferson, Suite 200Crawfordsville, IN 47933 765.362.4096 WIC 765.362.3772 Head Start 765.361.0863

Parke/ S Vermillion Head Start Center112 E. York St.Rockville, IN 47872 765.569.3848

Parke County CAP108 S. Market St., Suite 100Rockville, IN 47872 765.569.2004

North Vermillion Head Start CenterNorth Vermillion Elementary5551 N. Falcon Dr.Cayuga, IN 47928 765.492.7319

Vermillion County CAP, E&T, WIC

Client Services Directory

Vermillion County CAP, E&T, WIC424 S. Kibby St.Clinton IN 47842

765.832.7771

Fountain County WIC Clinic1325 Second St., PO Box 188Covington, IN 47932 765.793.3676

MAC Transportation22 W. Second St.Williamsport, IN 47993 765.762.0420

Warren County WIC Clinic22 W. Second St.Williamsport, IN 47993 765.762.2427

Friendship Circle Center1307 Pearl St. – Center DriveCovington, IN 47932 765.793.4871 765.793.4872

Tippecanoe County Employment & Training820 Park East BoulevardCascadia Business ParkLafayette, IN 47905 765.474.5411

White County Employment & Training1500 N. Main, Suite EMonticello, IN 47960 574.583.4128

Carroll County Employment & Training901 Prince William RoadDelphi, IN 46923 765.564.1020

Clinton County Employment & Training1111 S. Jackson St.Frankfort, IN 46041 765.654.5400

To help eliminate the causes of poverty in our community by the planning, development and administration of programs that will intervene at critical points in the causes of poverty and that will enable families and individuals to become more self-sufficient. We also resolve to provide decent, safe sanitary housing that is affordable to low and moderate-income people.

Our Mission

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Letter from the Board PresidentLast year we witnessed the

50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, which led to the creation of the many Community Action Agencies that have been established all across the United States. Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana (“Agency”) is numbered among these agencies.

Our Agency’s year of birth was 1966. While we are a year from our golden 50th anniversary, we are nonetheless golden among the Community Action Agencies. I suppose for this year, we are 49ers, and as with those pioneers who looked for success in the gold fields of California’s Sacramento Valley in 1849, we too strive for gold, not as an anniversary, but the golden success of a goal arduously achieved which we associate with the most fortunate of those 49ers of yesteryear.

Our Agency has achieved such golden success over these past 49 years as I think can be demonstrated with the many programs that have been established and effectively managed over the years. Just think, our Agency began with few employees and absolutely no programs to administer at the moment of inception. This genesis has given way to programs that include Head Start, first with Head Start and now including Early Head Start; Workforce Investment Act which has administered many noble efforts to assist the under and unemployed over the years, all in an effort to give the

constituents of our communities a brighter self-sufficient future; Housing assistance, including the scores of apartments that we own and lease to neighbors in our communities, and if necessary with the assistance of the Section 8 rent assistance program that we administer to those of our neighbors who need just a little boost whether they rent from our Agency or another landlord.

As we continue to reflect, we think of how our Agency also administers many other community service programs such as providing nutrition to women, infants, and children (“WIC”) so that the most vulnerable in our communities have the best opportunity for a healthy start in life. Our Agency is involved even in the smaller things in life, but to those we serve, these are big things such as providing mobility to those that have limited access to transportation in several of our communities (“MAC Van”); a chance at a healthy smoke-free life through our smoking cessation program; energy assistance through our LIHEAP program that is so important to those among us that need a little attention in keeping homes comfortable in the extremes of our Indiana summers and winters.

I could go on, but this Annual Report likely tells that story much better than I can in this letter. As we look at this report, we should realize that there are many good managers and staff that have been

Steven V. Brier

President of the Board of Directors

integral to the golden service that our Agency has provided over the years and even unto today. Please take a few moments to review this Annual Report, and know that you have had a part in providing all of the services described herein. Whether you are among our managers, staff, constituents, or supporters of our communities, you have had a part in this success. And among our supporters is our Board of Directors, all of whom have given countless hours in volunteer service so that all in our communities can have the best life possible.

Thank you all, and while now we are 49ers, next year we will truly be golden as we reach our 50th anniversary. Please join me in making this coming year the most golden and successful possible.

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As we reflect back on all of the children that have been assisted over 50 years, we must ask – what is our handprint? I see over 10,000 children that have received a positive educational experience to prepare them for kindergarten, dental and medical treatment, parents taking an active role in their children’s education, families who volunteer and feel comfortable in the classroom, children learning good social skills and the importance of reading each and every day. I see staff providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere. I see happy little faces who are excited to come to school. I see every child receiving nutritious meals and snacks. I see staff proud that they have made a difference in a child’s life.

We are not just celebrating 50 years of Head Start. We also celebrate the impact this agency has made in our communities including employment and training programs, safe and affordable housing, transportation and socialization for our elderly, nutritional education for pre-and post natal moms and their children, energy assistance and energy conservation, rental assistance, tobacco education programs, mentoring support for young students, resource and referral and emergency services.

Letter from the Executive DirectorIn 2014, we celebrated 50

years since the declaration of the War on Poverty. We celebrated programs targeting those of low income to become more self-sufficient. We celebrated our successes and our challenges. We celebrated the warriors who paved the way for the rest of us. We celebrated the strides made for infants, children and the elderly. We celebrated!

In 2015, we will celebrate 50 years since the inception of Head Start. Our agency started with a $7,862 grant to serve 60 children. This was an eight-week summer program located in Covington. By 1968, we were in four counties, located mostly in church basements, and received funding of $120,000 for 120 children for part-day classes. Since there was no bus transportation, children were transported to the centers by volunteer drivers in their own vehicles. However, they were reimbursed six cents per mile! There were no licensing requirements.

Today we have an enrollment of 288 Head Start children and 80 Early Head Start children. We are located in seven counties, have facilities of which we are proud, and employ 58 dedicated staff. We receive $1,265,859 and are required to have an in-kind match of 25%. We must comply with over 1,200 federal standards. Times have changed!

Muff Rennick

Executive Director

We do great things with the help, commitment and dedication of our Board of Directors, staff, and our local, federal and state partners. I thank each and every one of you!

This is OUR handprint and how we make a difference in our communities.


OUR GOVERNANCEExecutive Committee

Steve Brier, President Carolyn Kilby, Vice President Ron Keeling, Secretary Oren Sutherlin, Treasurer Laurie Kiger, At-Large Greg Harbison, At-Large Linda Klemme, At-Large

Nominating Committee Jack Steele, Ch.Jean AkersJim FulwiderLinda KlemmeLaurie KigerDebbie Threlkeld

Personnel Committee Craig Stalter, Ch.Debbie FallsJenny Larson Barbara Switzer

Finance Committee Greg Harbison, Ch.Steve Brier Ron Keeling Oren Sutherlin

Affirmative Action Committee Steven Brier, Ch. Greg Harbison Jim FulwiderLinda Klemme

Our board is composed of 18 volunteer directors with proportional representation from each of the six counties served. Six are appointed by public officials (County Commissioners), six represent the constituency served and are chosen in accordance with democratic selection procedures, and six are officials or members of private business, religious, education or other groups.

The Board is empowered to appoint the Executive Director, establish policy, to adopt key operating policies and procedures, approve contracts as appropriate and, monitor finances.

As we end our 48th year in 2014, we applaud this outstanding group of volunteer leaders, both past and present, for their commitment, vision and wisdom of counsel.

Public Sector RepresentativesJack Steele, Benton CountyCraig Stalter, Fountain CountyJim Fulwider, Montgomery CountyGreg Harbison, Parke CountyBarbara Switzer, Vermillion CountyJennifer Larson, Warren County

Constituency RepresentativesLinda Klemme, Benton CountyLaurie Kiger, Fountain CountyDebbie Threlkeld, Montgomery CountyWalter Jenkins, Parke CountyTeal Scioldo, Vermillion CountyJean Akers, Warren County

Board of Directors:Seated (L-R) Carolyn Kilby, Valarie Maus, Deborah Falls, Teal ScioldoStanding (L-R) Greg Harbison, Steve Brier, Jean Akers, Jack Steele, Debbie Threlkeld, Jennifer Larson, Laurie Kiger, Linda Klemme

Not Pictured: Craig Stalter, Jim Fulwider, Ron Keeling, Oren Sutherlin, Barbara Switzer

CAP, Inc. of Western Indiana Board of Directors

Private Sector RepresentativesTracy Morris, Benton CountyValarie Maus, Fountain CountyRon Keeling, Montgomery CountyCarolyn Kilby, Parke CountyOren Sutherlin, Vermillion CountySteven Brier, Warren County

Board Member EmeritusDon Andrews, Warren County

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CAPWI Strategic Planning Goals

� To increase awareness and education of Agency staff and community partners on topics that can increase their effectiveness in assisting those living in poverty

� To improve the methods of internal communication and client referral within the agency

� To increase Agency funding to better meet the needs of our low-income clients.

