pāco manufacturing Gears Up for Growth: Precision Automation Expands Operations in Clarksville, IN with $157K Investment and Job Creation

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Clarksville, IN. (Oct. 29, 2024) 

Precision Automation Company, Inc. (pāco manufacturing) will undergo expansion as they merge their New Jersey-located manufacturing operation to Clarksville, Indiana, which will more than double their throughput capacity. In addition to relocating 15 pieces of production machinery and support infrastructure from the New Jersey location, the project involves a total capital investment of $157,017 and will create approximately 14 new full-time positions by 2025. The company has 14 associates at its current location. The move also includes ongoing training for new business activities with $153,000 in expected total training expenditure by 2025. 

Since 1946, Precision Automation Company, Inc. has provided high quality Automation Systems, Contract Machine Work, Fabrication, Machinery, Controls, and related integration services that improve productivity for their customers. Additionally, they work with several industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, warehousing and distribution centers, and consumer goods. Now, they will continue to serve a diversity of markets both domestically and globally by expanding their Clarksville operation which has been in Indiana since 1953 and the current Clarksville location since 1968. 

Robert Daily, pāco manufacturing vice president, shares “We look forward to our expanded operations in Clarksville, Indiana. This expansion marks an exciting new chapter for our company as we integrate our New Jersey-based manufacturing operation into our Indiana facility. We are committed to investing in our local community by offering competitive wages and training to contribute to our employees’ success. We are excited to increase our capacity, continue providing high quality products to our customers, and watching Clarksville grow stronger because of our efforts.” 

Based on the company’s Indiana job creation plans, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) committed an investment in pāco manufacturing of up to $130,000 in the form of incentive-based tax credits. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired.   

“Indiana’s rich tradition of manufacturing excellence remains strong today thanks to the commitment of companies like pāco manufacturing,” said Ann Lathrop, chief strategy officer at the IEDC. “Indiana has a robust ecosystem of manufacturers statewide that are developing new innovations and supporting high-quality careers, investing alongside our state and communities to create a better future for Hoosiers.” 

Clarksville Town Manager Kevin Baity said “Clarksville is proud to welcome the expansion of pāco manufacturing to our community. With significant investment and the creation of new, high-paying jobs, pāco is not only contributing to our economy, but also enhancing Clarksville’s reputation as a hub for innovation and industry. We look forward to their continued success and are excited to support their growth in our community.” 

“We are delighted about the expansion of Precision Automation in Southern Indiana,” said One Southern Indiana CEO and President Lance Allison. “The move underscores the attractiveness of our business and economic development environment and the strong network we offer to companies looking to grow in the region.” 

About pāco manufacturing 
Since 1946, Precision Automation Company, Inc. and pāco manufacturing provides high quality Automation Systems, Contract Machine Work, Fabrication, Machinery, Controls, and related integration services that improve productivity in our customers’ manufacturing and product handling processes. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company and business certified by ISNetworld, they are held to the highest standards of quality in their industry. It is their commitment to continuously improve performance and capabilities in order to maintain their competitive edge. 

About One Southern Indiana 
One Southern Indiana (1si) was formed in July of 2006 as the economic development organization and chamber of commerce serving Clark and Floyd counties. 1si’s mission is to help businesses innovate and thrive in the Southern Indiana / Louisville metro area via the three pillars of Business Resources, Economic Development, and Advocacy. For more information on One Southern Indiana, visit www.1si.org.  

Contact: 
pāco manufacturing 
Robert Daily | pāco manufacturing 
Bobd@pācomanufacturing.com | 812-283-7963 

One Southern Indiana 
Ellinor Smith | Content Marketing and Media Relations Manager 
EllinorS@1si.org | 217-320-4832 

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US Armed Forces contractor announces second major expansion in Southern Indiana 

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Conco, Inc. Expanding their facility with $71 million investment in Scottsburg.  

Scottsburg, IN. (October 28, 2024) 

Southern Indiana is celebrating another expansion of Conco, a full-time, full-service supplier of ammunition containers and related services. The company plans to invest another $71.4 million to expand their Scottsburg location, adding 150,000 square feet to the existing facility to accommodate increased state-of-the art manufacturing, finishing, and storage capabilities. The expansion will also create an additional 175 full-time jobs with an hourly average wage of $30 per hour. This is in addition to the $54 million capital investment and 175 jobs announced in September 2023, bringing the total on-site employment to 350.  

