Community Spirit

Workshop Saturday for Jacobsville planning

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 11:55am

Workshop Saturday for Jacobsville planning

Jacobsville residents and stakeholders will gather Saturday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m., at Delaware Elementary School to develop a shared local vision for the Jacobsville neighborhood.

The visioning workshop is facilitated by Jacobsville Join In, the organization working to develop the Jacobsville Quality of Life Plan funded by the City of Evansville. The Indiana Association for Community Economic Development (IACED) in association with Jim Capraro, Senior Fellow for the Institute for Comprehensive Community Development will lead the workshop on Saturday.

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Great improvements but safety still lacking

Submitted by Gina DiPietro on Thursday, March 21st, 5:06 pm

There's been a lot of progress in the Glenwood neighborhood on Evansville's south side, including 45 new Habitat for Humanity homes!

The area has been home to many improvements lately, as part of a community development push. The initiative began back in 2008, between Habitat for Humanity and the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation.

In a press conference on Thursday, the group says most progress was seen in housing, education, and health and wellness.

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Volunteers needed for LST 325 Work Week

Submitted by Erin Meyer, Reporter

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 6:43pm

The LST 325 is looking for a few good men and women to help with some spring cleaning. The warship's annual Work Week is less than a month away, scheduled for April 15-22.

Last year, volunteers from about 20 states helped with things like painting and work on ballast tanks at the bottom of the ship.

Volunteers typically stay on board the ship all week long. The day starts with breakfast at 7am and work begins around 8 a.m.

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Junior Achievement looking for volunteers

Submitted by Nicole Niziolek, Reporter

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 11:17am

Junior Achievement looking for volunteers

Are you a teacher? Would consider volunteering your time to teach kids at the EVSC?

The Kiwanis Club says it is short on Junior Achievement volunteers. If you would like to help, or know someone who would, contact the Green River Kiwanis Club.

Here is a link to the group's website were you can learn more about this valuable program.

http://www.greenriverkiwanis.org/Pages/default.aspx

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Police and firefighters do the Harlem Shake to promote Guns and Hoses

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 11:23am

Guns & Hoses, the annual boxing matches between Evansville Police and firefighters, is April 20 at the Ford Center. You can't accuse these guys of not doing everything they can to drive ticket sales and help 911 Gives Hope.

The Harlem Shake is alive and well at EPD headquarters.

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Local organization looks for youth nominees

Submitted by Gina DiPietro on Wednesday, February 27th, 6:08 pm

Do you have an outstanding young person in your life?

Youth Resources is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Youth of the Year award. It honors outstanding middle and high school students who are making a difference in the community.

The youth nominees will be recognized at Youth Resources Hall of Fame Celebration in April. The Youth of the Year award will also be announced at that time.

Nomination forms are available through their website, www.youth-resources.org. You can also contact Jessica at (812) 421-0030.

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Help a local senior by donating new pajamas

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Friday, February 22nd, 2013, 1:35pm

Help a local senior by donating new pajamas

A non-profit group that's been advocating for the rights and dignity of nursing home residents in Vanderburgh County for more than 30 years, VOICES, is holding pajama drive for seniors.

Executive Director Michelle Motta says the majority of residents living in long-term care homes receive Medicaid to help pay for their care. All of their monthly check, except $52, goes to the facility to help pay for the cost of their care.

Costs of their personal phone/cable service, haircuts, snacks, clothes and other basic needs are often the responsibility of the resident. That means many are often in need of good quality pajamas.

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