Mode of Operation ...A Community Action Agency carries out its mission through a variety of means including:

� Community-wide assessments of needs and strengths

� Comprehensive anti-poverty plans and strategies

� Provision of a broad range of direct services

� Mobilization of financial and non-financial resources

� Advocacy on behalf of low- income people

� Partnerships with other community-based organizations to eliminate poverty

The Management Team is responsible for initiating and overseeing activities necessary to ensure quality programming and management. Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the Management Team is primarily responsible for the generation of funds such as grant writing and solicitation of local and in-kind donations, initial program development, compliance and evaluation, personnel management, inventory control, fiscal operations, public relations and cost control.

Aside from these daily responsibilities, the group liaisons with the Board of Directors relaying pertinent information, which requires Board review and consent.

Management Team

Why Community Action Agencies are Unique…

Most poverty-related organizations focus on a specific area of need. Community Action Agencies reach out to low income people in their own communities, address their multiple needs through a comprehensive approach, develop partnerships with other community organizations, involve low-income clients in the agency’s operations, and administer a full range of coordinated programs designed to have a measurable impact on poverty.

Management Team:Seated (L-R): Muff Rennick, Robin Curry-Shumaker, Amanda CoffingStanding (L-R): Bob Taylor, Tom Fulwider, Steve Talbert


FUNDING HISTORY1966 $104,2371967 $118,4211968 $200,0001969 $274,9261970 $420,0001971 $395,0001972 $409,0001973 $458,0001974 $631,4351975 $1,010,0001976 $1,034,8691977 $1,049,1381978 $1,396,100 1979 $3,200,0001980 $3,429,5561981 $3,698,7641982 $2,669,0121983 $4,329,5041984 $3,559,2191985 $2,721,4501986 $3,236,0331987 $2,935,6971988 $4,610,7681989 $3,752,2021990 $2,746,9681991 $3,480,0711992 $7,719,1831993 $6,500,3351994 $5,171,4551995 $6,897,0711996 $7,074,8431997 $8,393,3801998 $10,503,7961999 $10,587,1012000 $10,855,2002001 $10,164,2002002 $10,565,8622003 $10,599,7402004 $11,402,2002005 $10,090,3302006 $10,800,8652007 $11,980,1252008 $14,342,4802009 $16,500,0002010 $17,395,0002011 $17,530,5552012 $15,506,0002013 $14,120,000

An independent audit was conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133. CAPWI is considered a low risk auditee. • No reported audit findings • No financial statement findings

Status of Funds - 2014 Contracts

Community Services Block Grant $ 309,200 Covington Senior Center 1,400 Covington Senior Center-Private 77,500 Fountain-Warren MAC 27,500 Fountain-Warren MAC-Private 212,900 WIC 1,401,700 WIC Vouchers 1,600,000 Client Emergency 15,500 Park Program 19,300 Tobacco-Fountain/Warren 64,000 Energy Assistance Program 1,432,700 Total Community Services $ 5,161,700

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Head Start HHS $ 2,531,800 USDA 113,400 Permanent Fitting Station 3,000 Parent Group 8,300 Inkind 632,900 Donations 54,400 Muffy 1,900 Total Head Start $3,345,700

HEAD START

WIA Adult $ 737,400 WIA Youth 581,600 WIA Dislocated Worker 434,700 DEI/MG 9,400 WIA-NEG 115,900 WIA-JAG 356,600 WIA-ABE/CERT 190,400 Total Employment & Training $2,426,000

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

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Status of Funds - 2014 Contracts

APARTMENTS Perry Street-Attica $ 12,800 Suzie Lane-Attica 15,400 Covington-Washington Street 14,900 West Lebanon 14,300 Riverbend-Covington 46,100 Oxford 25,500 Cayuga 52,200 Crain Building 26,100 Lease Purchase Rentals 12,800 Parke Hotel 78,000 Highland Manor 97,300 Covington Second Street 13,900 Cayuga 2 46,400 Cayuga House 5,700 Cayuga 3 6,500 Cayuga 4 39,400 West Lebanon 2 16,800 Rockville Subdivision 26,400 Veedersburg Rentals 8,700 Rentals 09 53,200

Rentals 11 44,900 Other Rentals 21,900 Clinton Revitalization 44,700 Section 8 Housing 507,900 LIHEAP Weatherization 362,800 DOE Weatherization 187,900 Owner Occupied Rehab 14 300,000 Owner Occupied Rehab 15 262,500 Capacity Grant 25,000 IFPN 17,400 HHF 7,400 Revolving Loan Fund 110,000 Beed Small Business Loans 8,500 Total Housing & Administration $2,513,300

FINANCE &ADMINISTRATION• Tom Fulwider Director of Administration and Community Services • Diana Kirkpatrick Financial Assistant • Kelly Mitchell Payroll Administrator • Amanda Coffing Human Resources • Tammy Nickle Central Office Receptionist

HOUSING & ADMINISTRATION

TOTAL AGENCY $13,446,700

2014 Program Year Budget

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Agency Staff Recognized35 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICERobert Taylor 07/76 Associate Exec. Director/ Dir. Employment &Training Cindy Ricketts 10/76 Head Start Center FacilitatorRaymond Maris 01/80 Assistant Employment & Training DirectorMyra Rennick 02/80 Executive Director

25 - 34 YEARS OF SERVICERandy Burnette 02/82 Housing Project DeveloperTerry Myers, Sr. 02/82 Housing Construction ManagerKaren Largent 10/83 Montgomery Community Services RepresentativeTom Fulwider 05/84 Associate Director of Admin/Community ServicesLouann Dawson 09/85 Head Start TeacherMaria Blacketer 11/86 Head Start Family Services SpecialistDavid Kurth 07/89 E&T Case ManagerMelody Jones 07/90 WIC Assistant Coordinator

15 - 24 YEARS OF SERVICELori Brewer 07/91 Head Start Health Services SpecialistJanet Rusk 09/91 Head Start Center FacilitatorDebbie Pearman 10/91 Head Start Teacher AideLynette Griffin 03/92 Head Start CookCindy Hicks 04/92 E & T Case Management CoordinatorRobin Curry 06/92 Head Start DirectorRhonda Arrasmith 08/93 Head Start Teacher/Family FacilitatorGay Norman 08/94 Head Start Cook AideLinda Metzinger 05/95 Benton CustodianDina Robbins 11/95 Head Start CookGinger Cooper 03/96 Head Start Teacher/Family FacilitatorDonna Lyon 09/96 In-Home Services CoordinatorKim Crowder 01/97 Head Start Parent Resource CoordinatorRuth Fishero 06/98 EAP and Emergency Food/Shelter CoordinatorDebi Scruggs 10/98 E & T Case ManagerToni Crain 11/98 Head Start Data Entry ClerkTerry Myers, Jr. 01/99 Home Improvements CrewmanDawn Achor-Smith 07/00 E & T Case ManagerKaren Allen 09/00 Head Start Bus Driver

10 - 15 YEARS OF SERVICEMichael Longcor 10/00 E & T Team LeaderNancy Shambach 12/00 WIC Registered NurseSteve Talbert 05/01 Housing DirectorSarah Berger 08/01 Head Start TeacherLaura Cummins 09/01 Early Head Start TeacherDiana Kirkpatrick 10/01 Financial AssistantLiz Reynolds 06/02 MAC Van DriverAlice Young 06/02 Financial CounselorKristine Frier 08/02 WIC CoordinatorKarol Hays 09/02 Billing Clerk/WIC Clinic Asst.

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Agency Staff RecognizedDeb Provo 09/02 E&T Youth Services Case Manager/Program Coordinator

Christine Sheetz 10/02 Benton Community Service RepresentativeJane Bowers 07/03 Senior Center DirectorWallace Jennings 07/03 MAC Van DriverPatricia Laymon 10/03 WIC Clinic AssistantJudy Lockhart 11/03 Head Start Teacher Aide/Bus DriverPatrick Scott 01/04 Highland CustodianKathy Walker 05/04 Tobacco Coordinator/Mentoring Director/Communications Dir.Kim Swinson 01/05 Head Start Child Development Services SpecialistDiana DeSutter 07/05 Fountain Community Services Representative

5 - 10 YEARS OF SERVICEGrant Easter 10/05 Weatherization Program DirectorWendy Hammon 11/05 Head Start Teacher/Family FacilitatorSue Nagy 07/06 WIC Clinic AssistantJeremy Bolinger 08/06 E & T Case Manager/Careers Team LeaderKristie Cox 09/06 WIC Breast Feeding Peer CounselorChris Cohee 09/06 E & T Operations Manager/Regional CoordinatorPenelope Mullens 09/06 MAC Van DriverAshley Pippin 01/07 Head Start Cook AideDonna VanEtta 01/07 Housing ManagerTricia Malady 02/07 E & T Youth Services CoordinatorAmanda Coffing 07/07 Human Resources ManagerTina Houchens 11/07 Section 8 ManagerKayla Barsotti 10/08 Early Head Start Home VisitorMarsha Byers 03/09 E & T Products Team MemberBrad Lane 05/10 Lead Energy Auditor & Quality Control InspectorKelly Mitchell 05/10 Payroll ManagerSandra Moore 07/10 CustodianAmber White 08/10 Early Head Start Home VisitorNancy Youree 08/10 Early Head Start Home Visitor

10 - 15 YEARS OF SERVICE (CON’T)

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Policy CouncilHolly Townsend - Ch. 2013-2014Millie KingMelissa WaddellRuth HawkMelinda ArneyGayla BridgewaterCrystal KilpatrickRachael Britt Amy ReedLaurie Kiger LuAnn DavisAngieDickersonKayla HensKaren PowellJenna Strahm

The Policy Council is composed of current parents and community representatives elected by parents. The Council serves to oversee and assist in program planning and decision making.

