On Your Way Up…

Project Independence/Hand Up Newsletter

Combining community services to provide comfort, hope, and resources to neighbors in need.

Ask your Case Manager to add

you to our Facebook group,

where we add flyers for work-

shops, and any other

announcements

you may benefit from.

Help us Welcome our new Executive Director of Combined Community Services,

Randy Polston! Randy has a previous 34 year career with

Warsaw Community Schools, and an 8 year career with Grace College.

We are SO excited to have Randy as our team leader!

Refer a friend to

Project Independence

or Hand Up!

If your friend meets with a case manager, you will

receive an extra item from the

hygiene cabinet!

If your friend enrolls in

either program, you will

receive a $20 gas

voucher!

Self-Sufficiency

Programs Project Independence

Sabrina Phillips Director of Self-Sufficiency

Family Development Specialist Abby Rank

Family Development Specialist Katie Fruit

Family Development Specialist

Hand Up Program

Tim Frame Family Development Specialist

Office Hours

M-F

8-4 Note: due to the nature of our jobs ,

individual schedules vary

What is it?

The REAL Services’ Energy

Assistance Program is a State

funded program that assists low

-income households with elec-

tric and heating expenses during

the winter months, keeping you

and your family from

being disconnected.

How does it Work?

Once the EAP determines a household

qualifies for assistance, the utility

companies will be notified of the benefit. Payments will be made direct-

ly to the utility companies. Once the

utility companies have been notified of their status, families that have been

approved for Energy Assistance are

protected from disconnection between December 1st and

March 15th of the current heating season.

The EAP can be used for a one time

credit on your utility payment.

This is not a monthly payment. Energy Assistance cannot be used for

deposit money nor old bills.

How do I Apply?

You may find the application

online at: www.realservices.org/_wp/

index.php/community-services/

energy-assistance/

OR Your Case Manager can print one off

for you and assist you with mailing it in, or faxing it in.

You will want to double check that you have secured and sent in all

documents asked, before sending in

the application.

(They will start taking applications

October 1st)

We would like

to personally

thank all of our

Veterans for

your service, the

risks that they have taken, and the

sacrifices that were made. If you

know a Veteran, or come across

one in the community, please take

the time to say Thank You.

If you are a

Veteran, or have

a friend or family

member who is,

please inform

them of the

Military Veteran

Stand Down

event.

What is one small thing you can do during October’s

Breast Cancer Awareness

month? Get a breast examina-tion/check-up. If you recently

have done so, we encourage

you to encourage your lady friends to do so, as

well. Early detection saves lives. If you or someone you know is going through

breast cancer, or is a surviror, please check

out LIVESTRONG at your local YMCA.

Brittney started classes to obtain a certification as a Qualified Medical Assistant!

This puts her on the path to starting school in January!

Keep it up!

CCS and Community Information KIDS MARKET FALL 2019

OCTOBER 12 Public Sale: 8:00AM-12:30PM

50% Off Sale: 1:00PM-3:00PM

Consignor Pick Up: 6:00PM-9:00PM Gordon Rec Center

100 Publishers Dr. Winona Lake, IN 46590

Check with your Case Manager about receiving a voucher

for the sale ONLY if you for sure attending the sale.

The week after the sale, we will be getting left over items that kids market

donates back to CCS, that will be up for grabs at the agency. Check with your

Case Manager for more information.

If you are participating in the NYNY program, keep up all the hard work and continue to participate in your

community!

Make sure to have all of your entries for each qualifying entry noted by November 31.

We will be holding a celebration for all NYNY

participants in December. Check with your Case Manager for more

information.

Thanksgiving Baskets! For Thanksgiving, we will again have the opportuni-

ty to offer vouchers for a Thanksgiving Meal basket,

for those who would not be able to provide the

means, otherwise. The basket includes a majority of

foods to cook in a typical Thanksgiving meal.

Let your Case Manager know if you think you

will be in need of one these this Thanksgiving holiday.

Our Semi-Annual Crockpot Workshop

will be taking place on

October 29th

5:30 PM—7:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to learn

more about how and what all you can

cook in your crock pot for cheap,

easy, and pre-made meals!

You MUST RSVP to your Case

Manager to attend. Children/ Spouses are welcome

*Receive a NYNY entry*

Thank You notes! If you received school supplies assistance, and have yet to have your kids write a

thank you note, please do so ASAP and give to your case manager.

If you received a Kids Market Voucher please write a thank you note to Kids Market for their generous donation!

