CARE Northwest Indiana

08/28/2026

💙💛 PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION! 💛💙

C.A.R.E. University Northwest Indiana is proud and incredibly grateful to announce that we have been awarded a $5,000 grant from First Financial Foundation in support of our College Kick-Off Event! 🎓

This generous investment helps us continue providing our college-bound students with essential resources, mentorship, encouragement, and support as they take the next step in their educational journey.

To First Financial Foundation, THANK YOU for believing in our mission and investing in the success of our students. When organizations invest in our young people, they invest in the future of our entire community. 💙💛

Community Assisting & Rewarding Education — that’s C.A.R.E. 🎓

08/24/2026

Mariee we are wishing you one of the best seasons of next level education..College. Always know that your CARE Family is here for you. Stay strong during your tough times and lean on God for guidance in all things. Proud of you and blessings on top of blessings are upon you. 📚🙏🏽💯💛💙🏀

08/11/2026

THIS is why mentoring matters. 🥹💙💛

One of our C.A.R.E. University NWI students, Zion Collins, shared this beautiful update with her mentor, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Zion is gaining valuable hands-on experience through an internship with Eskenazi Health. 🙌🏽

C.A.R.E. University is about so much more than helping students get to college. It’s about staying connected, encouraging them along the journey, and celebrating the milestones that happen along the way.

Zion, keep learning, keep growing, and keep walking boldly into every opportunity placed before you. Your C.A.R.E. family is cheering you on! 🎓💙💛

As the new academic year approaches, I can’t help but feel incredibly grateful for my experience as an Emerging Professional Intern at Eskenazi Health this summer. In the Minimally Invasive Procedure Unit (MIPS), every day brought a new learning opportunity. One of my favorite experiences was gett...

08/09/2026

🎓💛💙 THIS is what it’s all about!

Meet some of our amazing C.A.R.E. University NWI students as they proudly introduce themselves and share the colleges they’ll be attending! 🥹🙌🏽

Each name represents a dream. Each college represents a new beginning. And each student represents a future full of possibilities.

We are so proud to be a part of their journey as they take this next BIG step! 🎓✨

College bound and C.A.R.E. supported! 💛💙

08/09/2026

💛💙 Mentors Who Show Up! 💙💛

A special thank you to Shada Warren-Johnson and Stacy Joshua, two of our amazing C.A.R.E. University NWI Mentors & Volunteers!

From giving their time to lending a helping hand and being present for our students, we are grateful for the commitment they’ve made to support, encourage, and pour into the next generation. 🎓✨

It takes a village, and we’re thankful they are a part of ours!

08/09/2026

Financial literacy is an important part of preparing our students for college and beyond! 💛💙

We were grateful to have NYCHI HEATH | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, VP speak with our C.A.R.E. University students during our Annual Kickoff about the importance of banking, understanding credit, managing debt, and making responsible financial decisions.

Providing our students with dorm essentials is only part of what we do — we also want to equip them with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in every area of life. 🎓💰

Thank you for pouring into our students and helping them start this next chapter with valuable financial knowledge!

08/09/2026

Meet the C.A.R.E. University NWI Board 💛💙

* Danielle Neal — Board Member | Founder | Elkhart Chapter
* LaShawn Brooks — Board Member | Executive Director | NWI Chapter
* Leena Samuel — Board Member | Treasurer | NWI Chapter
* Jackie Rosario-Pirtle — Board Member | Secretary | NWI Chapter
* Lori Latham — Board Member | Government Outreach | NWI Chapter
* Barbera Yvette Joshua-Sims — Board Member | NWI Chapter

Different roles. Different strengths. One mission. 💛💙

Together, we are committed to serving, supporting, and empowering the students of C.A.R.E. University. 🎓

08/09/2026

When C.A.R.E. shows up for C.A.R.E.! 💛💙

Our Annual Kickoff was made even more special by having members of our C.A.R.E. University Indianapolis Chapter travel to Northwest Indiana to lend a helping hand. They jumped right in and served alongside our NWI team, and we are so grateful! 🫶🏽

And what a special blessing to have C.A.R.E. University Founder Danielle Neal, who leads our Elkhart Chapter, join us for the day. 💛 Seeing our Founder, Indy and NWI come together was a beautiful reminder that although we serve different communities, we are ONE C.A.R.E. with ONE mission — supporting our students. 🎓

Thank you for showing up, serving and celebrating with us! 💛💙

08/09/2026

Standing behind the vision. Standing beside our leader. Standing together for our students. 💛💙

Today was a beautiful reminder of what happens when a team comes together with one purpose — to support, encourage, and pour into our students as they begin their next chapter.

So proud of our Executive Director, LaShawn Brooks, and the entire C.A.R.E. University NWI team. This is C.A.R.E. in action! 🎓💛💙

08/09/2026

More than supplies… it’s about CONNECTION! 💛💙🎓

One of our favorite moments was watching our mentors meet their mentees! 🥹 These relationships provide encouragement, guidance and support as our students begin their college journey.

And we need more mentors! 🙌🏽 If you have a heart for encouraging and supporting a college student, we would love to have you join C.A.R.E. University NWI.

Become a mentor—sign up TODAY! 💛💙

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