Intentional Success

EAST CHICAGO | Pastor Darnell Johnson, CEO of the East Chicago-based Holistic Community Coalition speaks to recent certified nursing assistant graduates from Ivy Tech Corporate College at the Ameristar Casino in East Chicago on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

Intentional Success

EAST CHICAGO | Pastor Darnell Johnson of the Holistic Community Coalition at the coalition's new space on Main St. in East Chicago on Monday, August 8, 2011.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Foundations investing in East Chicago's future

The Foundations of East Chicago plan to do more than give.

Community collaboration celebrates new graduates

Recent Ivy Tech Corporate College certified nursing assistant graduate Waymon Ellison prays during a graduation ceremony at the Ameristar Casino in East Chicago on Tuesday. East Chicago-based Holistic Community Coalition partnered with the college.

Community collaboration celebrates new grads

Recent certified nursing assistant Ivy Tech Corporate College graduate Basia Rei listens to a speech during a graduation ceremony at the Ameristar Casino in East Chicago on Tuesday. East Chicago-based Holistic Community Coalition partnered with the college.

Community collaboration celebrates new graduates

Recent certified nursing assistant graduates from the Holistic Community Coalition and Ivy Tech Corporate College and their families listen to a speech during a graduation ceremony at the Ameristar Casino in East Chicago on Tuesday.

1Community collaboration celebrates new graduates

Pastor Darnell Johnson, CEO of the East Chicago-based Holistic Community Coalition speaks to recent certified nursing assistant graduates from Ivy Tech Corporate College at the Ameristar Casino in East Chicago on Tuesday.

Putting people into jobs, changing lives

EAST CHICAGO | The first graduates of a new construction training program for city residents got their diplomas and tool belts Friday to commence the work of rebuilding East Chicago.

NIPSCO partners with coalition on energy assistance program

EAST CHICAGO | A local partnership will continue to help residents in three Northwest Indiana cities stay warm and save money this winter.

Holistic Community Coalition aims to help E.C. residents survive, thrive

The Rev. Darnell Johnson, CEO of the Holistic Community Coalition in East Chicago and pastor of the nearby Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, said the coalition wants to help "anyone looking to better themselves in any capacity." The coalition, 3724 Main St., provides services to resident…

Holistic Community Coalition aims to help E.C. residents survive, thrive

Holistic Community Coalition program director Rosie Lardydell, center, talks with client Marion Backe at the coalition's new space on Main Street in East Chicago.