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Isaiah 117 House breaks ground in Muncie
By Abigail Denault / 3 days agoConstruction begins on Isaiah 117 House in Delaware County
Construction begins on Isaiah 117 House in Delaware County
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Attendees write their names on wooden hearts and place them into a jar. The event celebrated construction on the new location for Isaiah 117 House in Muncie. Abigail Denault, DN
Attendees write their names on wooden hearts and place them into a jar. The event celebrated construction on the new location for Isaiah 117 House in Muncie. Abigail Denault, DN
Signs mark the location of the start of construction for a location of Isaiah 117 House. The organization serves to provide a house for foster children to stay in after being removed from their homes and before placement begins. Abigail Denault, DN
Attendees raise their hands in response to a question of whether they are connected to DCS or foster care in any way. The ceremony they attended was led by Hannah Coffman, Delaware County’s Isaiah II7 House coordinator. Abigail Denault, DN
