WISH LIST:

  • Hospital-style bed table
  • Hat, glove & scarf sets
  • Large roaster crock pot
  • 32" television
  • Electric carving knife
  • Craft Supplies
  • Newborn Baby Needs
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Scrapbook Supplies
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blood pressure monitor
  • Ear or forehead thermometer
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CARDINAL CENTER CHANGES NAME TO CARDINAL SERVICES!

After being known as Cardinal Center for 28 years, we have changed our name to Cardinal Services. “The official name is Cardinal Services, Inc. of Indiana,” says CEO Jane Greene, “but for most purposes Cardinal Services, Inc. will be used.”

The reason for the new name is due to changes in the organization itself and the way our services are provided to consumers. At one time, nearly all programs were based at the center on North Bay Drive in Warsaw. However, over time the delivery of services have become more community–based to meet the needs of those served.

“Of course we still have day programs at the center, but Cardinal has not been ‘center-based’ for a very long time,” says Greene. “Our staff members work in countless different locations across a four-county area connecting people with resources and providing employment support, residential support, transportation, translation service, family and children services and helping people achieve their personal goals.”

Webster’s Dictionary defines service as “work done for others; assistance; organization whose members work for the public”, while center is defined as “a middle point, around which things form”.... Read More

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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NEW LOGO!

Take a closer look here at our new logo! As you do, remember what it symolizes: From one perspective it is two people together, the one slightly behind the other, letting the first lead but supporting their efforts. This symbolizes Cardinal’s adult services... Read More

Take The 2008 Indiana Disability Survey!

The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community is working to assure that the voices of people with disabilities are heard during the fall elections and that their vote counts. To this end, the 2008 Indiana Disability Poll will focus on voting and civic engagement.

People with disabilities and their family members are invited to take the survey... Read More

A FUN CHANGE OF PACE

Curt Gatke (pictured) was among dozens of CCI workers tapped to fill Easter eggs with candy for Zimmer’s annual employee egg hunt.

CCI lines up many, varied assembly jobs which allow clients in the workshop to have a job and earn a paycheck each week. Every now and then, they are happy to see the usual manufacturing job set aside for a fun, seasonal item like Christmas goodies or rubber ducks – or in this case, Easter eggs!

Thousands of the pastel and brightly colored, plastic, Easter eggs filled CCI as workers stuffed and assembled them for the hunt... Read More

OASIS Forums Announced

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is making a major change, beginning July 1, 2008, in how Medicaid waiver services are funded and offered to consumers. The change applies to the Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Support Services waivers only... Read More

BRANDON: A NEW FACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Meeting Brandon for the first time in the cafeteria, he comes over to greet you, smiling, holding out his hand and saying, "Hi, I'm Brandon. Do you work here, too? What's your name?" He's so open and engaging, it's hard to imagine him any other way.

Yet, according to his mom, Kathy, before his recent transition to Cardinal Services, he was often sad and depressed... Read More

GOV'S COUNCIL OFFERS COURSE ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY

Wish you could have more of an impact on issues surrounding Disability Policy? Here’s how you can do just that!

The Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is currently recruiting applicants for the next Partners in Policymaking (PIP) class, which will begin in October of this year. The Partners in Policymaking Academy offers eight weekends of intensive training designed to educate participants to be active and effective partners with those who make policy... Read More

NEW WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

I. Privacy Policy
We at Cardinal Services, Inc... Read More

BELIEVE!

Employees of R.R Donnelley were thwarted by the weather but it did not stop the holiday magic. Employees had taken up a collection, done the shopping, lined up their Santa Claus and were all prepared to visit the Kosciusko County Head Start classes when the big snow storm hit... Read More

LET US ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE

Cardinal Center has been selected to receive a challenge grant of $509,000 from the Dekko Foundation. “This is a thrilling opportunity for us, and one for which we are so grateful to the Dekko Foundation,” said Jane Greene, CEO of Cardinal Center.