Health Services Advisory CommitteeCindy RickettsLori BrewerGinger Cooper Layna CottinghamRenee NormanJulia IsomLaci FrodgeLuAnn DavisKristine FrierMelody JonesToni CrainKathy WalkerE.J. Martin Dental Clinic

The HSAC is made up of health professionals, parents, and staff to monitor the types of services received in the areas of health, mental health, and nutrition.

During 2014, the Head Start Division was funded to serve 352 children and their families in Benton, Boone, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren counties. Children participated in a wide range of educational activities either through our center-based preschool or with weekly visits in our home-based program focusing on mastery school readiness skills of letter, number, color, and shape recognition, self-help skills, early literacy skills, and social com-petencies. Parents were supported through case management services that en-couraged them to reach any goals that they had set for their families. Families also participated in a wide range of activities such as field trips, family fun nights, parent groups (with topics ranging from budgeting to first aid), and classroom activities that reinforce how important it is for the whole family to be engaged in the education of their children.

We were supported in our efforts to have a successful program year through the help of volunteers in the classrooms and through community support. We collaborated with various other programs and agencies within our service area to assure that families received comprehensive services. The program received 54,704 hours of volunteer services from parents and community members. This type of support allows the program to add all of the needed touches: an extra set of hands, someone making classroom materials, a guide for a field trip, or even someone reading to children in their home. Our volunteers truly made a positive difference in our children’s lives.

Head Start continued focusing on various aspects of school readiness for our infants, toddler, and preschoolers.

• Of the 432 children who were enrolled, 432 (100%) received a physical ex-amination, and 416 (97%) were up-to-date on immunizations. For our pre-schoolers, 312 (100%) received a dental examination.

• Children were prepared physically, socially, and educationally to work to their highest potential. 150 children entered the public schools this fall ready and eager to learn!

• Our Early Head Start program assisted 10 pregnant women in having healthy and thriving newborns.

• Head Start operates four centers that are licensed by the Indiana Division of Family and Children in Montgomery, Fountain/Warren, Parke/South Vermil-lion and Benton counties. Each of these centers have also been awarded:

¾ The 5 Star Environmental Award through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The 5 Star is the highest recogni-tion a facility can earn for providing children in the care with envi-ronmentally safe facilities in which to learn and play.

¾ The Level 3 rating in the Indiana Child Care Bureau’s Paths To Quali-ty rating system. This is the highest level a center can achieve with-out being nationally accredited!

Robin Curry-Shumaker, Director Kim Swinson, Child Development Specialist

Lori Brewer, Health Services Specialist Maria Gonzalez-Blacketer, Family Services Specialist

Kim Crowder, Parent Resource Coordinator Julie Pettit, ERSEA Coordinator

Toni Crain, Data Entry Clerk

Head Start & Early Head Start

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Family Services Advisory CommitteeAmy NewlinBev Keyes Kathy Walker Josh McKinzieCrystal KilpatrickSara GilleyJennifer BolducDevin Davy Danielle HannellRuth HawkApril Manns Nancy YoureeTandi FosterCrystal MittonCindy RickettsTracey StoneRhonda Arrasmith Marsha AlleeMaria Gonzalez-Blacketer Betsy StockerGretchen StutlerSamantha Dill Walls

The FSAC allows for community and parent input on how the family services program operates.

Education/Transition Advisory CommitteeKim CrowderSarah BergerTracey StoneWendy HammonNancy YoureeJanet RuskHolly TownsendDevin DavyStephanie CampbellRae Ann MartinDusty GoodwinCherlyn HunterAndrea RagsdaleCindy NewnumJean Akers

This committee of staff, parents, and school personnel focuses on moving children and families successfully into public schools.

Head Start receives reimbursement from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the meals that are served to the children in our centers. Head Start is mandated to meet at least 1/3 of their recommended daily nutritional needs.

Number of meals served for 2013-2014Breakfast = 15,085 Lunch = 24,777 PM Snack = 12,337

General Information

Head StartEarly

Head Start TOTALSTotal # of Children Served 359 121 480Total # of Families Served 332 90 422Average Monthly Enrollment 100% 100% 100%% of Income-Eligible Children Served 100% 99% 100%

The Head Start program receives an in-depth federal monitoring review every three years. Results from the last review, held in April and revisited in November, 2010, showed that the program made all corrections and is in full compliance with all applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards, laws, regulations, and policy requirements.

Our Triennial Review

The progress of the Head Start children is measured at three intervals during the school year: fall, winter, spring. Here are the results for our 13-14 school year. This graph shows the growth by points over the school year. The children, as a whole, met or exceeded the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that are most predictive of school success.

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Head Start StaffBenton County

Melissa Foust, Teacher Shonda McKinzie, Home VisitorApril Manns, Family Facilitator Jassmyn Fultz, CookCarrie Ramos, Cook AideNoel Whiteman, Teacher Aide

Boone CountyTandi Foster, Teacher/Family FacilitatorWendy Hammon, Teacher/Family FacilitatorHeather Compton, Teacher AideKaren Allen, Bus DriverNatella McCullough, Part-Time Teacher Aide

Fountain/Warren Cindy Ricketts, Center FacilitatorGinger Cooper, Teacher/Family FacilitatorSarah Berger, TeacherCrystal Mitton, Home VisitorKristen Rater, Teacher/Family FacilitatorSamantha Vickery, Teacher AideJudy Lockhart, Teacher Aide/Bus DriverCorrena Ellis, Teacher Aide/ Bus DriverDina Robbins, CookAshley Pippin, Assistant CookJackie Barham, Bus Driver

Montgomery CountyTracey Stone, Center FacilitatorNona Yancy, TeacherKristi Schetzsle, CAP Kids TeacherLeeAnne Davidson, CAP Kids TeacherLaura Cummins, CAP Kids TeacherKaren Crow, CAP Kids TeacherJennifer Gray, CAP Kids Teacher AideGabriela Lara, Home VisitorHeather Earls, Teacher AideBarb Hanley, Cook AideRaina Leal, CookBrittany Archer, CAP Kids Teacher Aide

North VermillionRhonda Arrasmith, Teacher/Family FacilitatorDe Hammer, Teacher Aide/Bus Driver

Parke/South VermillionJanet Rusk, Center FacilitatorLouann Dawson, TeacherDebbie Pearman, Teacher AideChandra Cortez, Teacher AideLindsey Hammontree, Home VisitorChris Eason, Bus DriverLynnette Griffin, CookGay Norman, Cook AideAmanda Moore, Teacher/Family Facilitator

Early Head Start Home VisitorsNancy Youree, Boone CountyBrittany Houchens, Benton/Warren CountiesAmber White, Fountain CountyKayla Barsotti, Montgomery CountyMarsha Allee, Parke/Vermillion CountiesDiana Burress, Fountain/North Vermillion County

2014 Program Year Budget for Head Start

Total 2014 Revenue = $3,403,000 Total 2014 Expenses = $3,403,000

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In-Kind

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Equipment

Transportation

Travel

Telephone

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Insurance

Training

$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000

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CACFP

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$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000

2014 Head Start Revenue

IncomeProgram

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This special nutrition education program enrolled an average of 2497 participants per month for 2013 in a 5 county area. Out of the 2497 participants, 436 were in Fountain County, 266 were in Benton County, 1138 were in Montgomery County, 263 were in Warren County, and 395 were in Vermillion County.

Quality, effective core services such as nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious foods and referrals for health care services are available locally at CAP’s clinics located in Benton, Fountain, Montgomery, Vermillion and Warren counties.

WIC checks were redeemed at 15 local grocery stores and 2 pharmacy stores.

The total redemption at these local stores bringing in local revenue is $1,409,566 for the year.

We continue to encourage breastfeeding to all prenatals and provide counseling and problem solving through our local clinics, the Breastfeeding Regional Center located in Lafayette, and our breastfeeding peer counselors. Our 5 sites continue to see a steady increase in our breastfeeding initiation rates. In 2014, our 5 counties had an average breastfeeding initiation rate of 72% (up from 59% in 2010)! In 2014, Fountain County’s average initiation rate was 70.8%, Benton County was 71.8%, Montgomery County was 73.1%, Warren County was 91.8%, and Vermillion County was 60.5%.

As a prevention program, WIC continues to address the obesity problem in children. Individual counseling and classes are in place that focus on this growing problem. Locally, we had nutrition education opportunities through the National WIC Association pocket calendar, children’s plates and cookbooks, 4oz dairy cups, and a physical activity DVD.

We look forward to another productive and challenging year that will benefit the families we serve and lead to happy and healthier lifestyles.

