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Longtime Education Leader Tapped to Lead One of State’s Largest Child Welfare Agencies

White’s Residential & Family Services board of trustees announces today that they have chosen Ron Evans as the organization’s next chief executive officer. Evans will succeed Dee Gibson, the longtime CEO, effective January 2018. Since 2013, Evans has served as head of school at Traders Point Christian Academy in Indianapolis. Prior to that, he was… Read more »

2017 Bobby Jones Award

White’s Residential & Family Services is excited to announce that one of its team members, Jason Fry, has been named IN-AJSOP’s 2017 Bobby Jones Award winner. The Bobby Jones Award is an annual award given to an individual within the state of Indiana who embodies the work and spirit of Bobby Jones, who was part… Read more »

Storm Fails to Dampen Spirits at White’s Benefit 100-Hole Golf Marathon

 “Teeing Up for Teens” raises $12,325 for youth and family services ANDREWS, Ind. – Though the skies opened during White’s Residential & Family Services’ 100-hole marathon at the Etna Acres Golf Course, the golfers prevailed with great success. Despite lightning, frequent downpours and weather-related delays, four brave competitors completed the White’s Wabash Benefit 100-Hole Marathon… Read more »

White’s Residential & Family Services Announces Retirement of Chief Executive Officer

White’s Residential & Family Services, one of Indiana’s oldest and largest nonprofit social services agencies, celebrates the remarkable 40-year career of Chief Executive Officer Dee Gibson. Gibson has announced his retirement and 2017 will be his last year as CEO. “Kathy and I know that we could not have accomplished what we did at White’s… Read more »

White’s Residential & Family Services Announces Hire of Chief Operations Officer

White’s Residential & Family Services, one of Indiana’s oldest and largest nonprofit social services agencies, announces that it has hired Hazel Hooven as Chief Operations Officer. Hooven has more than 20 years of experience in the social services industry. “Due to the growth of White’s programs and the acquisition of the Northwest Indiana campus in… Read more »

Clyde Lovellette: Remembering Our Version of the Legend

March 10, 2016 WABASH, Ind. – White’s Residential & Family Services is remembering a legend today. Our beloved Clyde Lovellette passed away Wednesday night with his family by his side in North Manchester, Ind., after his battle with cancer. He was 86. Most of the world will remember Clyde Lovellette as one of the most… Read more »

White’s Residential & Family Services Receives Century Certificate from Indiana Secretary of State

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson traveled to Wabash on Aug. 12, 2015 to award White’s Residential & Family Services with the Century Certificate. The certificate celebrates the more than 100 years of White’s service and care to children and families. The event was attended by many guests who watched Lawson bestow the award. Since… Read more »

Greenhouse & Garden Center Red, White’s and Blue Sale

WABASH, Ind. – White’s Greenhouse & Garden Center announces the Red, White’s and Blue Sale on Saturday, June 27!  Customers will be served hot dogs, drinks and popcorn from 11 a.m. to  1 p.m. This pre-Fourth of July sale includes a variety of plants that can be purchased at a discount. On select potted plants,… Read more »

Grand Opening of White’s Greenhouse & Garden Center

            WABASH, Ind. – White’s Residential & Family Services announces the grand opening of its new Greenhouse & Garden Center on April 25. The new agribusiness, which will be open to the public, will serve not only as a source of flowers and potted plants for the community but also… Read more »