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The Crisis Center is a comprehensive human services agency with 7 programs for youth, adults, and families all over Northwest Indiana & beyond
Click here for complete program descriptions
Crisis Center Benefits from Chanute Prize Winners
A $500 check was presented by ArcelorMittal Global R&D, North America, based in East Chicago to the Crisis Center, a Lake Area United Way agency based in Miller. The check is given annually by Krieg DeVault Law Firm to the recipient of the Chanute Prize for Team Innovation awarded by the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana in its annual regional competition.
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The ArcelorMittal Global R&D center was named a co-recipient this year of the Chanute Prize for helping design a state-of-the-art roof rail system used in the 2009 Ford 150 Truck. The advanced hydroformed project uses a new, high-strength steel application at the Indiana Harbor plant and involved a research team consisting of ArcelorMittal Global R&D, East Chicago, Ind.; Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Mich.; and Vari-Form, Strathroy, Ont.
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ArcelorMittal Global R&D selected the Crisis Center as the recipient of the cash award because the centers work to help local children ties to the company’s commitment to create a safer community.
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Army Specialist/Former Resident Tells Story
U.S Army Specialist Marvis Jackson, signal support systems specialist (pictured above) speaks to residents at the Crisis Center's emergency shelter -Alternative House. Specialist Jackson was a resident in 2006, and returned to tell his story.
When asked about joining the military, Jackson replied,
"I decided to join the service because many people say they want to do something with their life and then they don't. I wanted to be the one who did something with my life. I have been in the Army for 2 and a half years and I don't plan on getting out. I plan on going until I retire."
He went on to offer a key piece of advice to the teens who looked on:
"Keep your head up because you make your own path in life; no one else can do it for you." |
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This Week's Snapshot:
A photo of a Crisis Center billboard displayed in Lake County
some time ago.
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Thursday June 10, 2010
5:30pm
Chesterton, Indiana |
$2.5 Million Dollar Expansion Begins
It's official, construction on the Crisis Center's new boys dorm and indoor recreation area has begun.
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The occasion was marked with an official gold-shovel, groundbreaking ceremony on November 23, 2009 (above).
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The new building will link to the existing building on the Crisis Center's existing property in Miller Beach, and will include all new boys dormitories, and a much-needed indoor recreation area.
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Board members, wine-fest fundraising committee members, supporters, and employees joined Congressman Visclosky at the ceremony. The congressman announced a grant to the center in the amount of $95,000 for equipment for the new addition. The project is expected to be complete by fall of 2010
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Make A Donation
The Crisis Center is a 501 (C) 3 organization, and all donations are 100% tax-deductible.
Since 1971, our center has continued to assist families in crisis, and help prevent crises, in large-part because of the generosity of our volunteers and donors
Click here to make a safe & secure credit card donation online.
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Board of Directors Highlighted
The Crisis Center's board of directors consists of generous and caring men and women from all over Northwest Indiana.
These professionals volunteer their time and expertise to promote the mission and programming of the Crisis Center.
Click here to view our newly-designed board of directors
web page.
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2010 Wine Fest Website Expected Soon
Wine Fest 2010: The 15th Anniversary is coming this June, and the official event website is coming soon.
Expect to see comprehensive details about the event dubbed, "Northwest Indiana's Biggest Night."
Meanwhile, click here to view last year's page.
It's never too early to offer your help for the region's premiere fundraiser.
Call our event coordinator at 938-2720 |
Live Chat Help Coming Soon
Coming Soon!
Live Chat for crisis intervention.
The Crisis Center has announced that its crisis line program, Crisis Contact, will soon unveil a new "live-chat" feature on its website.
The program will allow users to communicate from their home computers, real-time with a Crisis Contact specialist for information, referral, and more.
Stay tuned for more details and the official launch of the web program. Meanwhile, our phone lines are open and the Crisis Center is here to listen.
7 days a week from 8am - 11pm, call 938-0900 (or 1-800-519-0469), and 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK.
Plus, if you have a general inquiry or question, don't hesitate to email us at: crisis@crisiscenterysb.org
Click here for more about the Crisis Center's pilot program, Crisis Contact. |
Former Volunteers Find Success in College
The Crisis Center's youth development program, Youth As Resources, lost a few great volunteers this past fall, like Angelo Padilla(above) to college. Although we'll miss their participation, we congratulate them on moving forward to university life. |
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