Kristy Frier, RD, CD - WIC Coordinator

CLINIC STAFF• Kristine Frier, RD, CD WIC Coordinator

• Melody Jones Assistant Coordinator

• Alexandria Truelsen, RDE Registered Dietitian Eligible

• Nancy Shambach, RN Registered Nurse

• Jill Slaven, RN Registered Nurse

• Karol Hays Clinic Assistant

• Pat Laymon Clinic Assistant

• Sue Nagy Clinic Assistant • Kristie Cox, CLS, IBCLC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

• Katie Shuckhart, CLS Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

• Natasha Newlin Dietitian/Nutritionist Staff Relief

TESTIMONIALS“Very friendly staff, always helpful and patient with us.”

“I absolutely love the WIC program because it helps us with budgeting our groceries.”

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)


Tobacco Prevention & CessationThe Tobacco Prevention and

Cessation Program started in Fountain and Warren Counties in February 2002. We are presently funded through a two-year grant received from the Indiana State Department of Health, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission. An advisory board meets every other month to oversee the program administration. The board’s vision is to significantly improve the health and reduce the disease and economic burden that tobacco use places on the residents and businesses in Fountain and Warren counties. The goals of the program are; to build strong community partnerships, reduce exposure to secondhand smoke through education and policy change, reduce youth initiation and access to tobacco, and to promote cessation resources.

This year we held a Capacity Building event for three of our area school programs in October. This event was in coordination with the Boone County Tobacco program and the Legacy Foundation. Attorney General Greg Zoeller is an active member of the Legacy board and attended the event to talk candidly with youth about how to end tobacco use among their generation.

Our program continues to advocate that all providers in Fountain and Warren counties utilize the Ask, Advise and Refer method, with each patient at each visit. We continue to work with our local healthcare system to integrate tobacco treatment into Electronic Medical Records. This systematic approach ensures that every tobacco user is identified, advised to quit and provided the resources they need to assist them. We are optimistic that we can continue to work to make Fountain and Warren counties healthier places to live, work and play. Nearly all healthcare providers in the Fountain/Warren area are enrolled as Preferred Providers in the Indiana Tobacco Quitline Network.

The program hosted a Lunch and Learn in December about electronic cigarettes in an effort to help educate the public, business owners, schools, and elected officials about public health concerns. Many entities are changing their policies to prohibit the use of electronic devices in addition to tradition tobacco products.

Indiana’s adult smoking prevalence is now down to 21.9% (12th highest in the nation). This rate is still far too high but we are making progress.

Historically, Indiana has ranked among the top ten. Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in our country.

The Fountain/Warren Tobacco Program continues to work diligently with the Head Start and WIC programs to help reduce tobacco use among their clientele, reduce exposure of children to secondhand smoke, and educate families about the health concerns about electronic cigarettes. Our low-income populations unfortunately have some of the highest use rates.

Smoking is directly correlated with income level and years of education. Since the release of the first Surgeon General’s Report on smoking in 1964, smoking has become ever more concentrated among populations with lower incomes and fewer years of education.

• 27.9 percent of adults who are below the poverty level smoke, compared to 17 percent of adults who are at or above the poverty level.

• Among adults under age 65, 30 percent of Medicaid enrollees and 30 percent of uninsured individuals smoke, compared to 15 percent with private insurance coverage.

• 24.7 percent of adults who do not graduate from high school smoke, compared to just 9.1 percent of those with a college education and 5.9 percent of those with a graduate degree.

• Smoking among non-college bound high school seniors more than twice that of college bound high school seniors (28.9% vs. 13%, respectively).

Covington High School Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) group with AG Zoeller

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Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Fountain and Warren Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Advisory Board

Attica Consolidated School Corporation

Fountain Co. Ministerial Association

Metropolitan School District of Warren County

Covington Community Schools

Community Action Program

WIC

Head Start

Fountain/Warren Health Department

Covington Business Association

American Cancer Society

American Lung Association

American Heart Association

St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital

Indiana Rural Health Association

MDwise

Because they smoke more, lower-income smokers suffer a disproportionate amount from smoking-caused disease. In addition to causing chronic diseases such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes, smoking is a known cause of cancer of the lung, larynx, oral cavity, liver, colon and rectum, esophagus, bladder, pancreas, cervix, kidney, stomach and blood.

Over 130,000 men and women die of smoking caused lung cancer each year. 15 Smoking causes most cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis; and more than 150,000 Americans die from smoking related cardiovascular diseases each year. Lower-income people are also more likely to suffer the harmful consequences of exposure to secondhand smoke.

People employed in blue-collar occupations are more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke

on the job than their white-collar counterparts. Only 83.2 percent of blue-collar workers (and just 67.8 percent of construction workers) work in an environment with a smoke-free workplace policy, compared to 90.7 percent of white-collar workers. 17 Workers who are exposed to secondhand smoke for hours every day are at increased risk of lung cancer, heart disease and serious lung ailments.

To make matters worse, lower-income populations have limited access to health care and thus are more likely to be diagnosed later, after their condition has worsened and they are in greater need of care and services. Unfortunately, lower-income populations who have the greatest need for care often go without treatment or receive poor quality care.

Our program works hard to reach this population through outreach to some of our other programs and community-based organizations.

Kathy Walker - Program Coordinator

Attorney General Zoeller talking with youth about ending tobacco use


Fun, fellowship and a friendly atmosphere are just a few of the things Friendship Circle Center offers area senior citizens.

The Center celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2014 at 1307 Pearl Street, Covington and had an exciting year of reaching out and drawing in new seniors.

New programs are being tried each month, some work and some don’t, but each has given us valuable lessons. One tool that has been a wonderful outreach is our newsletter, In Touch with Friendship Circle Center. This is printed in house by our director bi-monthly.

Each room in the center is kept busy every day of the week. The large activity room, offices, computer lab, exercise room and Resale Room are a bee hive of activity from early morning into the afternoon. In 2014 the Center served almost 1,500 unduplicated people from Fountain County and the surrounding areas.

During 2014 we served an average of 45 congregate meals a day at the Center and delivered 55 daily meals to homebound residents. The meals are prepared in our kitchen by MidLand Meals staff. The nutritious and balanced meals are a nice draw to the daily activities and fellowship atmosphere of the Center.

The community’s cooperation and generosity has helped us raise over $40,000 of our annual budget each year. We also have fundraisers that include: breakfasts, resale room, bake sales, bazaars, music and gospel nights, private donations and small local grants.

Our doors are always open to new participants and we greet them warmly into our circle of friends, trying to live up to the name Friendship Circle Center.

Jane Bowers - Director, Friendship Circle Center

Friendship Circle CenterTestimonials“I don’t think you realize what this place has meant to me. Most days I’d be alone and very lonely. This place keeps me going from day to day.”

“These people are so good to be around. They keep me feeling up.” “I was sinking in depression until I found Friendship Circle Center. It has saved me.”

“This is a fun place to be. I just wish more seniors would give us a try – I’m sure they’d like us and the things we do. We are continually trying to find new games, projects and programs that will keep young to old seniors involved.”

“When I come to the Center, I’m with friends, I share a meal, maybe exercise or work on the puzzle, I am comfortable and feel like this is home. It also gives me a way to learn what’s going on in our community. There is a good spirit here!”

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M.A.C. Van DriversMarvin AustinGuye HurdWallace “Red” JenningsJack KellerPenny MullinsBill NickleClara “Liz” ReynoldsDeb Solomon

As times and seasons change, so do the needs of the clients. When this van service was started in 1978, clients mostly went to local doctors and stores and frequently rode to the senior centers in Attica and Covington. Originally, we had just one van driver at each center.

Here we are 37 years later with five vans at each center. Now people are retiring later, staying healthier longer, and not needing the senior center services or the van service on a regular basis till a more advanced age. Seniors provide their own entertainment and often drive till a much later age.

Still our number one focus is senior citizens, anyone over the age of 60. They are eligible to book a van any time (during regular operating hours) for medical, pharmacy, legal, or social service appointments. We take seniors from Fountain and Warren counties only-but we take them wherever they need to go within a 100 mile radius.

Sometimes seniors use us everyday. As seasons and weather change, they may want to get out more or stay in more. They may need more from the pharmacy or more from the grocery. They may only use the van once a year-but that one time is a very necessary medical appointment to which they are not allowed to drive.

More and more we see middle aged people and young mothers and babies add to the Medicaid rolls. This usually entitles them to transportation for medical appointments only. Now that Indiana has added HIP 2.0 to its Medicaid line up. Hundreds more riders will be eligible for Medicaid paid transportation for medical matters.

In 2014, we traveled 190,000 miles in ten vans making over 9000 one way trips with 731 clients. And we did it all with eight drivers!

We still have an allegiance to our first customers – the elderly, especially those in area nursing homes. We run them back and forth to St. Vincent Hospital, we take them to area cities for medical treatments not available locally. We also take them on outings to look at Christmas lights, see the crops grow, the leaves change, or to go shopping and out to lunch.

We try our best to accommodate all our clients of all ages – but our focus is senior citizens. They get the “first come, first served” treatment. As time changes, as seasons become more distinct, we look forward to what innovations, habits, and lifestyle changes lie ahead. What age will be considered “senior” citizen?

Donna Lyon - In-Home Service Coordinator

M.A.C. - Mobility for Area Citizens(Mac Vans)


• 10,158 area residents received services during the year

• 82 Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) recipients

• 393 individuals were enrolled in Occupational Skills Training

• 16,806 informational UI/Job Search Services were provided to customers coming in to our local offices

• 1,690 customers received in house workshop services (E-Learning, ICC Resume, Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding, Microsoft Word, etc.)