Conco has served the United States Armed Forces as a full-time supplier since 1967. With a strong reputation for high-quality products, on-time delivery, and technical support, they continue to meet the military’s needs and develop innovative products to adapt to ever-changing requirements. Conco is also a designated “return site” equipped to store, de-militarize, and prepare container models for reuse and resale. Their specialized products include insensitive munitions, rectangular containers, square bell containers, and round bell containers, in addition to their refurbished ammunition container options.  

“The Conco team couldn’t be more excited about our continued growth in Southern Indiana,” said Karen Paschal, President and CEO of Conco. “As we increase our production goals, investing in our Scottsburg facility is the ideal solution and will position us to fulfill our duty as a mission-critical defense partner. We are honored to partner alongside the City of Scottsburg and the State of Indiana to create additional growth and opportunities for our region.” 

Based on the company’s job creation plans, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has committed to an investment in Conco of up to $1.9 million in the form of performance-based tax credits. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired. In addition, the City of Scottsburg is offering the company personal and real property tax abatement, phasing in over five and ten years, respectively. 

Mayor Terry Amick of Scottsburg shares, “The expansion of Conco into Scottsburg represents a major milestone for our community. Their combined $125 million in capital investment and 350 local jobs will have a transformative impact on our local economy. We’re eager as a city to support Conco and to see the positive effects their presence will bring to our growing community.” 

“Indiana is playing a critical role in national security thanks to the commitment and collaboration of the state’s defense ecosystem,” said Ann Lathrop, chief strategy officer at the IEDC. “From our federal installations to innovators supporting the global supply chain to defense contractors like Conco, Indiana is keeping citizens safe while supporting continued economic growth. Conco’s latest expansion will bolster the state’s defense sector while creating quality career opportunities and bolstering new community growth in southern Indiana.” 

“Conco’s expansion in Southern Indiana is a significant win for our region and we are thrilled to support their continued growth,” said Lance Allison, President and CEO of One Southern Indiana. “Their investment and job creation in Scottsburg showcases the strength of our local economy and the opportunities that exist for businesses to thrive. Conco’s long-standing service to the United States Armed Forces, combined with their innovative approach, highlights the kind of forward-thinking companies we are proud to have in Southern Indiana.” 

About Conco, Inc. 
Conco is a designated “small business” with 50 years of experience dedicated to the ammunition container market and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Conco is centrally located in Louisville, KY, and is currently the prime contract container supplier for several U.S. Army ammunition programs. For more information, visit concocontainers.com. If interested in a position at Conco, email resumes to resumes@concocontainers.com. 

About One Southern Indiana 
One Southern Indiana (1si) was formed in July of 2006 as the chamber of commerce and economic development organization, now serving Clark, Floyd, and Scott County. 1si’s mission is to help businesses innovate and thrive in the Southern Indiana / Louisville metro area via the three pillars of Business Resources, Economic Development and Advocacy. For more information on One Southern Indiana, visit www.1si.org. 

Contact: 
Conco, Inc. 
Karen Paschal | President & CEO 
kpaschal@concocontainers.com 

One Southern Indiana 
Ellinor Smith | Content Marketing and Media Relations Manager 
Ellinors@1si.org | 217-320-4832 

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Economic Update | The 10-Year Yield Moving Upward Again

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submitted by
Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast

Ever since the Fed unexpectedly reduced rates by 50 basis points, the bond market for the 10-year Treasury moved in a different direction. Just prior to the September Federal Reserve meeting that produced the oversized and unnecessary reduction of ½%, the rate on the 10-year yield had hit a recent low of 3.66%. The Fed announcement came on September 18th, and two days after, rates on the 10- year yield had climbed to 3.73%.  Since then, rates have moved in an upward direction, with the most recent at 4.08%.    

If we dissect the components of the 10-year Treasury, it is impacted by two primary drivers.  One is anticipated growth in the economy, and the other is expected inflation.   If the market perceives that growth is going to slow down, then we would expect the 10-Year yield to decline. As investors perceive slower growth, they might find bonds to be more attractive than equities, increasing demand for Treasuries, and thereby increasing the price.  Bond prices and interest rates are inversely related.  So, an increase in demand for bonds will push interest rates down.  So, when investors anticipate slower growth, we can expect the 10-year yield to decline. On the contrary, higher anticipated growth will push bond yields higher, as investors move to equities and push bond prices lower and yields higher. An example of higher growth came in the last retail sales report that showed better than anticipated retail sales, and as a result, GDP estimates were revised upward.   

