Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc.

08/12/2026

💵 Coffee, Conversation & a Little Bingo!

A big thank you to First Federal Savings Bank for spending time with our participants at MSDC!

Jordan and Jennifer brought in some unique money that can be ordered through the bank, shared some helpful banking terms, and then put everyone’s new knowledge to the test with a fun game of BINGO!

And of course, you can’t have Bingo without prizes! Our winners went home with some First Federal Savings Bank merch. 🙌

Thank you, Jordan and Jennifer, for making learning about banking fun, interactive, and easy to understand. We had the BEST time!

This is exactly what Coffee & Community is all about: bringing our community into MSDC to share what they know, answer questions, and create meaningful connections with our participants.

Interested in being one of our next Coffee & Community guests? We’d love to hear from you!

08/06/2026

The need doesn't end with a denial.

Every day, individuals with disabilities rely on services that provide transportation, employment support, community involvement, and opportunities to live independently.

When a Medicaid waiver is delayed or denied, the uncertainty doesn't just affect paperwork. It affects real people, real families, and real lives.

That's why we created This Is The Need.

This campaign is about building a community safety net. It's about making sure that when uncertainty happens, we're prepared to continue supporting the people who depend on us while families navigate the appeals process and what's next.

💙 Here's how you can help today:
• Share this reel to help raise awareness.
• Start the conversation with your friends and family.
• If you're able, make a gift to help us build a Plan B for the individuals we serve.

Together, we can protect independence, preserve opportunities, and remind every person we serve that they are not facing this alone.

Learn more or donate today:
👉 www.msdcin.org/this-is-the-need

08/05/2026

This is a step forward. But the uncertainty isn't over.

Indiana lawmakers are calling for a pause to Medicaid waiver denials after concerns were raised about how families are being affected. That gives many families hope.

But here's the question we can't stop asking:

What happens if someone is still denied?

They don't stop needing support.

They still need transportation to work.

They still need a safe place to live.

They still need day services, employment support, and the opportunity to live as independently as possible.

They are still people.

At MSDC, we're preparing for what comes next. That's why we launched This Is The Need.

We're building a safety net so we can continue supporting individuals while denials are appealed and families navigate an uncertain process. Community support can help bridge that gap when funding alone isn't enough.

Please take a moment to read this update from WTHR, then learn why this campaign matters.

📰 WTHR Article: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/investigations/13-investigates/lawmaker-robin-shackleford-demands-fssa-pause-medicaid-waiver-denials-after-seeing-13-investigates-report/531-6f91ca2d-21d2-4d34-8a0f-cc6ef1766967

💙 Learn more about This Is The Need and how you can help:
https://www.msdcin.org/this-is-the-need

State Rep. Robin Shackleford calls on Indiana to pause Medicaid waiver denials and audit new assessments in response to 13 Investigates report.

08/03/2026

New month. Same core value that guides everything we do. 💙

CHOICE.

At MSDC, every individual has a real voice in their own life — their goals, their activities, their future. We build programs around people, not the other way around.

Because independence begins with having a say.



💙 Support our mission: msdcin.org/give

08/03/2026

🚨 This Is The Need. We Need Your Help.

Right now, more Indiana families are facing Medicaid waiver denials and uncertainty. Recent reporting shows that waiver denials have increased significantly, leaving many families wondering what comes next.

When a waiver is denied, the need doesn't disappear.

The individual still needs support.
The family still needs answers.
The appeal process can take time.

At MSDC, our commitment doesn't end because paperwork changes.

That's why we're asking our community to stand with us today.

Your donation helps us prepare for the unexpected. It gives us the ability to respond when funding is delayed, services are in question, or families need support while navigating the appeals process.

This isn't about replacing government funding.

It's about making sure we have a safety net when our neighbors need it most.

💙 Every gift helps protect independence.
💙 Every gift helps strengthen our community.
💙 Every gift helps create hope when uncertainty begins.

Please help us build that safety net before it's needed.

👉 Donate today: msdcin.org/this-is-the-need

Read more about what's happening in Indiana: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/investigations/13-investigates/hoosiers-special-needs-face-cuts-care-denials-indiana-medicaid-waivers-spike/531-dc453e4e-c7ef-4f01-8509-b2f58c2d2860

Indiana sees a spike in Medicaid waiver denials after new assessments rolled out. Families and advocates call on state to reevaluate change.

08/01/2026

August is here — and MSDC is ready for everything this month has in store. 🌟

SMA Awareness Month. National Nonprofit Day. Community. Connection. Purpose.

Stay connected — there's a lot of good content coming your way. 💙



💙 Support our mission: msdcin.org/give

08/01/2026

Sometimes, the most powerful words are simply... "Thank you." 💙

Behind every milestone is someone who believed.

For Marcy, that means the staff who encouraged her, supported her, and helped her build the confidence to become more independent.

Their guidance has made a lasting difference, and this heartfelt message is her way of saying thank you.

At MSDC, we know independence isn't achieved alone. It's built through encouragement, patience, and people who genuinely care.

🎥 Watch Marcy's message of gratitude and celebrate the incredible relationships that make our community so special.

💙 Learn more about This Is The Need:
https://www.msdcin.org/this-is-the-need

07/31/2026

That's a wrap on July! ☀️

Car Wash. Rummage Sale. Joyful Journey. ADA Day. The 'This Is the Need' campaign. Core Values. Coffee & Community. Connection all month long.

Thank you for following along, for sharing, and for supporting the people at MSDC. August is right around the corner. 💙



💙 Support our mission: msdcin.org/this-is-the-need

07/31/2026

This is our final ask for July.

All month, we've been sharing what MSDC does — and why it matters more than ever.

155 adults finding purpose every day.
29 individuals building independence through employment.
24 people who call MSDC home.
188 children getting the strong start they deserve.

This is what your gift protects.

Help protect independence in Northern Indiana.

👉 msdcin.org/this-is-the-need

Northern Indiana takes care of its own. Thank you for being the kind of community we brag about.

07/30/2026

Want to support MSDC in a simple, tangible way? 🎁

🛒 Shop our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FQVQAMQVWF9P

Every item goes directly toward the individuals we serve. Thank you! 💙



💙 Support our mission: msdcin.org/this-is-the-need