The North Judson United Methodist Church is partnering with the Community Services of Starke County.
Continue readingNorth Judson United Methodist Church and Community Services of Starke County Partner for Food Distrubution
North Judson Town Council Waives Permit Fee for Kid’s Closet Building Addition
An organization serving Starke County children is expanding its facilities. Kid’s Closet is planning a 60-by-20-foot addition to the building it shares with the North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry on State Road 10, according to North Judson Building Inspector Nick Radtke. The town council agreed to waive the building permit fee earlier this month.
Continue readingNorth Judson Food Pantry Gets $1,000 Pop-Up Grant from Starke County Community Foundation
The North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry is the recipient of this month’s pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation. Each month this year, the community foundation is giving $1,000 to a different nonprofit group, in celebration of the foundation’s 25th anniversary.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Volunteer Organizations to Find More Efficient Ways to Help Those in Need
In a year when COVID-19 has disrupted much of everyday life, local volunteers have used their creativity to keep helping those in need. The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides school supplies, clothing, and other resources to about Starke County 1,200 children a year. Director Linda Lewandowski says that volunteers can no longer deliver clothes directly to homes, but they found a solution that turned out to be more efficient.
Continue readingKid’s Closet, Food Pantry Celebrate Building Purchase
Kid’s Closet and the North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry cut the ribbon on their permanent home Wednesday. The church’s outreach ministries moved into the building on the west side of North Judson on State Road 10 just over two years ago. After years of raising funds and applying for grants, they were recently able to buy it outright from the Bailey family for $75,000.
Continue readingDave Altman Receives Starke County Community Foundation Hardesty Award
A longtime North Judson business owner and community volunteer is being recognized by the Starke County Community Foundation. Dave Altman was presented with the foundation’s 2020 James R. Hardesty Leadership in Philanthropy Award on Giving Tuesday.
Continue readingStarke, Pulaski County Community Foundations to Match Donations on Giving Tuesday
Those looking to donate to a local community foundation on Giving Tuesday could have their donations doubled.
Continue readingKid’s Closet to Host Drive-Thru Pack-a-Backpack Event Monday and Tuesday
Starke County families who need a little help getting school supplies can once again visit the Kid’s Closet Ministry’s Pack-a-Backpack event. It’ll be held Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the North Judson United Methodist Church.
Continue readingDrop Off Hygiene Products at the SCILL Center to Help the Kid’s Closet Ministry
In addition to supplying Starke County’s youth with school supplies and clothing, the Kid’s Closet Ministry also provides hygiene kits for kids and teens.
To help the organization replenish their supplies, students and staff involved with the Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning (SCILL) are collecting hygiene products now throughout the month of November. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry Completes Their Move, Volunteers Still Needed for Additional Work
The Kid’s Closet Ministry has finished moving into their spacious new home. However, there’s still some additional work that needs to be done before the facility is completely up and running. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry to Get Larger Facility
An organization aimed at making sure Starke County children have the tools they need to succeed at school is getting a much-needed facility upgrade. The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides school supplies, clothing, and other resources.
Kid’s Closet Ministry to Host ‘Pack-a-Backpack’ Event Tonight and Tomorrow
Starke County students who need some assistance securing supplies before they head back to school can swing by the Pack-a-Backpack event.
The Kid’s Closet Ministry will be hosting their annual event tonight and tomorrow night at the North Judson United Methodist Church fellowship hall from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on both evenings. Continue reading
In Need of Volunteers, Director of Kid’s Closet Ministry Discusses Program with Local Officials
The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides helpful resources such as clothing, hygiene products and school supplies to children across Starke County and it takes a lot of kind, dedicated people to make this possible.
Director Linda Lewandowski recently provided presentations to both the Knox City Council and the North Judson Town Council, explaining the specifics of the program as well as highlighting the need for more volunteers. Continue reading
Community Mourns the Loss of Retired Starke Circuit Court Judge
This week, the Starke County community learned of the passing of long-time Starke Circuit Court Judge Marvin D. McLaughlin. Though he was retired at the time of his death, community members remember his years of service to the county. The 87-year-old North Judson resident was at Pulaski Memorial Hospital when he passed away on Saturday, October 7th.
Marvin McLaughlin attended Butler University and obtained his law degree from Indianapolis University. In 1957, he moved to North Judson to start a law practice. He served as Starke County Prosecutor for four years. McLaughlin went on to serve as a Starke Circuit Court Judge for nearly three decades, from 1963 until his retirement in 1992. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry Pack-a-Backpack Event a Success
The volunteers behind the Pack-a-Backpack event call Saturday’s school supply drive a success. School supplies were purchased from members of the community to help students in need through the Kid’s Closet Ministry at the North Judson United Methodist Church at 210 Central Ave.
Any Starke County student in kindergarten through 12th grade who qualifies for free or reduced lunch is welcome to attend the 5th annual Kid’s Closet Pack-a-Backpack on Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, Aug. 1. School supplies may be chosen at that time. The child must be present and the parent must have proper identification.
Volunteers Needed Saturday to Complete Cemetery Terrace Section
Work continues tomorrow on the stone terrace across from North Judson United Methodist Church. Dr. Dennis Dalphond is spearheading the project to rebuild the terrace and add a fieldstone fence around Pioneer Cemetery. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet School Supply Drive is Today
Help Starke County children start school with a boost of confidence by donating school supplies during today’s Kid’s Closet Ministries Pack a Backpack drive. Volunteers will be at the Knox and North Judson Dollar General stores from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. with supply lists. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry Hosts Starke County School Supply Drive
Volunteers will be collecting school supplies for Starke County children at locations in Knox and North Judson tomorrow. Donated items will be distributed as part of the annual Pack a Backpack event sponsored by Kid’s Closet Ministry at North Judson United Methodist Church. Director Linda Lewandowski says the goal is to help local youngsters start the school year with confidence. Continue reading
North Judson Tree Lighting Scheduled Tonight
Get into the Christmas spirit in North Judson this evening with the lighting of the town tree at Norwayne Field. Continue reading
Kids Closet Ministry’s Pack-A-Backpack Event is Back!
Starke County students who receive either free or reduced lunch during the school year have a chance to receive a backpack full of free supplies tonight or tomorrow at the North Judson United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Continue reading