The other component to the 10-year yield is anticipated inflation, and bondholders expect to be compensated for inflation.  Otherwise, bonds lose out to inflation and the result is reduced purchasing power in subsequent years.    Since the Fed announced the reduction in rates, expected inflation, as measured by the difference between 5-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and 5-year bonds, increased from 1.98% to 2.23%. Since the oversized reduction by the Fed, the inflation narrative is beginning to resurrect from just a few weeks ago. Expected inflation has moved up, and actual inflation, as measured by the last Consumer Price Index (CPI), came in higher than expected.   As we cited a few weeks ago in Economic Update, the Fed may be approaching a pause on rate reductions, or certainly rate reductions that will be less aggressive. The Fed Watch Tool is showing probabilities that favor four consecutive reductions of 25 basis points each. As we go through the next several months, we’ll likely see the odds revised and the number of cuts reduced.   

The implications of higher 10-year Treasury yields will be felt across several fronts. One is higher mortgage rates. Since the last Fed rate reduction, mortgage rates have moved from 6.14% to 6.52%.  Rates on auto loans and credit cards will also move higher, compounding some of the complications faced in the auto sector and consumer financing.   

Even with higher mortgage rates, homeowners have been tapping into home equity, helping fuel consumer spending. Home values have increased significantly since the pandemic, increasing the net worth of existing homeowners. Higher home values have increased homeowner’s equity, and homeowners are taking advantage of this increased equity through a resurgence in home equity loans. From 2008 to 2021, home equity loans saw consistent declines in volume. Since 2021 however, home equity financing has been on the upswing. Tapping into home equity lines of credit will support additional growth overall. 

To sum up, the 10-year is increasing once again, reflecting a combination of higher growth and inflation. The combination of both will force the Fed to step on the brakes again, and the result will be fewer rate reductions.    

Nonprofit Spotlight | The Community Kitchen

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The Community Kitchen
1611 Spring St.
Jeffersonville, IN  47130
Phone: 812-283-0808
communitykitchenjeffersonville.org

Contact:
Stan Moore, Board President

Agency/Impact:  The Jeffersonville Community Kitchen provides hot meals six (6) days per week.  We allow anyone who comes to our facility to sit down and eat a nutritious warm meal in a clean and peaceful environment.

We currently serve approximately 200 meals per day, which equates to 62,000 per year.

We recently partnered with The Family Scholar House to offer additional resources information within our community.l

Year Established:  1985

Counties/Regions Served:  We serve anyone who visits The Kitchen without any questions asked.  We believe the majority come from Clark, Floyd counties in IN and some from Jefferson County, KY.

Focus area:  Feed the hungry and collaborate with other agencies who provide services for the needy.

Impact in Community:  We serve over 62,000 hot meals per year. We impact the community with quality nutritious meals six days a week. We also impact the community with our collaborative effort to share information on all resources available to those in need.

Volunteer Opportunities: We welcome volunteers Sunday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We are in great need to cooks who know how to prepare meals for one large setting.  We also welcome volunteers who are interested inn doing cleaning afterhours, landscaping and other general housekeeping duties.

How 1si members can help your organization:  We are in need of volunteers to cook/serve. Due to serving six days as opposed to our traditional five days, we are in need of financial donations. We also look for pro bono work in the attorney services, accounting, digital marketing services and fundraisig.  We are in constant search for and assistance in the trades such as plumbing, electrical and HVAC.

We are very proud of what we provide at The Community Kitchen.  We have not issed a day since 1985 to include inclement weather and COVID. Each year we create a theme to make The Kitchen a more valuable resource to anyone in our community that needs to be fed.

 

 

Economic Update | Heading Toward a Pause in Fed Rate Reductions

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–Expecting mortgage rates to increase 

submitted by
Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast

Prior to last Friday, markets were pricing in another ½% reduction in the Fed Funds rate.  The strong employment report now puts this in doubt.  The Fed is now likely to reduce by only a quarter point at their next November meeting.  If the next inflation report, as measured by CPI, comes in higher than expected, and if we see another strong employment report next month, we could see the Fed pause additional rate cuts after November. 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that payrolls increased by 254,000, far exceeding expectations of 159,000. Private payrolls grew by 223,000, almost double the consensus estimate of 114,000. The labor force saw a pickup of 150,000, but the number of employed expanded by 430,000. This combination resulted in a decline in the unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.1%. 