Over ten thousand customers accessed WorkOne Employment and Train-ing Services in our eight-county region (Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Mont-gomery, Tippecanoe, Warren and White Counties) this past calendar year. This represents a decrease in the overall demand for services from last year. How-ever, the demand for our in-house workshop services reflects an increase of over ten percent.

The Work Indiana career pathway initiative continues to engage adult edu-cation clients in entry level training for occupational skills preparation. This past year CAP issued $200,000 in training vouchers to 136 ABE customers in our area. The vouchers were used to purchase short-term skills enhancement train-ing leading to an industry-recognized certification in such diverse areas as Certi-fied Nursing Assistant, Welding, Computer Skills, Certified Production Technician and Truck Driving.

The Advancing Manufacturing Initiative is a three-pronged approach: We Have Jobs Here, We Have Training Here, and We Have Internships Here. The de-mand for a technically skilled workforce is great. Region 4 is responding through this initiative. AMI has provided scholarship-funded training for the Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential recognized by dozens of regional manu-facturers. AMI provides information about careers in manufacturing and con-nects youth (high school juniors and seniors) with local manufacturing opportu-nities through a Manufacturing Career Day event at which they tour facilities and learn about local career opportunities and pathways. CAP is an active partner in this initiative.

“I recently completed my training for CSX down in Atlanta, and am one week into my 14 weeks of training. The CPT course was beneficial to me because it got me back into the classroom setting. It retrained my brain to learn. I also learned a vast amount of information that I can use in my new career. The Safety and Maintenance modules gave me a huge head start for working at CSX. I ap-preciate all the help from everyone involved in the CPT course and hope that it continues serving the Lafayette workforce.”

-Alvin W. McCarver IV, CPT graduate

Employment & Training DivisionEMPLOYMENT & TRAINING DIVISION STAFFCENTRAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT TEAMRobert M. Taylor Associate Executive Director/ Director of Employment & TrainingRaymond Maris Assistant Director/Management Information Systems Team LeaderChris Cohee Operations Manager/Regional CoordinatorCasey Jumps Management Information Systems Assistant

BENTON, CARROLL, WHITE COUNTIESCindy Hicks Case Management Coordinator/ Express Team LeaderDawn Achor - Case ManagerDavid Kurth - Case Manager

FOUNTAIN, WARREN, MONTGOMERY COUNTIESMary Sloan Department of Workforce Development/Express Team LeaderDebi Scruggs - Case Manager

CLINTON, TIPPECANOE COUNTIESMike Longcor Case Management Coordinator/Skills Team LeaderJeremy Bolinger Case Manager/Careers Team LeaderGina Schultz Team LeaderMarsha Byers - Workshop Facilitator

YOUTH SERVICESDeb Provo Youth Services Manager/Team LeaderTricia Malady - Services CoordinatorHeidi Myers - Youth Services CoordinatorKen Dieruf -JAG Specialist CrawfordsvilleEbony Barrett-Kennedy - JAG Specialist OaklandRyan Hartman - JAG Specialist Lafayette JeffersonChristine Shaffer - JAG Specialist Twin Lakes

Advancing Manufacturing

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Thirty-four high school students completed the Choice Determines Destiny Training Preparation Program (CDD) this past year. This project is designed to assist high school students with transition services to post-secondary education, military, apprenticeship programs or employment. Services provided included the following Workshops and/or Activities:

• Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities• Career Exploration – Career Goals• Leadership• Teamwork• College Survival Tips • Successful College Interview Skills • Finding Part time Employment/College Employment• Community Service Project• Study Skills• Social Networking College Style

Students could earn up $1,000 in incentive awards for completing various benchmarks during participation. These incentive awards were issued to help offset the costs associated with participation in post-secondary education such as tuition, books, housing, laptop computers, transportation assistance, etc.

The primary goal of our Adult and Dislocated Worker programs is to help our customers attain and retain full-time employment in the shortest time possible. We strive to equip them with the skills and knowledge that will make them competitive in the job market. We generally accomplish this by assisting with tuition payments to post-secondary degree and certification programs.

In many instances customers who are in need of specific occupational skills training cannot partici-pate in post-secondary classroom-based training programs. In such cases the Workforce Investment Act allows us to develop employer-provided, worksite-based On-the-Job Training (OJT). The OJT provides the knowledge and skills required to perform a specific job for the participating employer. The trainee is compensated at the same wage rate and provided with the same benefits and working conditions as other employees performing the same job for the employer. The employer may be reimbursed for the extraordinary costs of providing the training and additional supervision related to the training.

Jeremy Bolinger, one of our Team Leaders, accepted the challenge of developing appropriate OJT posi-tions for our customers. As a result of his efforts and the personal relationships he has established with employers, we have been able to place fifty-nine customers into high paying positions this past year with area employers such as Ball Corporation, SIA, Nanshan and Caterpillar. The employers were able to reduce their training costs for these individuals by $160,000 in training reimbursements. In addition, Jeremy was diligent in giving preference to veterans whenever possible.

Choice Determines Destiny (CDD)

On-The-Job Training (OJT)

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JAGThe JAG program continues to grow. Currently, 239 students are enrolled throughout Region 4, with plans for more as

funding allows. The overarching theme of the JAG program has been the creation of an extended family and a mentorship environment that benefits the students through the one on one attention they receive from their JAG Specialists. Our JAG students continue to show that they are capable of extraordinary accomplishments and will continue to overcome barriers to become college and career ready adults.

3 of our JAG participants placed first in the regional Career Development Conference competitions and will represent the region at the State Career Development Conference. They are:

Carson Williams, Twin Lakes - Career Presentation CategoryPayton Pearson, Crawfordsville - Creative Solutions CategoryKristina Goodnight, Crawfordsville - Financial Literacy Category

Excerpt takenfrom CAPWI

quarterly newsletterJune 2014

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Fountain CountyMentoringAdvisory BoardCindy MasonSusan HendersonMuff RennickBrian JordanDebbie Mericle

Goals of Fountain CountyMentoring

� Increase school attendance

� Improve school grades

� Increase extracurricular activities

� Reduction of juvenile justice activity

This program has been under the CAPWI umbrella for over a year. During 2014 the program hosted its first Bowling for Youth event at Sycamore Lanes in Covington. The event’s goal was to raise money to help support Fountain County Mentoring and to raise awareness of the program goals and need for more mentors. Nine teams participated in the event.

Each team was asked to raise $125 through donations from family, friends and the community. Over $1,500 was raised through efforts of these nine teams. An additional $1,200 was raised through sponsors. Event sponsors were; Nucor Steel Indiana, Overpass Pizza, Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana, VFW Post 2395, and Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation. Additional sponsorships were made by Woodland Manor Nursing Center, Old National Bank and Ron and Debbie Mericle. Bowling and shoes were provided by Sycamore Lanes at no cost. Teams enjoyed two hours of bowling, t-shirts printed by Gecko’s, and fellowship with other adults and youth. Awards were given during each two hour bowling session for the team that brought in the most donations and the top scoring team.

At the conclusion of 2014, the program had four adult Mentors and four youth receiving direct mentoring services. Nearly 570 hours of one-on-one time between Mentors and their assigned youth were logged in 2014. A group picnic was held on August 10th at Columbian Park in Lafayette which was attended by several of the youth and their Mentors. Mentors and youth enjoyed a picnic lunch and then traveled onto Monster Golf for some miniature golf and video games. Everyone enjoyed a fun-filled day.

The program has seen a decline in mentors. At the end of 2014 the advisory board and program director elected to change the program structure to a school-based program utilizing the Transferring A Little Knowledge Systematically (TALKS) curriculum. Starting in 2015 the program will become strictly school-based. This new program structure will offer more guidance to mentors and will enable the program to reach more youth since its structured to match one adult with three youth. Two of three Fountain County schools have already expressed interest. We are looking forward to a successful 2015!

Kathy Walker - Program Coordinator

Fountain County Mentoring Program


Our mission is to supply clean, safe, and affordable housing in our six county service area for low/moderate income families and seniors utilizing several programs and funding sources.

In serving our mission, the Housing Division is currently maintaining and managing 148 units of low/moderate income family and senior units in all of our six county service areas. In 2014 Housing Staff attending several Town board meetings discussing ideas how to best serve the families and seniors needs through different programs and funding sources. Seeds have now been planted, ideas are forming and hopefully becoming reality. The partnerships are such a critical factor in pursuing funding to continue to serve those needs of our area.

In 2014 Community Action Program Inc of Western Indiana Housing Division saw the completion and lease up of Clinton Revitalization. This was 4 new constructions and 4 rehabilitation of 3 bedroom homes in Clinton. This has been a great project for the Town of Clinton and Community Action Program of Western Indiana working together for the community with very positive outcomes.

In 2014 Community Action Program Inc of Western IN Housing Division applied for and was awarded $462,500 of HOME Dollars from Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to construct 6 two bedroom senior units in the Town of Montezuma. This again has been a great partnership with the Town of Montezuma to bring much needed senior housing into their Town.

