We have so many great things to tell you about this month!!!!
August 17th Is Our First Ever 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run!
Register today for our family friendly event! Costumes are encouraged (but not necessary). Runners Who pre-register will re-ceive a cape in place of a t-shirt!
This event will take place at St. John’s Lutheran School in LaPorte. Sign in opens at 7:30 with the race starting at 9:00.
A Fun Run for the children will take place before the gunshot 5K start. Walkers are welcomed as are strollers!
There will also be a costume contest, bounce house and face painting! You don’t want to miss this event!
Registration forms can be found at www.lpcasa.com.
On July 11 we welcomed 15 new CASA Volunteers!
Welcome Jennifer Cassidy, Claudia Geise, Mary McClintock, LuAnn Uremovich, Rochelle Anderson, Brenda Stellema, Derrick Deck, Mary Jarrett, Valorie Skwiat, David Peitz, Lillie Thompson, Julie White, Richard Gersch, Vera Gaston, and Gloria McMahon!
CASA classes are starting again on September 17th! Interested or know some-one who is? Contact Laura Swanson at lswanson@lpcasa.com or 219-324-3385.
Harmony House CASA is proud to announce our new program called the Youth Advocate Volunteer Program! It’s purpose is to provide adult volunteers to certain low-level offenders in the juvenile court. The volunteers duties are to guide these youth in a positive direction as a mentor and role model.
We are pleased to welcome Brenda Stellema to our team as Volunteer Coordinator. Brenda will be heading our Youth Advocate Program. If you would like more information please contact her at bstellema@lpcasa.com or 219-324-3385.
We have so many to thank!
In June, “The Misfits of Michigan City” took the time to come do yard work at Harmony House. A huge thank you to group mentors Tiffany Niemiec and Mandy & Tim Nelson. Thanks to the great teenagers they brought with them; Meghan Ludwig, Hector Santos, Kailtlyn Michelle, Cain Rugg, & Trevor Ferguson. Sadly the group founder, Brenda Ludwig, lost her battle with cancer the day after they came. I have no doubt this wonderful group of teens will continue to make her proud!
Also, Marilyn Belkowitz brought her family and spent her Mother’s day doing yard work at Harmony House! Thank you to Marilyn, her husband Jeff and their children Johnna, Austin & Britney!