The reaction in the Treasury bond market was swift, with the 10-Year Treasury yield finishing the day at 3.98%.  Just a week ago, the 10-year Treasury yield was 3.75%. With mortgage rates recently closing at 6.14%, the latest round of economic data means that this will likely be a floor for the 30-year mortgage rate. Over the near term, we can expect mortgage rates to move up from the recent 6.15% neighborhood. 

The employment report showed that average hourly earnings increased by 4% over the year, higher than the anticipated 3.8%.    Recent statements by the Fed indicated that the labor market had moved ahead of inflation as the Fed’s primary emphasis, given that inflation continued the downward trajectory. This higher-than-expected change in average hourly earnings may be the beginning of resurrecting earlier inflation concerns. The next CPI report will be critical and closely watched.  A hot report may even shut the door on two rate reductions for the rest of the year.    

While the latest employment report was quite favorable, and another indicator of why we are likely not headed for a recession this year, manufacturing continues to remain in a slump. The latest ISM manufacturing index showed another month of contraction, coming in at 47.2, under what was anticipated, and in line with the prior month. Manufacturing has been in a contraction state since 2022, except for one month this past year. The surge in goods spending during and coming out of the pandemic continues to shift with moves toward services. This is one of the reasons for the ongoing manufacturing slump. As a result, regional economies that rely heavily on manufacturing are experiencing unemployment rates that exceed the national average. The near-term outlook is not favorable either, with the ISM report showing that new orders and order backlogs are contracting, in addition to employment and production. The national employment report showed a reduction of manufacturing employment, in the presence of an overall favorable release. 

While the goods economy faces challenges, the services side continues to run strong.  The latest ISM Services Index increased to 54.9, higher than the expectation and the prior month. Business activity and new orders both came in very strongly, almost hitting 60. This points to continued robust growth in the U.S. economy. Strong growth of the U.S. economy was confirmed with a 3% quarterly growth rate in the second quarter.  We should not expect a significant slowdown going into the 3rd quarter.   

Data are beginning to point in the direction of an economy that may already be past the slowdown. The keys to watch in the upcoming weeks will be measures of consumer spending, such as retail sales, and inflation. Continued softening of prices will result in additional rate cuts, but any indication of a pause in the disinflation will be met with adverse reactions in the equity markets and an increasing narrative that the Fed’s recent 50 basis cut reduction was a mistake. The markets have already priced in additional cuts, but further strengthening of the labor market, and CPI stubbornness will erode these positions. While disinflation did resume after this year’s first quarter, the economy is still running above the Fed’s desired 2% level. A stronger economy and robust consumer spending will make it difficult to eradicate the inflation dragon, thereby resulting in a pause to rate reductions.    

 

Success of 1si’s Metro Manufacturing Alliance Manufacturing Week hosted September 23-25th

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Events included a press conference, manufacturer demonstrations, student activities, and career information.   

NEW ALBANY, IN. – September 30, 2024 

Area manufacturers joined educators and community leaders to engage students from over 11 Indiana high schools to learn about numerous career opportunities in the region’s modern, diverse manufacturing sector. Activities were held September 23-25 for 1si’s MFG Week, which was a three-day event celebrating MFG Day, an initiative of the Washington, D.C.-based Manufacturing Institute (MI). 

Festivities started with a media kick-off day that was held Monday, September 23 at Amatrol in Jeffersonville, IN. For the media kick-off, over 20 area seniors were welcomed for exclusive tours of Amatrol and listened to local officials express the importance of manufacturing in our region. 

Tuesday and Wednesday, with support from our Sponsors, we welcomed over 11 different schools and students representing over four counties to the Jeffersonville NOCO Arts and Cultural District. Joining our sponsors were 18 regional manufacturers and vendors to highlight careers, training, and internship opportunities for students. Activities that students participated in included creating customized name tags, trying careers through virtual reality, and racing to see who had the fastest pump assembly time. Sponsors include the following: 

Title Sponsor — Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. 
Presenting Sponsor — PNC Bank 
Silver Sponsor — Southern Indiana Works 
Water Sponsor — Indiana American Water Co. 
Lunch Sponsors — America Place, City of Jeffersonville, Fistful of Tacos, and River Ridge Commerce Center 
Venue Sponsors — Jeffersonville NoCo Arts and Cultural District, Maker 13, and The Depot 
Swag Bag Sponsors — First Harrison Bank 
Keychain Sponsors — Samtec., Inc. and Silver Creek Leather. 

