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  • Food Rescue Partners with Hillcroft Services

    Published Friday, February 3, 2012

    The Indianapolis based non-profit Food Rescue has found a way to reduce the amount of unused food that is thrown away by restaurants in ten Indiana cities.  The relationships Food Rescue has established with restaurants and volunteers provides thousands of pounds of food to those in need through partnerships with several different organizations. 

    Hillcroft Services is very grateful to be one of the organizations in Muncie that has partnered with Food Rescue to “save” food. The Food Rescue partnerships in Muncie not only serve clients of Hillcroft, but also provide a great resource for other local nonprofits. 

    Food Rescue’s most recent food saving endeavor came in the form of 37,000 pounds of cookies donated by Maplehurst Bakeries. Hillcroft one of four agencies to receive nearly 10,000 pounds of snicker doodle and oatmeal raisin cookies.  Hillcroft’s portion of the rescued cookies will be divided up to be shared with other local non-profit organizations and used by Hillcroft’s programs.

  • 2011 Client Awards

    Published Monday, December 19, 2011

    Awards are presented to clients representing each of Hillcroft's departments at each year's Annual Meeting.  The client awards represent the hard work and energy Hillcroft's clients dedicate to self improvement and gaining great independence. 

  • Secret Santa's Coming!

    Published Monday, November 28, 2011

    We can’t be sure when it started, but for well over twenty years we can be sure it will happen.  Each November, Janet Milazzo, Hillcroft’s Chief Operations Officers, sends out a message to all staff. 

    The subject line:  Secret Santa. 

Testimonials

"My experience at Camp Isanogel was truly amazing. I never thought I could have so much fun and learn so much during a summer job!"

- Jamie Lennartz, 2008 Isanogel Staff

Recent News

  • Psi Iota Xi Supports Independence at Camp Isanogel’s Pool

    Published Thursday, September 1, 2011

    Scott has been attending camp at Isanogel for over 40 years.  One of his favorite camp activities is swimming in the pool on hot afternoons.  With generous support from Psi Iota Xi Alpha Chapter, Scott and many other campers were able to access the pool with greater independence and safety this summer. 

  • Verizon the Cellular Connection Celebrates Grand Opening With Gift to Hillcroft

    Published Thursday, August 25, 2011

    When Verizon the Cellular Connection on McGalliard Road celebrated its Grand Opening, store manager Traci Elliot used the opportunity to also provide a gift to Hillcroft Services’ Therapy Services. 

  • Hillcroft One of State’s Leaders in Training Techniques

    Published Friday, August 5, 2011

    Hillcroft is excited to announce a new venture to be implemented this September that will provide Direct Support Professionals with new professional development opportunities. 

  • Cool Fundraiser from Warm Hearts

    Published Tuesday, July 5, 2011

    Each year, Hillcroft embarks on its Ice Cream for Isanogel card sales to raise funds that support Camp Isanogel scholarships.  The Ice Cream for Isanogel cards are sold for $5 each and offer the purchaser buy one get one free offers for a year at 13 different local ice cream retailers.  The 2011 card sales have been driven by generous Hillcroft clients, volunteers and staff.

  • Hillcroft Provides Employment Opportunities for People With Disabilities Through State Use Contracts

    Published Wednesday, June 1, 2011

    Hillcroft Services is proud to partner with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) through the Indiana State Use Program.  Currently Hillcroft has contracts for the Pipe Creek rest stop on I 69, the Greenfield rest stop on I 70, the Welcome Center on I 70 as well as IRS buildings.  Each work site employs a workforce that is made up of over 50% of individuals with a disability.  The duties and responsibilities require cleaning, mowing and general stocking of all paper products.  This is an accomplishment that Hillcroft takes great pride in fulfilling. If you are interested in learning more about contractual work Hillcroft Services, please contact Paul Whittington at 765-281-6912.  

  • North View Elementary School Students Sponsor Isanogel Camp Scholarship

    Published Wednesday, April 27, 2011

    Muncie Community School's North View Elementary School students worked together during the month of March to help an Isanogel camper attend camp this summer.  The students participated in days where they were able to wear slippers for a donation to a camper scholarship as well as, "Money in a Minute".  The "Money in a Minute" activities offered students the opportunity to donate their spare change towards a camp scholarship.

    Muncie Community School's North View Elementary School students worked together during the month of March to help an Isanogel camper attend camp this summer.  The students participated in days where they were able to wear slippers for a donation to a camper scholarship as well as, "Money in a Minute".  The "Money in a Minute" activities offered students the opportunity to donate their spare change towards a camp scholarship.

     

    Jennifer Carmichael, Speech Pathologist for Northside Middle School and North View Elementary organized the fundraising efforts.  Jennifer states that the students were very excited to give back to their community.  The students learned an important lesson about philanthropy while having fun.  In total the students were able to raise $300 that will be used to support a camper attending camp at Isanogel in 2011.    

     

    To learn more about Isanogel's camp programming, please contact Elizabeth Piazza at epiazza@hillcroft.org. 

     

    To learn more about sponsoring a camper to attend camp at Isanogel this summer, please contact Brenda Williamson at bwilliamson@hillcroft.org. 

  • American Woodmark Corporation Supports Hillcroft Services

    Published Monday, April 25, 2011

    American Woodmark Corporation, a leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bath cabinets for the remodeling and new home construction markets, has awarded a $2,500 grant to Hillcroft Services.  The funds will support Hillcroft's Employment Services program which helps people with disabilities with finding and maintaining employment.


  • Hillcroft Gives Back

    Published Tuesday, April 12, 2011

    In celebration of Disability Awareness month, a group of clients from Hillcroft's' Adult Daily Living and OBRA programs partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana to make a difference in their community.  In just two short hours, the clients were able to bag 8,000 pounds of sweet potatoes to be distributed to families in need in East Central Indiana. 

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