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Farm Place Participates in DeKalb Chamber Event

The Farm Place2022-04-20T17:57:57+00:00

Getting to Know DeKalb County The Farm Place recently joined the DeKalb Chamber Partnership, which represents businesses in DeKalb County, Indiana. When offered a chance to participate in the Business Unplugged New Member Expo, we jumped at the chance! The event was held at the Auburn Atrium Marketplace on in Auburn, a wonderful venue situated in downtown Auburn that features area artists and other small businesses. The New Member Expo offered us a chance to visit with other DeKalb County members. Farm board members Steve Howell and Keith James were on hand to tell visitors how The Farm Place benefits [...]

Farm Place Participates in DeKalb Chamber EventThe Farm Place2022-04-20T17:57:57+00:00

King’s BBQ Fundraiser June 3rd

The Farm Place2022-04-20T17:55:02+00:00

Friday, June 3rd -- 10:00 Until Gone! Get ready for good eats! The Farm Place is excited to serve King's delicious BBQ chicken to raise money toward building the new Animal Companionship Center! For a minimum donation of $10.00 (you're always welcome to give more if you like) you'll receive chicken, chips, and bottled water! You can get tickets from any one of our board members now through May 24th. Pick up your chicken dinners on Friday, June 3rd at the LaGrange County Courthouse gazebo. Pre-sale meals must be picked up by 1:00PM. We'll see you there! [...]

King’s BBQ Fundraiser June 3rdThe Farm Place2022-04-20T17:55:02+00:00

Farm Place Receives Parkview Grant

The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:49:36+00:00

The Farm Place, Inc., has received a Community Health Improvement grant from Parkview LaGrange Hospital in the amount of $10,000. The funds will go toward operating expenses of The Farm Place and its Animal Companionship Center (ACC), located about a mile north of LaGrange. Construction of the ACC is slated for April of 2022. Its purpose is to provide a private, safe environment where area professionals can facilitate court-ordered visitations and life skills training, with the added benefit of comfort animal therapy. Currently, children affected by the trauma of separation from their parents must [...]

Farm Place Receives Parkview GrantThe Farm Place2022-01-19T22:49:36+00:00

The Farm Receives Walmart Local Community Grant

The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:49:48+00:00

The Farm Place, Inc. has received a Walmart Local Community Grant in the amount of $3,000. The grant will go toward construction of the Animal Companionship Center (ACC) in LaGrange, which represents Phase II of The Farm Place. Construction of the ACC is slated to begin in spring of 2022. The purpose of the ACC is to provide a private, safe environment where area professionals can offer court-ordered visitations and life skills training, with the added benefit of comfort animal therapy. Currently, children affected by the trauma of separation from their parents must endure [...]

The Farm Receives Walmart Local Community GrantThe Farm Place2022-01-19T22:49:48+00:00

Dinner & Auction Raises Funds for Animal Companionship Center

The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:49:54+00:00

On Thursday, October 28th The Farm Place held a fundraiser dinner and auction at the 4-H Fairgrounds in LaGrange, with the purpose of raising money toward construction of the Animal Companionship Center. More than 100 guests were served a delicious dinner prepared by Romer’s Restaurant of LaGrange, followed by an evening of fun. Businesses and individuals from around northeast Indiana donated a variety of auction items, including family legal services from Linda Zabona-Wooster, a round of golf for four from Heron Creek, a gift certificate from Tire Star, and gift baskets from Mike & [...]

Dinner & Auction Raises Funds for Animal Companionship CenterThe Farm Place2022-01-19T22:49:54+00:00

Vintage Car Club Donates $2,600

The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:50:16+00:00

The Farm Place Inc. was happily surprised to receive a $2,600 donation from the American Austin Bantam Club. Each year the AABC holds an auction at their annual club meet, and the proceeds are donated to a non-profit at the next annual meeting. This year’s meet was held at the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center in Shipshewana. After talking with employees at the Shipshewana Convention and Visitors Bureau, the AABC chose The Farm Place to receive their donation. Board member Keith James happily accepted a check on behalf of The Farm. “This donation came [...]

Vintage Car Club Donates $2,600The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:50:16+00:00

LaGrange County Community Foundation Gives $20,000 Grant

The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:50:33+00:00

The Farm Place Inc. has received a $20,000 grant from LaGrange County Community Foundation to support construction of the Animal Companionship Center at The Farm Place. The award comes from the Community Impact Grant at the Community Foundation. The grant funds will be used for construction of the Center, where children and adolescents will be reunited with their families and receive supervised visitation and relationship skill building in a safe, private environment with the added benefit of animal companionship. Studies have shown that animal companionship is helpful in increasing self-worth, practicing and developing coping [...]

LaGrange County Community Foundation Gives $20,000 GrantThe Farm Place2022-01-19T22:50:33+00:00

Five Things That Made 2020 Great

The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:51:12+00:00

What a long, strange year this has been! In January of 2020 we could never have imagined all the twists and turns thrown at us because of the COVID-19 virus. Take a minute to recount our five favorite memories from 2020: 1. The House Is Ready We began the year with great optimism! Our three-story, eight-bedroom house was built and paid for, and the task ahead of us was to interview foster care applicants to inhabit the home and begin caring for children in the foster care system. After several interviews we found an applicant that fit [...]

Five Things That Made 2020 GreatThe Farm Place2022-01-19T22:51:12+00:00

Lakeland High School Senior’s Project Helps The Farm

The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:51:28+00:00

Madison Keil is a senior at Lakeland High School who decided to take on a senior project in order to earn a Leading EDGE diploma. The Leading EDGE program requires students to go beyond basic studies by participating in career internships, community service projects, and choosing a senior project that will somehow benefit the community. Madison learned about The Farm Place and talked with Farm board member Sue Keenan. Madison is an avid golfer and a member of the Lakeland girls golf team, and decided to organize a golf tournament, with proceeds going to The Farm. To [...]

Lakeland High School Senior’s Project Helps The FarmThe Farm Place2022-01-19T22:51:28+00:00

BBQ Fundraiser a Success!

The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:51:36+00:00

We're Working Hard to Meet Our Goal! The Farm Place is in planning stages for the next phase of The Farm, which includes a barn for farm animals, along with a board room and office space. The new building will reside on our ten-acre property adjacent to the home we built to provide space for a foster family. It will be available to children receiving services from DCS, court-ordered supervised visitation with family members, therapy sessions, and more. We believe providing this space alongside farm animals in a farm setting will provide a more safe, relaxed, and therapeutic environment. On [...]

BBQ Fundraiser a Success!The Farm Place2022-01-19T22:51:36+00:00

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