The funds will be dispersed over 3 years and will match dollars raised in specific Cardinal fundraising efforts... Read More

A DREAM COME TRUE

Patty Wallace has long held a dream of riding horses. Yet, a serious stroke suffered many years ago severely limits the use of one side of her body... Read More

AUGUST 18 CONFERENCE FOR PARENTS AND MIDDLE-HIGH

Denise Arland and Amy Borgmann are mothers of children with disabilities.


As parents who have children with special needs, they want are inviting other parents to attend an exciting conference, Champion Your Future: A Game Plan for Life, along with your middle or high school child... Read More

AND THE WINNERS ARE . . . .

The Cardinal Center Duck Race was held Saturday, July 28th and it was another terrific success!

The cloudy morning cleared and the sun shone down on more than 200 hundred people who joined us at Center Lake as we prepared to drop 8000 yellow rubber duckies into the water. Families, employees and many Cardinal consumers enjoyed the music from our WRSW live remote, and lots of fun and games before the “duck drop” at noon... Read More

DUCK SEASON IS NOW OPEN - Look for us at the Classic Rock Concert this Friday night!

Keep an eye out for the big, yellow duck, because it’s now officially duck season!
On June 1st we began sales for our 3rd Annual Duck Race. This is Cardinal Center’s largest annual fundraiser and we invite everyone to join in the fun!

To kick off the season, Cardinal Center CEO, Jane Greene visited the children in the Warsaw Head Start class... Read More

A WOMAN IN ACTION

Mary Kay is a warm, engaging, fun-loving woman. She especially enjoys being involved in the community and meeting new people... Read More

ARC SEEKS TO FORM LOCAL CHAPTER

Representatives of The ARC of Indiana will hold a meeting Wednesday, May 30th for anyone interested in the formation of a Kosciusko County chapter of ARC.

ARC is an association of local, community organizations committed to providing supports and services to individuals with disabilities. Their focus is on helping families ensure that any person with a disability is afforded the rights, duties, responsibilities and full participation as citizens in their community.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Ø Person with a disability
Ø Parent or relative of a person with a disability or special needs
Ø Teach responsible for the education of students with special needs
Ø Professional working in the disability field
Ø Citizen interested in disability issues
Ø Volunteer willing to be an advocate for the disability community

If you are interested in learning more, you may attend this informational meeting:

May 30, 2007 – 6:00 p.m.
Pizza Hut
502 N... Read More

GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS OFFERED

Ever think that things would be better if only you had more information and input? Well, here's your chance!

The Hispanic Leadership Coalition of Northeast Indiana, Inc. HLCNI is offering the Grassroots Leadership Development Program (GLDP) 2007... Read More

IT'S TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE WEEKEND!

Be careful out on the streets this weekend - it's Tootsie Roll weekend!

Each year the Knights of Columbus in Warsaw organize the annual Toostie Roll Fund Drive benefiting Cardinal Center and Special Olympics. This year's event is this Friday and Saturday, May 4th and 5th.

Starting Friday morning, more than 150 volunteers will don their trademark yellow vests and hit the streets to raise money for programs serving people with developmental disabilities.

Over the past 10 years, the effort has raised more than $185,000 for Cardinal Center programs.

This year, the Knights expect to hand out more than 27,000 Tootsie Rolls in exchange for small donations.

So, be generous when you see those volunteers this weekend - in just two days your spare change and stray dollar bills will grow to do great things!... Read More

WELCOME TO OUR NEW FRONT PAGE!

We hope you noticed something new when you opened www.cardinalcenter.org today. This new front page is an effort to communicate more directly with you, our friends and consumers... Read More

TAKE THE ONLINE DISABILITY POLL

The Governor's Council on People with Disabilities is conducting an online poll to learn more about people with disabilities and healthcare in the state of Indiana. The poll will help state leaders determine what may or may not be working for people with disabilities when it comes to healthcare... Read More

KNOW YOUR TAX DEDUCTION OPTIONS

Preparation of 2006 tax returns is well underway. People with disabilities have a number of different tax deductions available to them, according to Kate McKnight, senior tax specialist for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)... Read More

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