Entries by Jacob's Village

Concordia’s 2014 Day Camp Celebrates People with Disabilities

Led by Concordia Lutheran Church, friends of Jacob’s Village and Bethesda Lutheran Communities recently completed Concordia’s 2014 Day Camp.  The free Christian Day Camp was designed specifically for people with developmental disabilities, and our residents look forward every year to taking part. Each day was full of activities including music, art, devotions, games, food – […]

Join Us for Christmas in July – Get Your Tickets Now!

Your local area churches invite you to attend a Christmas in July event to benefit Jacob’s Village! This 2nd annual event takes place on Wed. July 16th from 6-8:30 p.m.  Come enjoy a delicious Chicken dinner with scrumptious sides and dessert!  This family-friendly evening will be full of Christmas-themed activities for the kids such as Christmas Plinko, cookie […]

Donations Needed for New Home at Jacob’s Village

Donations Needed for New Home in Jacob’s Village In 2012, Karla Ficker moved into a house at Jacob’s Village, an independent, non-profit service provider in Evansville, Ind. Jacob’s Village partners with Bethesda Lutheran Communities to provide residential supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her parents, Paul and Susie, are thrilled Karla has responded […]

Heritage Federal Credit Union Volunteers in Action!

In early June, a group of employees from Heritage Federal Credit Union converged on Jacob’s Village and painted, landscaped, organized, repaired and cleaned several areas of the community. The staff was really impressed by how much work these dedicated volunteers accomplished in the heat – with smiles on their faces no less!  We offer a […]

Enjoy Our 2nd Annual Trivia Night Photos!

The 2nd Annual Jacob’s Village Trivia Night was a huge success thanks to our volunteers, donors and supporters.  Enjoy some photos from the night and see even more images by going to our Facebook page.  A big THANK YOU to Lissa Rust for capturing the excitement of the evening!

SAVE THE DATE – 10 yr Anniversary Otters Benefit Game

10th Annual Otters Game to Benefit Jacob’s Village!  Save the date – Friday, May 9th, 2014  with 100% of ticket sales benefiting Jacob’s Village. Join us as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Jacob’s Village and of our partnership with the Evansville Otters.  We have an exciting night planned, full of great baseball, fun […]

Jacob’s Village Christmas Party at Holy Rosary Parish!

Thanks to our friends from Holy Rosary, Jacob’s Village residents and their families were treated to a wonderful Christmas party full of delicious food, holiday games and good company. Our heartfelt thanks to all of the confirmation students, sponsors and parents for the kindness you extended our residents this holiday. Enjoy some great photos from […]

Jacob’s Village Offering New Affordable Housing for Low Income Seniors

A ceremony to dedicate some recent additions in a Vanderburgh County apartment complex. Jacob’s Village expanded it’s neighborhood, offering new affordable housing options. 12 apartments will be available to lower income seniors and people with disabilities. The apartments are designed for accessibility and low maintenance. Funding from Vectren ensured the apartments were designed for maximum […]