In 2014 Community Action Program Inc of Western Indiana Housing Division completed an award of CDBG-D Funds Aging in Place Owner Occupied Rehabilitation. This has been one of many Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Projects Community Action Program Inc of Western Indiana has completed assisting those in need of repairs to stay in their homes.

The Housing Division is continually looking for new ideas and opportunities to serve and meet the needs of our clients in our six county service area.

Steve Talbert - Housing Director

Housing Division

Utilizing X-ray florescence (XRF) technology in the form of a NITON Spectrum Analyzer, the Housing Division is able to evaluate housing stock for the presence of lead-based paint (LBP). Two staff members, licensed by the IN. State Dept. of Health, conduct the LBP risk assessments and evaluations.

The primary route of lead poisoning is through ingestion of LBP dust by infants via hand-to-mouth activity. LBP dust is known to cause damage to the central nervous system, retard learning abilities; lower IQ’s and affects internal organs of children. The most severe cases of LBP poisoning can result in death. The risk assessments identify the presence and severity of LBP hazards so the family can protect themselves utilizing specific cleaning methods. The assessment also provides priori-tized recommendations for the remediation of LBP hazards.

Through the end of 2014, accumulatively, the Housing Division has completed 65 risk assessments for the USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing, 18 assessments for the IN. State Dept. of Health, and 70 assessments for other not-for-profits involved with owner-occupied rehab programs. Accumulatively there were 89 assessments completed for the Owner Occupied Rehab program.

In 2014, Brad Lane, Weatherization Lead Auditor, became the third Housing Division employee to earn a Indiana State Department of Health Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor’s license.

Randy Burnette/Steve TalbertIDEM Licensed Risk Assessors

Housing Division

Lead Services

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Emergency Food & Shelter Program EFS Local Boards of Directors & MembersBentonWayne O’Neal Linda SproullAlisa Noble Christine SheetzJoan Lesch Cindy Eberhardt

FountainColetta Brooks Diana DeSutterRev. Bill Cook Ked SowersPatty Gritten Rhonda Friend

MontgomeryBetty Brock Patricia Perkins Karen Largent Susan Peyton David Johnson Gary Lewis Denise Maxwell Jim Fulwider Anita Byers

ParkeGlenn Rush Fr. Michael FritchBarb Nelson Rev. Don PerryConnie Norman Susie WaymireTabatha Myers

VermillionNancy Costello Patricia RicheySusie Waymire Ellen BrownTabatha Myers Susie Conner Patricial Brower Ruth FisheroFr. Michael Fritch

WarrenBecky Ehler Diana DeSutter Rhonda Friend Dana CraftBruce Thornsbrough James Taylor Kay Rothrock Joe Hemersbach Bev Morgan

Funds from the Phase 31 Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EF&SP) provide assistance with utility crisis intervention, homeless prevention efforts, and fund local food pantries. The county awards are determined by the federal government and are based on most recent unemployment figures in relation to the areas population. County EF&SP boards designated CAP as the local recipient organization to administer funds received by the counties. EF&SP funds also provide monetary support to four food pantries- one in Parke , one in Vermillion, one in Warren and one in Fountain counties. EF&SP allocated $5,500 in funding to these food pantries. Following are the allocations to CAP by county for 2014 Phase 31 funding:

Benton $2,800 Fountain $2,884 Montgomery $6,354Parke $6,319 Vermillion $6,158 Warren $1,800

Phase 31 EF&SP funds allowed CAP to assist an average of 275 households in 2014.

Ruth Fishero - EFS Coordinator

The Energy Assistance Program is designed to help families with the burden of high energy bills during the winter. Eligible families receive a one-time payment to their electric and heating companies.

Income guidelines were remained at the 150% OMB level for the 2013-14 Season.

The average benefit for the heating season was $350. As of September 30, 2014, $806,153 has been obligated from our resources to serve 1,884 households.

County $ Obligated Households ServedBenton $ 68,935 171Fountain 167,756 368Montgomery 260,016 629Parke 110,265 260Vermillion 141,550 333Warren 57,631 123

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

County Community Services Representatives

• Christine Sheetz Benton County & Warren • Diana DeSutter Fountain & Warren Counties• Karen Largent Montgomery County• Tabatha Myers Parke & Vermilion Counties

The Summer Cooling Program runs from June 1st through August 31st. The intent of the program is to offer eligible families the opportunity to receive a one-time benefit in lowering electric costs due to running fans and air conditioners.

This past season, $179,926 was obligated to serve 450 families.

Ruth Fishero - Energy Assistance Program Coordinator

Summer Cooling Programs


In 2014, Weatherization completed 107 homes in our six county area. Three funding sources were used to complete these homes: DOE, LIHEAP, and utility funds.

Complete health and safety evaluations are performed on every home’s mechanical systems and air quality making 107 homes safer as well as more energy efficient. Air quality issues were being looked at a lot closer in 2014 and will continue to be in the future. ASHRAE standards (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) have changed and air quality requirements in weatherization homes have changed as well. The standard requires more mechanical ventilation be added to the home resulting in better air quality for the clients. Better air quality for clients can result in lowering each client’s health care cost. Weatherization will continue to make homes more energy efficient and reduce health hazards.

During the beginning of 2014 the weatherization program received Vectren “share the warmth” funding. This funding provided mechanical services to additional weatherization clients. Weatherization will continue to seek additional funding sources to provide safe and affordable housing in our six county area.

Grant Easter - Weatherization Program Director

Weatherization Deferral ProgramTestimonials“It’s sure was so good to have received a letter of Energy Assistance today. I can’t thank you enough for all you do for us each and every year, especially having bitter cold weather we’re facing. I’m humbly grateful to you. Many blessings to you”

“Thank you very much for this service. I wouldn’t be able to make it through the winter without it especially since they have raised our health insurance so high.”

“Thank you very much for all your help over the years past. You have no idea how much I’ve appreciated your assistance. I wish the best for your entire staff!”

“Thanks for all you do here!”

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In 2013, CAP administered two awards from the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority under the Community Development Block Grant Supplemental Disaster Funds for an “Aging in Place” Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Aging in Place is defined as “making the living environment safe and adaptable so that everyone can remain independent and continue to thrive in their homes and community, even as circumstances change”. It is a fact that 80% of seniors want to live out their lives in their own homes.

The purpose of the program is to address accessibility issues in the home that, if left unattended, could force the homeowner into moving to a health-care based environment. Additionally, in order to remain in their home, the home must be structurally sound, safe, and affordable to maintain. Every applicant and their home are individually evaluated for their specific needs and the appropriate measures are implemented into a scope of work for the rehabilitation process. The program requirements are that the homeowner must be 55 years of age or older, or there must be a disabled household member living in the home. The homeowner must carry homeowner’s insurance to protect the funding source’s investment, and must agree to sign a restrictive lien & covenant agreement.

The combined awards totaled $460,964 expended in 2014 providing services to 26 households. This was an average of $17,730 per household. The following is a breakdown of the variety of rehabilitation activities undertaken under the two awards:

Randy Burnette - Housing Project DeveloperHousing Division

Owner Occupied Rehab (OOR)

REHABILITATION ACTIVITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Complete/Partial Window Replacement

Complete/Partial Roof Replacement

Accessibility Upgrades

Door Replacement

Plumbing Upgrades/Repairs

Structural Upgrades

Guttering

HVAC Upgrades

Electrical Upgrades


Division of Housing & Administration Steve Talbert Director of Housing Randy Burnette Housing Project Developer

Alice Young Financial Counselor Terry Myers, Sr. Housing Construction Manager

Terry Myers, Jr. Home Improvements Crewman

Grant Easter Weatherization Program Director

Brad Lane Weatherization Lead Energy Auditor & Quality Control Engineer

Donna Van Etta Housing Manager

Tina Houchens Section 8 Housing Manager

Misty Sandlin Section 8 Housing Assistant

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) is designed to help low-income families with their monthly rental payments so that they are better able to maintain safe, decent and affordable housing.

On February 7/2014 due to the long list of applicants that were on our wait list and per the Rules and Regulations of the program we had to shut the preliminary application process down in order to give the applicants who had been on the wait list for more than two years a chance to get pulled.

2014 resulted in 23 of our 134 voucher holders going off the program for various reasons. This turnover in voucher holders allowed other applicants that have been on the Wait List for some time now to participate in the program and we were able to reopen the wait list and start receiving preliminary application in December 2014.

We currently have 132 applicants on the Waiting List. Applicants are told when they apply that it could take up to 3 years to get pulled from the list, this all hinges on the applicants place on the wait list and the turnover we experience throughout the year with our current voucher holders.

The Averages Household Report for the year ending 2014 for the counties we serve is as follows:

Avg. Annual Adjusted Income ...................................................$10,984.94Avg. Annual Total Income ...........................................................$11,963.00Avg. Total Tenant Payment ..............................................................$275.54Avg. Housing Assistance Payment ...............................................$290.48Avg. Utility Remiburesment ................................................................. $9.63

Currently we have 273 household members that are benefiting from the HCVP (Section 8) and all will have all open voucher slots full in the next few months.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) continues to be a very valuable program in the lives of area families that we serve.

Tina Houchens - Section 8 Housing Manager

Section 8

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Maintaining a reputation of providing quality, affordable housing, CAP continues to experience growth in the area of rental properties. In 2009, we built new rental units in Cayuga and Veedersburg.