President and CEO of 1si, Lance Allison, elaborates on the success that we saw sharing, “Manufacturing Week gave students a fun, hands-on look at the exciting world of modern manufacturing. From virtual reality simulations to creating personalized items, these interactive experiences not only spark interest, but demonstrate the diverse career opportunities available right here in Southern Indiana. We look forward to working alongside our sponsors and regional manufacturers to provide meaningful experiences that bolster workforce development.” 

About One Southern Indiana 
One Southern Indiana (1si) was formed in July of 2006 as the economic development organization and chamber of commerce serving Clark and Floyd counties. 1si’s mission is to help businesses innovate and thrive in the Southern Indiana / Louisville metro area via the three pillars of Business Resources, Economic Development and Advocacy. For more information on One Southern Indiana, visit www.1si.org. 

About the Metro Manufacturing Alliance 
The Metro Manufacturing Alliance (MMA) is a unique forum for the Southern Indiana / Louisville metro area. It lives up to its motto: For manufacturers, by manufacturers. The MMA membership includes workshops, seminars, and access to specialized services through 1si. For more information on the Metro Manufacturing Alliance, visit www.1si.org/metro-manufacturing-alliance. 

Contacts:
Ellinor Smith | Content Marketing and Media Relations Manager
Ellinors@1si.org | 217-320-4832

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership | September 2024

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One Southern Indiana would like to thank the following members for renewing their membership during the month of September 2024.

Quarter Century Club (25 Years or More)Member Since
E. M. Coots’ Sons Funeral Home1976
River Hills Econ. Dev. Dist. & Regional Planning Commission1989
Jesse Ballew Enterprises1990
  
Ten to 24 Years 
Centra Credit Union2000
Fifth Third Bank2000
Koetter Woodworking, Inc.2002
The Falls of the Ohio Foundation, Inc.2004
Patriot Engineering and Environmental2008
Prosser Career Education Center2009
Edward Jones – Kevin Boehnlein2010
Unified Technologies2010
Transformation Network2013
First Financial Bank2014
Chester Pool Systems, Inc.2014
Fund for the Arts2014
Pegasus Industries and Packaging2014
Signarama Dixie2014
The Spaghetti Junction2014
  
Five to Nine Years 
Clarksville Dental Care2017
KFC2017
Shepherd Insurance – New Albany2018
Workwell Industries2018
Johnson-Witkemper, Inc.2019
Our Place Drug & Alcohol Education Services, Inc.2019
  
Two to Four Years 
Cluckers2020
McMahon Truck Centers2020
Advanz Credit Union2021
Fairfield Inn Louisville New Albany2021
Family Scholar House, Inc.2021
FIRST Indiana Robotics2022
Kentucky Science Center2022
Smith Broady & Associates2022
  
One Year 
ATTC Manufacturing, Inc.2023
Brightnight LLC2023
Byrne Insurance Group2023
Ramada Inn2023

Economic Update | Local Payrolls Accelerated – State Unemployment Rates Increase

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submitted by
Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast

Job counts by the county level are out for early 2024, and the data show continued growth in payrolls for Southern Indiana (Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington). The latest QCEW (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages) data show that the five counties added 1,389 jobs, compared to the prior year. This was an acceleration from the last quarter of 2023, after hitting a trough of a plus 609 in the 3rd quarter of 2023. Transportation and warehousing was the leading industry in terms of job creation, adding another 972 positions compared to the prior year. This is the second consecutive quarter that transportation and warehousing saw positive job growth. Coming out of the pandemic, transportation and warehousing job creation had surged but saw retrenchment in late 2022 and 2023. Healthcare payroll growth decelerated from the previous quarter, adding another 687 jobs. While this was a slower pace, healthcare has been the leading industry in job creation since the 4th quarter of 2022.  In that quarter, accommodation and food services led all industries with an addition of 1,524 jobs. 

