From 8:00AM to 1:00PM

The Children

Phone: 5743541173

From 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Michiana Five for the Homeless will have a backpack drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Don Hollingsworth American Family Insurance parking lot, corner of Miami and Ewing streets, South Bend and Barnaby's Pizza parking lot, corner of Grape and Edison, Mishawaka. The event is to collect backpacks, sports bags, duffel bags, etc to distribute to area homeless.

Phone: 574-607-3483

The Excel Center, a free public high school for adults, is currently accepting enrollment applications for the next term. Applications must be received by Monday, April 1st for classes beginning April 8th. Those interested can apply online at: www.ExcelCenterHS.org. The application is free and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. New students are encouraged to contact The Excel Center for more information and assistance completing their application. Visitors are welcome from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm any day The Excel Center is open. The Excel Center is a free public high school offering adults 18 years and older an opportunity to earn an Indiana Core 40 High School Diploma (not a GED) and college credit or industry certification. It is located at 2721 Kenwood Avenue in South Bend. Classes are conducted by licensed teachers in eight week sessions and an individual academic plan is developed for each student. Free child care is available and a life coach is assigned to provide guidance on balancing family, work and other priorities. For more information, call: (574) 314-5570.

Phone: 574-314-5570

The Polar Vortex is finally gone, and you KNOW you

Phone: 5742202362