In the Attica area, we have the Perry Street apartments, consisting of a two-story, rehabbed building with two one-bedroom units, one two-bedroom unit, and one three-bedroom unit. Suzie Lane apartments, also in Attica, are a duplex-style setting with four two-bedroom units.

Covington has several rental units available. Riverbend Apartments is located on Second Street, which features seven two-bedroom units. The Fountain/Warren Head Start Center is co-located within the Building. Also on Second Street are three three-bedroom homes, which also have an attached one-car garage. Located on Washington Street at the Hannegan House, we have one one-bedroom unit, one two-bedroom unit, a three-bedroom unit, and small commercial rental space.

In West Lebanon, we have two duplexes, each containing two two-bedroom units and two 3-bedroom duplexes located on West Fourth Street.

In Perrysville, Highland Manor, the former Highland Elementary School, provides 25 one-bedroom apartments for senior citizens.

Cayuga Manor Phase I and II provides senior citizen housing featuring seven duplexes and one triplex, each containing two bedrooms.

Rockville, Parke Place, the former Parke Hotel which was renovated by CAP, has fifteen rental units consisting of two efficiency units and thirteen one-bedroom units for senior citizens. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the Sign Shop, as well as CAP’s Parke County Office occupy the rental spaces on the ground floor.

Oxford Place Apartments, a former three-story furniture store, is home to six two-bedroom units with an open atrium in the center of the building. Utilities are included with the rent. These spacious apartments are located on the Oxford Town Square.

Rockville Subdivision, located on East Mill Valley Lane at the north end of Rockville just off of Pines Drive, consists of 5 three-bedroom homes. Each unit has washer/dryer hookups, dishwasher, patio, attached 1 car garage and 2 baths.

Veedersburg Homes (Sterling), located on Chamber Street. This corner lot consist of two 3 bedroom units. Each unit has washer/dryer hookup. Each unit has a 1 car garage.

Clinton Project is made up of 8 homes. Of these 8 homes, 4 are brand new homes and the other 4 are rehab units. The land for the 4 new units was once a trailer park. Each home is a 3 bedroom, 1 car attached garage. One of the home is a disabled unit. The remaining homes are rehab units. Each has 3 bedrooms.

Donna Van Etta - Housing Manager

Agency Rental PropertiesCAP also has 24 additional single-family rental homes available. These homes are located in:

NewportCayuga (12 Homes)AtticaPerrysvilleVeedersburgWilliamsport (3 Homes)Clinton (7 Homes)BloomingdaleCrawfordsvilleWaynetown (2 Homes)Covington (2 Homes)New Market (2 Homes)KingmanRockville (7 Homes)HillsboroWest Lebanon

Agency Rental Properties• 701 N. Perry Street, Attica• 100 Suzie Lane, Attica• 1327 Second Street, Covington• 1324–1328 2nd St., Covington• 505 Washington St., Covington• 133 Depot Street — Senior Units Perrysville• 106 S. Market St. — Senior Units Rockville• N. Albright Street — Senior Units, Cayuga • East Court Drive — Senior Units, Cayuga • West Court Drive, Cayuga• 103 E. Smith Street, Oxford

Clinton Rehab• 1006 S 4th Street• 1126 S 8th Street• 552 N 8th Street• 1017 N 7th Street• 1128 S 8th Street• 1134 S 8th Street• 1138 S 8th Street• 740 Ash Street

West Lebanon• 109 W Third Street• 301 S Warren Street• 104 W Fourth Street• 106 W Fourth Street


Single Family Units

Cayuga – East Court Drive (6 Homes)Cayuga – West Court Drive (7 Homes)Rockville – East Mill Valley Lane (5 Homes)Rockville – 404 Ohio StreetRockville – 414 Ohio StreetClinton – 305 S. Washington Street Clinton – 1003 Morgan StreetClinton – 948 5th StreetClinton – 1131 S 4th StreetClinton – 1025 Morgan StreetClinton – 649 S 7th StreetClinton – 741 N 8th StreetVeedersburg – 501 Chamber StreetVeedersburg – 507 Chambers StreetAttica – 107 Suzie LaneClinton – 948 S 5th StreetClinton – 1131 4th StreetPerrysville – 135 Vernon StreetVeedersburg – 411 State StreetWilliamsport – 27 Ross LaneCrawfordsville – 1507 Southside DriveCrawfordsville – 8 Gladiator DriveBloomingdale – 39 Newlin StreetWaynetown – 107 McClure StreetWilliamsport – 328 Monroe StreetCovington – 826 Washington StreetNew Market – 101 S 9th StreetNew Market – 108 S 9th StreetCovington – 1308 8th StreetKingman – 100 Wilky StreetWilliamsport – 110 Short StreetHillsboro – 301 S Market StreetWest Lebanon – 707 Clinton Street

MONTEZUMA REVITALIZATIONLast fall, the Town of Montezuma Council contacted CAP with a request to

develop affordable senior rental units. The concern was that the Town’s seniors were moving out of town due to a lack of available housing. To support this development, the Town donated 1.88 acres of property located immediately adjacent to the newly constructed Community Center. Phase I of the rental development consists of two triplexes creating six two bedroom apartments and is currently under construction. Phase II is projected to consist of one triplex and one duplex. Phase III will provide two more duplexes for a development total of fifteen affordable senior rental units.

Local Area Economic Development and Affordable Housing

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Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana (CAPWI) offers scholarships to graduating seniors in the amount of $1,000 for each year they attend higher education up to a maximum of 4 years. Scholarships are only awarded within the six county area serviced by CAPWI which include Benton, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion and Warren. Since 2009, two scholarships have been awarded each year with counties rotating until all counties have had a recipient. In 2014, the scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors from Parke and Vermillion counties respectively.

In 2014, Abigail Hinkle from Fowler was awarded the scholarship for Warren County. She graduated from Benton Central High School with a cumulative GPS of 3.944. She is the daughter of Rachael Brost and Rich Hinkle. She attends the Arts Institute of Indianapolis where she is studying Culinary Arts. She was a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Spanish National Honors Society. She was a

member of the Spanish Club and Dance Team and active in her local church. She worked part-time for a local State Farm office. She was an active member of the Community Action Awareness Program which works to raise money for cancer, helped at church dinners and other efforts to help families in need. Her letters of recommendation and essay emphasized her leadership and compassion for others.

In 2014, Grace Weber from Fowler was awarded the scholarship for Benton County. She graduated from Benton Central High School. She is the daughter of Chrystal Green and Jack Weber. She is attending Saint Joseph’s College where she is majoring in Nursing. Her letters of recommendation and essay emphasized her positive attitude, diligence, and commitment. She was the Yearbook Editor-in-chief and a member of the Dance Team. She has served as a volunteer at Westminster Village. She was enrolled in Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CAN) and medical terminology classes through her schools health science program. She also worked part-time at a local pharmacy.

These scholarships are offered in memory of Joan E. Cline who was the Executive Director of Community Action Program Inc. of Western Indiana from 1970 until her death in December, 2004. Joan dedicated her life to helping families and individuals become self-sufficient. Of the many tools utilized to achieve that goal, education is primary. Joan believed that assistance through higher education was necessary. Through these scholarships, Community Action Program continues Joan’s work in helping these outstanding young people attain their individual educational and career goals.

Joan E. Cline Memorial Scholarship

Joan E. Cline Scholarship Recipients - Abigail Hinkle (left) from Fowler and Grace Weber (right) also from Fowler. The scholarship winners were

presented by CAPWI Executive Director - Muff Rennick (center).


Indiana Individual Development Acccount (IDA) Program Are you one of those individuals who wants to go back to school

to further your education in order to get a better job?Want to start your own business?

Are you tired of renting and want to buy a home or maybe just need repairs completed on your current residence?

Struggling to save the money to attain your goal?

Then you might be interested in the Individual Development Account (IDA) program. The IDA program is a four-year savings plan intended to help families with limited income to develop a budget, set goals, establish savings habits and invest money in an asset.

Some of the requirements of the program are that you must be a resident of Indiana, have earned income and are able to put a small amount into the program on a monthly basis.

For each dollar saved, up to $300 a year, the program will match it with three dollars. This means, if you successfully save $300, then the program will match it with $900, totaling a combined savings of $1,200.

If you complete the four-year program at the current rate of match you would have approximately $3,600.00 to invest in an asset (business, education, homeownership, etc.).

For more information about the program and to get an application, contact Alice Young at 793-4881, Ext. 105 or by email at [email protected]

Homeownership Education and Counseling Program Available in Benton, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren Counties.

Homeownership is a step that should not be entered into lightly. Many families get tired of renting and think they are ready for homeownership but do not fully grasp the full picture of what homeownership involves.

This program has several modules, which takes the family through the important steps in making their way to homeownership and how to avoid putting their home on the line when things get tough. Some of the information covered in the modules address budgets, how to shop for a home wisely, and cleaning up credit reports.

Also, we try to get the family to assess their current situation to make sure they are ready for homeownership or consider waiting for another year or two before taking on this responsibility. We look at a couple of things in this area. Is there a household budget in place? If so, what is the debt to income ratio at this time?

The full course takes 8-12 hours depending on the size of the class.

