HIBBING â Many dreams will be realized in about two weeks when Hibbingâs new Inclusive Community Playground has its Aug. 12 grand opening at the Greenhaven Elementary School.
More than $250,000 was raised in the last two years with the main goal of constructing an inclusive playground, said Linnea Walli, Chair of the Inclusive Community Playground Committee.
âItâs just removing those barriers so all abilities can play together and not just in specific realms of a playground.ââ
An âInclusive Playgroundâ is a universally designed, sensory-rich environment that enables children to develop physically, socially and emotionally. It is a place that goes beyond minimum accessibility to create play experiences that meet a variety of needs and interests. Creating a playground design that is truly inclusive where children of all abilities can interact with each other and do what all kids want to do: play, a news release on the project stated.
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After the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdowns roiled the global economy, as people were thrown out of work or took cuts to their paychecks, the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana burst at the seams trying to keep up with record demand.
The Merrillville-based nonprofit ended up distributing 10 million pounds of food to food pantries and food banks in Lake and Porter counties in 2020, or roughly enough for 9 million meals, CEO Victor Garcia said.
To put that in perspective, the food bank s previous distribution record had been 6 million pounds of food.
But in the first weeks of 2021, two major donations are helping the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana meet the increased need. A $250,000 donation from Cleveland-Cliffs and a $50,000 donation from Albert s Diamond Jewelers will help the food bank expand its food storage capacity, provide rides to help people get access to food and bulk up its food supplies.