Happy 25th Anniversary, CADA!

10/2017 Annual Collection for CADA @ NJWTPL

10/1 to 31/2015 October is CADA Month @ NJWTPL

October is time for the Friends of the North Judson-Wayne Township Library annual collection for CADA (Coalition Against Domestic Abuse) in Starke County.

Items can be brought to the Library any time during October.  Requested donations are those which cannot be purchased with food stamps, such as:  paper towels, paper plates, toilet paper, foil, plastic wrap, plastic bags (large or small), dish detergent, laundry soap, dryer sheets, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, gently used towels/bed linens/blankets, gently used kitchen pans & utensils, children’s clothing, cash donations to convert into gift cards. 

Thank you to all of you for these urgently needed items. 

Child Abuse Prevention Requires Education

Published: April 16, 2015
By: Tyler Maffitt, WKVI
 
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and a local advocacy group is hoping to bring attention to the issue in Starke County.

Members of the local group Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) say they’re hosting a candlelight vigil at the end of April to help provide information to community members about the issue.

Child abuse can include physical, emotional, sexual mistreatment, and even neglect.

CADA Executive Director Wendy Elam says it’s important to report child abuse if you suspect it.

“They could be withdrawn, they could also start doing terribly in school, there are so many signs,” says Elam.

Criminal activity could also be a sign of child abuse, according to Elam.

CADA members will be attending a preschool fair to help provide information to parents on child abuse. Joblessness and other financial stress in parents is considered a major contributor in child abuse cases.

The first Child Abuse Prevention Month was celebrated in 1983. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recognizing the issue in April helps promote the social well being of families.

Elam says there are numbers community members and educators can call to help report the problem.

“If you do suspect child abuse, you know, you really want to give that child every chance,” says Elam.

CADA will host its third annual candlelight vigil at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center on April 28th.

North Judson Public Library Collecting Donations for CADA

Published: October 8, 2014
By: Mitch Columbe, WKVI

The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library is conducting their semi-annual drive of non-food donations for CADA this month. Items can be dropped off at the library from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Donations will also be accepted on Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Paper and plastic products are needed as a well as laundry soaps and dish detergents. Any cash donations would be converted into gift cards. Clothes will not be accepted.

Coalition Against Domestic Abuse or CADA has a transitional housing program called the Phoenix House. The staff offers classes in budgeting, nutrition, computers, parenting, domestic violence education, and other necessary life skills. The programs offered assist victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. The victims are allowed to stay in the Phoenix House for up to two years allowing them to get back on their feet. North Judson-Wayne Township Library’s Pat Caron says help and donations for CADA are always needed.

“We’re looking to make this a really big drive. I think the economy has forced an increase in domestic abuse, a lack of jobs. It’s a serious problem for not just Starke County but everywhere,” said Caron

Donations can be delivered to the Library until the end of the month. If you have any questions call the North Judson Library at 574-896-2841.

During the month of October the Friends of the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library are conducting their semi-annual drive for donations of non-food for CADA (Coalition Against Domestic Abuse).  You can drop off items at the library during business hours.

Suggestions include:

 Paper towels
 Plastic wrap
 Foil
 Plastic bags
 Dish detergent
 Laundry soap
 Dryer sheets
 Sponges
 Toothpaste
 Tooth brushes
 Deodorant (no shampoo needed)

Any cash donations will be converted into store gift cards.

Thank you for your donations.

October Drive for CADA

During the month of October the Friends of the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library are conducting their semi-annual drive for donations of non-food for CADA (Coalition Against Domestic Abuse).  You can drop off items at the library during business hours.

Suggestions include:
Paper towels
Plastic wrap
Foil
Plastic bags
Dish detergent
Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
Sponges
Toothpaste
Tooth brushes
Deodorant (no shampoo needed)

Any cash donations will be converted into store gift cards.

Thank you for your donations.

2/1 - 3/1/2014 NJ-WT PL Drive for CADA (Coalition Against Domestic Abuse)

North Judson Public Library is conducting their semi-annual drive for donations of non-food Items for CADA (Coalition Against Domestic Abuse) in February.

Items can be dropped off at the library any time during February.

Suggestions include:

• paper towels, 
• plastic wrap,
• foil, 
• plastic bags, 
• dish detergent, 
• laundry soap,
• dryer sheets, 
• sponges, 
• toothpaste, 
• tooth brushes,
• deodorant 
• (no shampoo needed),
• Any cash donations would be converted into store gift cards.

Thank you for your donations.