Stepping UP™ for Kokomo - June 2023
There are a ton of amazing nonprofit organizations in our community. If you’re looking for ways to give back, but aren’t sure where to start, you’ve come to the right spot. Check out some awesome opportunities to help make a difference.
NEW IN NONPROFITS
The Very Early Childhood Education Center Offers Free Community Pantry and Sensory Science Activities for Toddlers
The Very Early Childhood Education Center is now offering a FREE area for parents to take and give household items as needed. The center is currently accepting diapers, baby wipes, cereals, canned goods, individual snacks, boxes of Mac n’ cheese, bar soap, shampoo, deodorant and infant books. Anything useful to parents is welcome.
The center is also now offering Sensory Science events for toddlers. Caregivers are invited to join them on the date below for an educational and fun time doing interactive science projects including Ketchup volcanos, making slime and more.
The dates are as follows all beginning at 10:30 a.m.
June 27 | Slime
July 11 | Skittles Rainbow
July 18 | Clouds and Rain
July 25 | Dancing Rice/Raisins
The Very Early Childhood Education Center is located at 210 W. Walnut St., Kokomo. Call (765) 252-3995 to learn more.
DSI Kokomo, Bona Vista’s Partner, Receives $20,000 Grant from Duke Energy
A $20,000 grant was presented to DSI Kokomo to support programs that address pressing skill gaps in underserved, low-income and diverse audiences. The money will go toward several programs, including creating a new outdoor learning space for clients, buying new classroom technology and creating training opportunities for staff.
If you are interested in learning more about these projects at DSI Kokomo, please call 765-457-8273 or email bbarnard@dsiservices.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND WAYS TO GIVE BACK
Widows’ Purse
Widows’ Purse is a new nonprofit support group that provides widowed women hope after losing their spouse. You can support this organization by:
Dining in at Hacienda Gives Back
Mention Widows’ Purse before paying to give back.
When: 11 a.m. to close Thursday, June 22
Where: Hacienda 2006 S. Plate St., Kokomo
1-Year Anniversary Celebration of Widows’ Purse
You’re invited to a worship night to celebrate Widows’ Purse's 1-year Anniversary! Woodlands, Bridgeway, Impact Life and Greater Faith Christian Center will take the stage at Foster Park for an evening of worship. There will be a silent auction featuring date night, girl’s night out and other family packages from local restaurants and the first pitch for Jackrabbits’ Star Wars Night!
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: Foster Park, 721 W. Superior St., Kokomo
Kokomo Pride Festival
Kokomo Pride Festival returns to the historic bricks in downtown Kokomo from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 for an all-out afternoon of food, music, fellowship and family fun. All ages are welcome!
When: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: 500 block of N. Buckeye St.
Festival After Party Drag Show
After the Pride Festival, guests are welcome to the Sun King Patio (weather permitting) at 8 p.m. for an all-age drag show. Tickets can be purchased here for $20 per person. Click here to purchase your tickets.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where: 500 block of N. Buckeye St.