Community Resources
Sammie's Sunshine Academy is dedicated to helping families establish a community support network to promote long-term stability. To effectively match families with the resources they need, we will collaborate with various organizations to connect them with appropriate resources.
Listed below are some examples of community resources that may be able to assist your family. Click on the logo, and it will send you straight to their website:
Family & Social Services Administration
FSSA is a health care and social services agency. Their mission is to compassionately serve Hoosiers of all ages and connect them with social services, health care, and their communities. If you need to sign up for SNAP, TANF, or Healthcare insurance, it’s the one-stop shop for all your needs in Indiana!
FIREFLY Children and Family Alliance
Firefly is a nonprofit organization that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Their organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults a chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors. Their programs and services include child abuse prevention, home-based services, youth placement, and recovery services. If you are in need of community resources like rent and utility assistance, they can help!
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Check this website frequently for the latest news on illnesses affecting our community.
Vigo County School Corporation
The Vigo County School Corporation is one of Vigo County’s largest employers, serving nearly 14,000 students in three traditional high schools, five middle schools, 18 elementary schools, an alternative school, and a virtual school. This is where to go when you want to sign your children up for school or the Vigo County sports team!
Vigo County YMCA
The Y is a nonprofit like no other. That’s because, in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships not just to promise but to deliver positive change. The “Y” is a great place for kids! They offer a variety of summer camps and after-school activities. Check out their website for the latest events.
