CANI gets $1.1 million from feds

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Planned Parenthood tests for cholesterol

Planned Parenthood of Indiana is offering free cholesterol testing at clinics in Fort Wayne and Warsaw as part of a push to recognize American Heart Month.The tests are available from today through Saturday.Today 9:43 am

Henry prepares for ‘Mayor’s Night In’

Mayor Tom Henry will have his first “Mayor’s Night In” session of the year next week. The event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Today 9:42 am

Heating aid still available locally

Community Action of Northeast Indiana has money remaining to help local residents heat their homes this winter.Today 9:42 am

CANI received more than $1.1 million in federal stimulus money to offer Early Head Start services to more people in northeast Indiana and to expand its staff.

The money comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and was part of President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. CANI (Community Action of Northeast Indiana) is a non-profit agency that helps communities, families and individuals in poverty.

Early Head Start is an education program aimed at infants through 3-year-olds and pregnant women. It was founded in 1995.

The new money will allow for 72 slots and pay for a manager, six home visitors and two administrative staff. Families in Allen and Noble counties will begin being served June 1.