At the end of the course the family receives a certificate of completion, which can be presented to their lender to show they have completed the course. More and more lenders are requiring that new homeowners go through this class.

Classes are set up on an as needed basis.

If unable to attend the classes in person, visit the online Homebuyer’s Education Course at eHome America. eHome America is a non-profit program of NeighborhoodWorks America and it’s partners.

For more information, call Alice Young at (765) 793-4881, Ext. 105or via email at [email protected]

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Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network Available in Benton, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke,

Vermillion, and Warren Counties.

Community Action Program is s part of the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN). We counsel families residing in our service area.

Due to employers laying off workers or cutting hours, many families are faced with only half the income they had when they initially attained their mortgage. They then start a juggling act in trying to keep everything paid, raising a family, and trying to look for some type of employment to supplement the household income. In doing so, many families are letting their mortgage go into default.

Other factors that have also contributed to the growing number of default/foreclosures are the high interest rates and unsavory lending practices.

This program is designed to counsel families facing mortgage default/foreclosure. During counseling we work with the family to determine what their action plan is to keep the home or try to sell it. We also contact the lender to see what the options are for the family. Sometimes families need to do a hardship package, or get other needed information to the lender to make a determination on what can be done to help the family keep the home.

The program is not a funding source to assist a family in bringing their mortgage current.

When a family decides they are going to try and save their home they need to look at their household budget. Is there enough income coming into the home to support all the household needs and pay a mortgage? This is one of the things we have the family do in the counseling, is to realistically look at their household income and all their monthly bills, including but not limited to gas for their vehicles, car insurance, phone service, cable, etc. Are there any of the monthly expenses that can be eliminated or down sized and how much working capital would this put back in the budget?

Should the family decide that it is not feasible for them to try and save the home due to a high debt to income ratio; we then counsel them on what options are available to them:

1. Deed In Lieu – deeding the home back to the lender2. Selling the home3. Some lenders may do a cash for keys – giving the borrower cash to relocate for the keys to the home.

We encourage the family to not just walk away from the obligation but come to a workable solution for the family and the lender.

Contact Alice Young at 793-4881 ext 105 or by emailat [email protected] for more information.

Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) Assistance Program

The HHF program can assist approved homeowners who are unable to make their payments or cannot get caught up on their payments due to involuntary financial hardship.

Hardships that may qualify homeowners for assistance include, but not limited to:

• An involuntary loss of employment or reduction in employment income

• A reduction in household income due to death of a household member

• Expenses related to non-cosmetic medical procedures or emergencies

• Military service

• Or divorce

This help for qualified homeowners offers forgivable zero-interest loan of up to $30,000 to help home-owners pay their mortgage while they search for new employment. The loan may also be used to bring a delinquent mortgage current.

The amount of assistance is set at $30,000, for 24 months or until 3 months after re-employment whichever comes first. The length of assistance will vary due to amount of money used to reinstate the loan and amount of payments each month.

For homeowners who cannot be assisted with mortgage payment assistance, transition assistance may be available. The purpose of this program is to prevent avoidable foreclosure and help stabilize neighborhoods by helping homeowners to achieve an orderly exit from their home. Transition assistance in the amount of $2,500 would be paid to the homeowner to help offset moving and relocation expenses.

For more information, call Alice Young at (765) 793-4881 ext 105 or via email at

[email protected]


REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM Available in Benton, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren Counties.

Starting a is something that many people dream of, but many lack the resources to put their idea in place. Community Action has a revolving loan program which helps individuals fulfill their dreams through small business loans.

The amount of the loan and the time frame for repayment, depends on the amount needed and the ability to pay back the loan.

Our loans can be blended with other sources of financing for larger investments, however keep in mind when starting a new business that starting small may be best until things are up and running.

If you are saying to yourself, “I would love to start my own business, but I don’t have the slightest clue about how to get started,” we can help!

Our training program includes assessing your business strengths/weaknesses, your business plan, what you will be contributing to the business, etc.

There are also small business support groups that can be of great help and support, especially for new entrepreneurs.

For more information contact Alice Young at 765-793-4881 ext 105or email at [email protected].

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)In 2014 Community Action Program, Inc of Western IN became a VITA site to assist eligible taxpayers in satisfying their tax responsibilities by providing free tax return preparation for both federal and state along with e-filing both. The program depends solely on volunteers to help with tax preparation (training is required) or greeters to be there to greet the taxpayers coming into the office to be sure they have all the documentation needed to prepare their return.

Being our first year we really didn’t know what to expect client or volunteer wise. We were fortunate enough to have 3 individuals certified to be tax preparers and one person as our greeter.

We did returns by appointment only and began taking appointments January 28, 2014 with our last day being April 12. We were open Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30 pm to 7:00pm and on Saturday from 8:00am to noon.

We only processed personal returns, no business returns were accepted.

In the end we assisted over 67 individuals/families. The total refunds amounted to $125,296 with 22 of the clients being able to claim the earned income credit which totaled $58,152.

All the clients were very grateful for the service, which saved them over $3,000 in fees they had paid the year before to other tax preparing businesses. One family in particular stated they had paid $500 just to have a basic 1040 return done.

We plan on continuing this service and are always looking for volunteers to help with this worthwhile service to help our clients keep more money in their pockets at tax time.

For more information about the service contact Alice Young at (765) 793-4881 ext 105 or via email at [email protected].

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WALLACE LAW FIRM303 WASHINGTON ST. • P.O. BOX 129

COVINGTON, IN 47932

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TOWN & COUNTRY HOMECENTER, INC.401 E. South BoulevardCrawfordsville, IN 47933

Ph: 765.362.2900

BP ChemDry of Western IndianaWest Lebanon, IN 47991

765-893-4360

One Fountain SquareP.O. Box 8

Covington, IN 47932

765-793-2237

Visit us atwww.fountaintrust.com

SUPERIOR COACH SALES, INC.

TOLL-FREE: 800-231-8895 116 W. 1450 N.IN INDIANA: 765-793-2451 Perrysville, IN 47974

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ESTABLISHED 1903

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300 E. 5th StreetFowler, IN 47944

(765) 884-1200

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CITY OF COVINGTON1329 Second Street - P.O. Box 248

Covington, Indiana 47932765-793-2331

DOWNS TV & APPLIANCE200 N. Main St.

Veedersburg, Indiana 47987765-294-2248 www.downs-tv.com

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VINCENNESINSURANCE, INC.Working Together, Finding Solutions.www.vincennesinsurance.com903 N. 7th Street • Vincennes, IN 47901Phone: 812-882-9100 • 1-800-737-5186 • Fax: 812-895-7250

We proudly support CAP of Western Indianain all current and future endeavors!

Visitwww.capwi.org

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E. J. MARTIN, D.D.S., INC.

302 S. Old US Hwy 41P.O. Box 519

Boswell, IN 47921

765-869-5513Fax: 765-869-5035

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LEAD TESTING & TRAINING

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of Western Indiana418 Washington Street • Covington, IN

765-793-4881

DRYWALL, PAINTING & INSULATIONHanging • Finishing

Textured Ceilings

Home Energy Audits & Weatherization

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COVINGTON303 Washington St.

Covington, IN 47932(765) 793-2241

CLINTON223 Elm St.

Clinton, IN 47842(765) 832-7870

CAYUGA423 E. Ferry St.

Cayuga, IN 47928(765) 492-9225

BOSWELL302 S. Old US Hwy 41

(765) 869-5513

OTTERBEIN406 N. Maddox Rd.

(765) 583-4411

WEST LAFAYETTE275 Sagamore Pkwy W.

(765) 743-0497

WEST LEBANON417 N. High St.(765) 893-4571


TOWN & COUNTRY HOMECENTER, INC.401 E. South BoulevardCrawfordsville, IN 47933

Ph: 765.362.2900

BP ChemDry of Western IndianaWest Lebanon, IN 47991

765-893-4360

One Fountain SquareP.O. Box 8

Covington, IN 47932

765-793-2237

Visit us atwww.fountaintrust.com

SUPERIOR COACH SALES, INC.

TOLL-FREE: 800-231-8895 116 W. 1450 N.IN INDIANA: 765-793-2451 Perrysville, IN 47974

Dick Crist

ESTABLISHED 1903

We printed this annual report!

Todd Thalls

Laura Ash

www.amerianainsurance.com

11 Banking Centers to Serve You!

Daily’sService Station

Keith Daily

711 E. 5th St.Fowler, IN 47944(765) 884-1270

2001 E. VoorheesDanville, IL 61832

(217) 442-4994

www.faulstichprinting.com

Go to www.capwi.orgto learn about Indiana Wic

and others services provided.

Attorneys at LawJohn L. Shambach • Richard L. Rennick, Jr.Steven B. McCombs • Joel L. WeschJill D. Wesch • Holly M. Crain

CAP of Western Indiana believes in the value, dignity, and worth of all people. Our goal is to help people help themselves. We are committed to providing quality services and products in an atmosphere of open and honest communication. We will remain collaborative, competitive, vital, and proactive in shaping our future. CAP works as a team to provide these high quality and efficient services. We value each other and work to address our needs. We encourage continuous learning by providing challenging opportunities for personal and professional development. We are actively involved with the greater community, working in partnership with other members of the community to achieve our mission.

All services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.

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