On December 11, Methodist Hospitals welcomed the community to its annual Community Baby Shower, Our Moms, Our Babies, at the Gary Public Library. The event brought together families and local organizations for a day of resources, presentations, and giveaways from multiple community partners, including Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI). Among those who attended was Deenoel Clayton, a mother of three, who joined the event with her seven-year-old son, four-month-old

On the first day of December, as flurries of snow were hitting the ground and temperatures dipped below 40 degrees, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) joined The Gary Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., at the Flourish Church for their World AIDS Day Gospel Celebration. We stood alongside Community Partners from across the Region to unite for this important celebration. Each year on December 1st, this event is dedicated to raising awareness about

Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) was excited to partner with The Aliveness Project NWI, Inc. to host an educational session with their Thrive Group, a support group for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The presentation, led by CANI’s Outreach Director Nicole Otis, focused on the connection between smoking and kidney disease and the unique health considerations faced by this community. As a nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity and empowering residents

On July 29, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana had the privilege of joining the HealthLinc East Chicago Community Health Fair.

Dr. Jay Foster presenting on the Congregational Care Network Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness and...

On August 9, 2024, CANI partnered with the Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) to bring an energetic and refreshing start to the new school year. As educators prepared to launch a new school year, CANI was invited to host two sessions centered around mental health, wellness, and cancer prevention. We were honored to welcome two experts from the University of Chicago: Dr. Emma Brett, a Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience