FORT WAYNE — The Brightpoint Development Fund will present a free workshop called Four Pillars for a Successful Business Launch. The workshop will be held on  at the Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, with networking to follow. Individuals considering starting a new business are encouraged …read more.

WARSAW — Brightpoint serves veterans and their families who are homeless or facing eviction through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program. Through SSVF eligible Veteran families can receive: Help locating and securing stable housing Temporary financial assistance with rent, security and utility deposits and other housing-related costs Assistance in obtaining VA benefits such as …read more.

WARSAW — Brightpoint announced that it has received a grant of $32,000 from The Lutheran Foundation for the Covering Kids and Families program. Brightpoint’s CKF program has licensed Indiana Navigators that provide free help to Hoosier families to enroll and understand state and federal health insurance programs such as Medicaid, Hoosier Healthwise, Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Brightpoint Development Fund will host a financial literacy class called, “Home Ownership Basics,” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Hopewell Pointe Community Center, 8033 Community Lane, Fort Wayne. Participants will learn smart and simple methods for home repair, how to save for home repairs and effective ways to use home appliances. …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Brightpoint’s annual RECAP breakfast was held on Wednesday, May 4 at Ceruti’s Summit Park. This year’s event featured keynote speaker Amanda Grimes who engaged the audience with her story. Grimes is a Brightpoint volunteer, but before that she was a client; something she thought she would never be. Grimes explained to the …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Brightpoint, formerly Community Action of Northeast Indiana or CANI, announces the opening of two housing rehabilitation programs for low- to moderate-income homeowners. These programs will provide homeowners with the opportunity to address home repairs and accessibility modifications. For some, this will make it possible for them to continue to live in their …read more.

WARSAW — Brightpoint (formerly CANI) is seeking applications for energy assistance for all of its offices in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties.

FORT WAYNE — Brightpoint is trying to break a cycle that traps the working poor.

WARSAW — Brightpoint, formerly CANI, announces the completion of a report called the Community Needs Assessment. The Community Needs Assessment is an in-depth look at the 12 counties Brightpoint serves and the major causes of poverty. This information allows us to better understand the community we serve and to improve how we serve. The report was …read more.

By KRISTEN KEUHL Development Assistant, Brightpoint WARSAW — Brightpoint began accepting calls Monday, Oct. 19, to schedule appointments for energy assistance for all of its offices in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties. Appointments are available for households that have received a disconnect notice or whose utilities are already disconnected. Those who are …read more.

By KRISTEN KEUHL BrightPoint Development Assistant FORT WAYNE — Community Action of Northeast Indiana d/b/a Brightpoint announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals at no separate charge. Free and reduced-price meals will be provided to participants meeting the approved eligibility criteria. Meals are …read more.

By KRISTEN KEUHL Brightpoint Development Assistant Brightpoint, formerly Community Action of Northeast Indiana, announced the addition of six new staff members for the second quarter of 2015, including Jean Wright, Anne Adams, Tracy Bibe, Raphael Bosley and Jarrell Hunter in community services and Ashley Bienz in early childhood services. Brightpoint is a private, 501(c)(3), nonprofit …read more.