October 11th 6-8 PM (free)

Lucerne Park (Center Lake) Enjoy a crisp Fall evening of family activities, includ-

ing hayrides, storytellers, crafts, snacks, and a campfire

by the lake. A perfect opportunity to make family memories before the season ends! *Receive a NYNY entry*

November 30 3:30-6:30 PM (free)

Center Lake Bring the whole family for an afternoon of outdoor fun.

Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and as train rides. Warm up

by the campfire with caroling before we light the tree at 6:30. The event concludes with a visit from Santa.

As admission into the event, please bring a new and unwrapped toy to be do-

nated to Toys for Tots. *Receive a NYNY entry*

We Care Warsaw (free)

Saturday, November 16th 2:00 PM– 5:30 PM

Gordon Rec Center @ Grace College

FREE haircuts, flu shots, family photos,

groceries, hot family meal, and MANY door

prizes and raffle prizes.

We hope to see you there! *Receive a NYNY entry*

Furry Friends Obedience Training Workshop (free) October 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Warsaw Community Public Library

Animal Behavior College (ABC), will be doing a presentation

on positive reinforcement ways to train your dog. Techniques

will be explained on how to stop your dog from chewing the wrong things, barking and how to read your dogs posture.

Please DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS to this class. *Receive a NYNY entry*

LIVE WELL: Health Screening at

Parkview YMCA CHECK-UP DAY

Tuesday, November 12, 7-9:30 a.m. Participating in a Check-up Day is a great way to

start your personal well-being journey. Come take advantage of the

YMCA’s lab work options, blood pressure and bone density screen-

ings, and height and weight measurement checks.

Pricing: FREE | APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED. WALK-INS WEL-

COME. | CALL (260) 266-6500 OR (844) 835-0003.

*Receive a NYNY entry* (OCTOBER 5TH & NOVEMBER 8TH ARE FREE DAYS AT THE YMCA)

From Your Case Managers

Don’t go in & out of doors needlessly. Frequent opening and closing of

doors wastes heat and money

Caulk, seal or weather-strip all seams, cracks & openings to the outside.

You can save 10% or more on your energy bill by reducing air leaks in your home.

You can use heavy-duty clear plastic sheets that are taped tightly to the

inside of your windows to reduce heat escape through windows.

Keep draperies & shades on your south-facing windows open during the

day to allow sunlight to enter your home and closed at night to reduce

chill you may feel from the windows. During the cooling season keep

window coverings closed during the day to prevent heat from the sun.

INGREDIENTS

8 slices bacon

5 (15 oz) cans corn kernels, drained

1 c. milk 1 tbsp. sugar

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, quartered

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, cut into tablespoons

Thinly slices green onions, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes.

Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble.

2. In a slow cooker, add corn, 3/4 of the cooked bacon, milk, and sugar and season

with salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then top with cream cheese and butter.

3. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 6 hours, stirring well after 1 hour.

4. Garnish with remaining 1/4 of cooked bacon and green onions before serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 fully cooked ham (any size will work

as long as you have a slow cooker large

enough for it) Glaze:

1 1/4 cups brown sugar

1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard

3/4 cup Dr. Pepper (half of a can)

1/4 cup maple syrup

DIRECTIONS

1. Score ham by using a sharp knife to cut lines into

ham in a criss cross pattern. The lines only need to be about 1/8th of an inch deep. Fill slow cooker with about 1 inch of water. Place ham in slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

2. 1 hour before serving, prepare the sauce. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10

minutes. Remove from heat and allow to thicken for 5-10 minutes.

3. Drain water and ham juices from slow cooker. Pour sauce over ham inside the slow cooker, being sure to cover the whole ham. Cover and cook another 30

minutes. Place ham on serving dish. Carve/slice the ham and spoon the remain-

ing sauce from the slow cooker over the ham. Serve warm. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

4 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1"

pieces

4 c. chicken stock

1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

1 c. sour cream

1/3 c. sliced fresh chives, plus more for gar-

nish

1/2 c. warm milk

Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook potatoes, chicken stock and salt in a covered 4- to 5-

quart slow cooker until potatoes are tender, on high for 2 1/2 to

3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours.

2. Drain and return potatoes to slow cooker. Add sour cream and

mash to desired consistency. Fold in chives and warm milk (add

more milk to loosen if desired).

3. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, topped with chives.

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1st Friday

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FREE DAY @

YMCA

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YMCA Check

Up Day

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CCS CLOSED

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CCS CLOSED

30 Christmas

Tree

Lighting

(end of

NYNY)

NOVEMBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019

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1st Friday

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Furry Friends

Workshop

FREE DAY @

YMCA

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Fall Family Fun

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KIDS

MARKET

SALE

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Spooktacular

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CROCKPOT

WORKSHOP

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