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October 2018 THE BEACON Page 7A OCOF helps Connect the Dots in the Community Bright Lions Buy School Supplies for Students in Need Dearborn Community Foundation Board member Karen Blasdel, left, presented a grant check to Bright Lions Club Vice President Diane Bender. The DCF grant monies helped the Lions Club with its backpack program, a partnership with North Dearborn Pantry, to provide school supplies to students in need. The Bright Lions Club was recommended by Mrs. Blasdel as the recipient of the grant because the organization has a strong presence in the Bright community. Mrs. Blasdel said, “I knew they would use the funds to help less fortunate kids. The Lions Club has always recognized the community’s needs and then worked to fill those needs. I liked the idea of the backpack program because it would directly impact those that could use a little help the most.” Statehouse Internships Available Indiana House Representa- tives Randy Frye and Randy Lyness, along with State Senator Chip Perfect, encour- age local college students and recent graduates to apply for internships with the House of Representatives or the Senate for the 2019 legislative ses- sion that begins in January. The Internship Program is a unique opportunity for col- lege students and graduates to participate in state gov- ernment and gain valuable hands-on experience. This paid internship at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis takes place during the spring semester and gives students the chance to work one-on- one with state legislators. Internship positions are open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students, and recent gradu- ates of all majors. Students can apply for internships in a variety of areas, focusing on legislative, communications and media relations, policy, or fiscal policy. “House interns not only learn about the legislative process, but they also have the opportunity to discuss key issues with lawmakers and network with countless other professionals from all over Indiana,” said Rep. Ly- ness. “This internship helps students make connections and jumpstart their careers.” These full-time positions run from January through April. In addition to biweek- ly compensation of $750, interns can earn academic credit through their college or university and are eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate or graduate expenses. Chosen applicants will work at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis beginning with a mandatory orientation in late December and concluding at the end of the legislative session in April 2019. More information about the House internship pro- gram and the application can be found at www. indianahouserepublicans. com/internship and www. IndianaSenateRepublicans. com/Intern. The application deadline is Oct. 31. We all hear that our com- munity is full of opportunity and organizations that help with information and services, but finding the right organiza- tion for your specific need can often be tricky. One Commu- nity One Family (OCOF) has stepped forward to help with a resource that can provide answers and connections. While being located be- tween Indianapolis and Cincinnati gives residents wonderful opportunities, Southeastern Indiana is sometimes lost in the middle when it comes to finding community resources. For those struggling with a mental health condition or addiction, stigma has also become a bar- rier to reaching out for help. Because mental and substance use disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide, being able to access commu- nity resources is imperative. Realizing this need, The Lu- theran Foundation launched LookUpIndiana.org with the plan to engage local stake- holders to ensure each county has accurate local information and contacts. LookUpIndiana. org is an online resource pro- viding community resources and mental and behavioral health information, while also offering stigma-reducing mes- saging. Users can search for a wide variety of information including: • providers near them • information on mental health topics • recent news and blog posts • upcoming training and events • 24/7 crisis help LookUp provides informa- tion helpful to various demo- graphics including faith-com- munities, schools, workplace, medical providers, parents, veterans, and youth. Initially launched in 2016 as a regional website, LookU- pIndiana.org has expanded state-wide and has reached more than 27,000 website users. The website offers statewide resources as well as county- specific pages. Information focused on local services and events can be found on Look- Up’s My Community page. Community information is facilitated by One Community One Family (OCOF), a locally based agency in Southeastern Indiana that is committed to building and maintaining collaborations across organi- zations to improve the lives of children and families in the community. They are dedicat- ed to ensuring that the LookU- pIndiana.org county pages for Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, ne Community ne Family Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland counties include current local updates and resources. To submit information, news, and resources for LookUpIndiana.org, contact One Community One Family at ocof@onecommunityone family.org. 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