Amani Family Services has received a $50,000 grant from St. Joseph Community Health Foundation to help develop a multicultural family justice center in 2021-2022. Amani’s board of directors approved the creation of the family justice center earlier this year, as part of its 2021-2024 Strategic Plan. This new strategic direction solidifies Amani's dedication to providing its best care to immigrants and refugees who are survivors of crime. Amani will join over 100 family justice centers and multi-agency models across the United States.
Amani Family Services Announces Leadership Change
The Amani Family Services Board of Directors today announced that current CEO Irene Paxia is stepping down in order to spend more time with her family in Italy; current COO Ewelina Connolly will assume the position of CEO on July 1, 2021. "This is a hard decision but also a good decision - precipitated by family needs.
Amani Family Services Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Site on April 7th, 2021
Amani Family Services is partnering with Meijer pharmacy to host a vaccination site at Amani on April 7th, 2021. The vaccine that will be used will be Pfizer, a two dose shot. This service is free, and anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to receive it. Interpreters will be available the day of the event.
To register for an appointment please contact Cynthia Castro via email ccastro@amanifamilyservices.org OR via telephone (260) 484-1414, she is also readily available to answer any questions or concerns.