Manufacturing saw another drop in payrolls. Manufacturing jobs have shown declines in the past four quarters, and from the first quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of 2024, payrolls are down by 855. Nationally, manufacturing has been in a slump, with the ISM Index under 50 since 2022, except for one month.  An ISM under 50 signifies contraction, and this slump shows up in payroll declines across Southern Indiana. Higher interest rates have strained growth in interest rate-sensitive sectors like manufacturing.  Auto sales, a key driver of manufacturing production in Indiana and Kentucky, are at historically low levels, and this is likely contributing to local manufacturing job losses.   

Accommodation and food services saw another drop in payrolls, declining by 219 jobs. Accommodation and food services are now down in job growth for three consecutive quarters, reversing some of the strong gains over 2022.   Even with the declines of 2023 and 2024, total payrolls are about 1,000 higher than pre-pandemic totals.    

Statewide, unemployment rates for Indiana and Kentucky saw another uptick for the month of August. Indiana’s unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, compared to 3.4% the year prior. In Kentucky, the unemployment rate inched closer to 5%, with the latest reading at 4.8%.   This compares to 4.2% the year prior. In both states, the number of unemployed increased. Indiana fared better with job growth, with the latest data showing an addition of 20,000 jobs state-wide.  Kentucky saw a small decline in growth for August. 

The Fed threw a surprise last week with a 50-basis points decline in the Fed Funds rate. This was not completely unexpected.  During the prior week, sentiment had shifted, and a decline of 50 basis points became increasingly likely. Initial market reaction was muted, with the major indexes finishing down on the day. However, equity markets surged the day after, with all major indices up more than 1% each. Uncertainties remain, but the economy continues to move in the direction of a soft landing. 

As we move past inflation as the economic indicator to watch, measures about the labor market and the consumer will take on increasing importance. The employment report is back to the top as the Super Bowl of economic indicators, and because the consumer drives 2/3rds of the U.S. economy, consumer-related economic indicators will be watched closely was well. 

Nonprofit Spotlight | Volunteers of America Mid-States

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Volunteers of America Mid-States
2676 Charlestown Rd., Suite 10
New Albany, IN  47150
Phone:  (502) 384-0868 Ext. 4
www.voamid.org
Contact Person:  Mary Ellen Howard, Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing

Agency Mission Statement or Description:

Year established: 1896

Counties/regions serviced: Clark & Floyd counties in Indiana

Focus areas: Volunteers of America Mid-States operates three service lines in Southern Indiana—VOA Honor which is Veteran support, VOA Community which is housing and supported employment for adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, and VOA Health provides grassroots outreach designed to address the root causes of health disparities and inequities by focusing on the social determinants of health and connecting area residents with access to high-quality health care.

Impact in community: We empower communities through human service. In this area our services are for veterans, adults with disabilities and connecting area residents to high-quality healthcare. Also, distributing safe sex supplies and providing education resources.

Volunteer Opportunities:
How 1si members can help your organization: We have volunteer opportunities like hosting a donation drives in the community. This can be for clothing, personal hygiene supplies and we also collect frozen turkeys in November.

Additional information:
Volunteers of America Mid-States operates three service lines in Southern Indiana—VOA Honor, VOA Community, and VOA Health.

VOA Honor offers a Supportive Services for Veteran Families program (SSVF), which helps low-income veteran families who reside in or are transitioning to permanent housing secure residential stability. VOA Honor also has a VOA’s Moral Injury and Preventing Suicide (MIPS) program, which provides case management to connect veterans, active-duty members, and veterans who are first responders to mental health services that prevent suicide and address moral injury, bringing stability to them and their families.

VOA Community provides Developmental Disability Services, which help individuals with developmental disabilities live safe, healthy, and engaged lives. Services include health care coordination, transportation, and around-the-clock care. The Clark County and Floyd County Indiana program is comprised of a network of nine neighborhood-based homes, community-based services, and in-home care. Also, those able are encouraged to become involved in their communities, which is made possible through VOA’s support staff and other specialized services.

VOA Community also has a Supported Employment team work to find fulfilling, rewarding, and productive jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We work with area employers to find jobs that match our individuals’ skill sets and abilities. We look to put them in a position to succeed personally and to be valuable employees in their workplaces.

VOA Health operates a Determined Health program with a Community Health Worker who provides grassroots outreach designed to address the root causes of health disparities and inequities by focusing on the social determinants of health and connecting area residents with access to high-quality health care. Our Outreach and Prevention program also distributes safe sex supplies in Clark and Floyd Counties.