DSI Together with LIFEDesigns

11/05/2025

🐾 Vendor Spotlight: Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA)🐾

At Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA), the team strives to advance animal welfare, deepen human-animal bonds, and extend accessible veterinary care and humane education across our community. This mission comes to life through the relentless efforts of their dedicated staff, volunteers, and generous supporters. They ensure every animal experiences the dignity and care they rightfully deserve.

MCHA fulfills this mission through six key programs:
🐶 Affordable Animal Care – Providing low-cost services through their non-profit veterinary clinic and mobile vaccine clinics.
🏡 Crisis Housing Program – Offering temporary shelter for pets during family emergencies, hospitalizations, or transitions to keep pets safe and families together.
🥫 Emergency Pet Food & Supply Pantry – Distributing over 14 tons of food and supplies each year to help families in need and prevent pet surrender.
📚 Humane Education – Promoting compassionate and responsible pet ownership and offering animal-assisted therapy programs.
🐱 Spay/Neuter Assistance – Reducing pet overpopulation through vouchers that help with surgery costs.
🚶 Street Outreach – Providing free veterinary care and supplies to pets of individuals experiencing homelessness or in transitional housing.

Come meet this incredible organization at Pawtumn Fest on Sunday, November 16th, from 12–4 PM at our Bloomington office (200 E. Winslow Rd)!

🐕 Want to show off your furry friend and potentially win a handmade trophy crafted by our clients—or even a pet-themed gift basket?
Register your dog for our Dog Parade here 👉 https://dsiservices.formstack.com/forms/pawtumnfestparadeentry

🐾 Are you a pet-related vendor or local organization?
We’re still accepting a few more vendors and informational booths! Sign up here before November 9th 👉 https://dsiservices.formstack.com/forms/vendorregistrationpawtumnfest

✨ Follow this event page to see more vendor spotlights and updates as we get closer to Pawtumn Fest!

11/03/2025

DSI Together with LIFEDesigns: Community Food Drive!

We’re joining together this fall to support our neighbors in need. From November 3 to November 24, we’re collecting non-perishable, unopened, and unexpired food items to share with local food pantries.

Community helping community is at the heart of what we do. When we all give a little, it adds up to something meaningful. Every can, every box, every bag makes a difference.

You can drop off donations at our Bloomington office:
200 E Winslow Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401

💙 Thank you for helping us brighten the season for local families. One meal at a time, together.

10/30/2025

Our Bloomington office was full of laughter, creativity, and connection during this year’s Hall of Treats! Clients and staff came dressed in their favorite costumes. One of the best parts of the day was watching the joy radiate from our clients as they laughed and interacted with each staff member from office to office.

A heartfelt thank you to all the staff who decorated their offices and hallways, brought homemade treats, and made sure there were healthy options available for our clients with sugar restrictions. Your efforts made the day special for everyone.

This event is one of the many ways we create inclusive, joyful experiences for the people we support — helping them connect, express themselves, and celebrate together.

To learn more about the services we provide at Developmental Services, Inc., please visit our website at www.dsiservices.org

10/28/2025

🎃 Something spooky (and sweet!) is happening at DSI Bloomington! 👻 Our office doors are all dressed up and ready for our Halls of Treats event on October 30th from 10 AM to 4 PM!

If you’re one of our clients, don’t forget to stop by and trick-or-treat through our halls! Just knock on office doors with laterns on to find where the treats await. 🍬

Check out our website to learn more of our services: www.dsiservices.org

10/24/2025

🍂 It’s official — Pawtumn Fest is coming! 🐾
Join us for a cozy fall afternoon of careers, cocoa, and community on Sunday, November 16th, from 12–4 PM at 200 E. Winslow Rd., Bloomington!
☕ Warm up with hot cocoa for a cause
🐶 Meet adoptable pets from local rescues
🧣 Make fleece blankets for your furry friends
🎉 Explore pet-themed vendors and community booths
💼 Connect with employers offering on-the-spot interviews
This is a free, family-friendly, and pet-friendly event — so bring your pup, your people, and your passion!
Let’s celebrate the season of giving and inclusion together.
👉 RSVP on our Facebook event page and share it with friends!

10/24/2025

A big thank you to DSI for attending the Buddy Walk 2025!

Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI) is a not-for-profit organization providing valuable services for adults and children with disabilities across Indiana. We’re so grateful for your presence and for sharing your incredible work with our attendees!

10/22/2025

Today, our staff member, Ashley, supported a client on a grocery run—a simple task on the surface, but a meaningful step toward independence. From checking the fridge to making a list, comparing prices, choosing healthier options, and navigating the store with confidence… every skill learned opens a new door.

And this isn’t a special occasion! It’s just a peek into what our staff do with our clients every week. At DSI, independence is built one small victory at a time, and we’re proud to walk beside our clients through each step.

Learn more of our services at https://www.dsiservices.org/

10/21/2025

Two of our clients spent a fall day at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari with one of our amazing staff members, enjoying rides, pumpkins, dinosaurs, and lots of laughter. 🎢🎃🦕

At DSI, we believe that life is about experiences, community, and joy. Outings like this are part of how we support people in building meaningful memories, friendships, and independence.

Here’s to more smiles, more adventures, and more inclusive fun for everyone.

10/20/2025

We’re proud to sponsor Gather ’round the Table — a community conversation focused on expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities here in Bloomington. 💙

Join us as we come together with local leaders, advocates, and community members to build a more inclusive and accessible future for all.

📅 Monday, October 27, 2025
🕓 4:00–6:30 p.m.
📍 The Mill
💵 Free to attend

Today is the last day to register, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the discussion!
👉 RSVP: tinyurl.com/Gather2025RSVP

Together, we can create a community where everyone has opportunities to work, belong, and thrive.

One week until Gather 'round the Table! Today, we wanted to thank our sponsors for their support of the event:

Gold Sponsors: City of Bloomington, IN - Community and Family Resources Department, CFC Properties, Cook, and Old National Bank

Silver Sponsors: Stone Belt and IU Credit Union

Bronze Sponsor: DSI Together with LIFEDesigns

Thank you so much to all our sponsors and to our individual donors for making Gather 'round the Table possible!

Today is the last day to register, so RSVP here: tinyurl.com/Gather2025RSVP

Date and time: Monday, October 27th, 2025, from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Location: The Mill (642 N. Madison St.)
What to expect: A panel discussion and Q&A with experts in the field, discussions around the table, and catered appetizers.
Cost: Free!

10/05/2025

DSI at the Buddy Walk 2025 🧡
We’re so proud to once again sponsor the Buddy Walk here in Bloomington! Our staff and clients came out in full spirit, walking together to celebrate and raise awareness for individuals with Down syndrome.

It was a beautiful day to connect with friends, families, and community partners while sharing more about the services we provide. We were especially proud to have some of our talented clients performing in the All Ability Choir today — what an inspiring moment!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and supported this incredible cause. Together, we keep building a more inclusive and compassionate community in Bloomington.🤍

10/05/2025

Come join us at Switchyard Park for the 2025 Buddy Walk! We’re proud to sponsor this wonderful event again celebrating individuals with Down syndrome in Monroe County. Stop by the DSI booth to say hello and grab some fun swag—we can’t wait to see you there!