Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc.

01/28/2026

💖 Have you bought your Valentine a Valentine yet? 💖

Our Candy Bouquet orders are due by February 9th — don’t wait! Each bouquet is just $15 and every purchase helps support participants as they create and explore more hands-on craft projects.

📧 Email: slsley@marshall-starke.org

📞 Call: 574-936-9400

Order today and spread a little love that gives back ❤️

01/20/2026

Our new website is officially live 🎉

We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that better reflects who we are, what we do, and the impact happening every day through MSDC and our programs.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• What services we offer
• Who we support
• How you can get involved

Now’s the perfect time to explore.

👉 Check it out and tell us what you think. www.msdcin.org

01/20/2026

We Need Donations!

Give comfort. Give dignity. Give possibility. 🛋️💛

Second Chance Furnishings relies on the generosity of our community to support individuals and families who are starting over. Every donated item helps transform an empty space into a place that feels safe, welcoming, and like home.

Whether it’s a bed, a table, or a simple lamp — your donation matters more than you know.

Accepted Items Include:

• Bedframes & headboards
• Mattresses (new or gently used, stain-free, odor-free)
• Dressers, nightstands, dining furniture
• Sofas & loveseats
• Lamps, cookware, dish sets
• Small working appliances
• Electric refrigerators, washers, dryers, and stoves

All items are carefully inspected to ensure they are safe, clean, and ready for immediate use by families in need.

📅 Donation drop-offs are by appointment only
⏰ Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 PM

📞 Schedule your donation by contacting Sonja Filip
📱 574-936-9400
📧 secondchance@marshall-starke.org

📍 Marshall-Starke Development Center
1901 PIDCO Drive, Plymouth, IN

Together, we can help our neighbors move forward — one piece of furniture at a time. 💙

01/17/2026

We Need Donations!

Do you have gently used furniture or household items you’re no longer using? Your donation could make a life-changing difference for a local family. 💚

Second Chance Furnishings turns donated items into fresh starts — helping individuals and families rebuild their lives with dignity, comfort, and stability.

Your generosity helps ensure that no one has to start over with an empty home.

We Accept Gently Used Items Such As:

• Bedframes & headboards
• Mattresses (new or gently used, stain-free & odor-free)
• Dressers, chests, nightstands
• Dining tables & chairs
• Sofas, loveseats, small storage units
• Lamps, microwaves, cookware, dish sets
• Small working appliances
• Refrigerators, washers, dryers (electric)
• Electric stoves

All donated items must be:

✔ Clean and odor-free
✔ Stable and fully functional
✔ Free of stains, tears, heavy wear, or pet hair
✔ Free of infestation (bed bugs, roaches, etc.)
✔ Inspected before acceptance

📅 Donation drop-offs are by appointment only.
📦 Pickups and drop-offs occur Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 PM.

🚚 Pickup within Plymouth city limits may be available for a $15 fee (exceptions based on need).

📞 To schedule a donation appointment, contact Sonja Filip
📱 574-936-9400
📧 secondchance@marshall-starke.org

Your donation doesn’t just furnish a room — it helps restore hope.

01/15/2026

Are You In Need? (Furniture Assistance)


Everyone deserves a place that feels like home. 🏠💙

Through Second Chance Furnishings, a program of MSDC, we provide free, gently used furniture and household items to individuals and families who are working toward stability and a fresh start.

Many people moving into new housing begin with very little — sometimes nothing at all. No bed to sleep on. No table to gather around. No place to sit and rest. Second Chance Furnishings helps bridge that gap by restoring comfort, dignity, and hope — one home at a time.

How to Receive Furniture

To receive items, individuals must first obtain a voucher through one of our partnering agencies, including:
• Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program (United Way of Marshall County, Indiana)
• Marshall County Emergency Management Agency
• Cultivate Food Rescue
• Link To Hope
• REAL Services, Inc.
• Breathe Easy Marshall County Alliance
• Marshall County Council on Aging
• LifePlex Fitness Forum Sports & Wellness
• The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
• Marshall County Neighborhood Center

Once a voucher is received:
1️⃣ Contact MSDC to schedule an appointment
2️⃣ Bring your voucher to your appointment
3️⃣ Arrange your own transportation to take items home.
Limited delivery assistance may be available in emergency situations only.

🚚 Delivery may be available within Plymouth city limits for a $15 fee (exceptions may apply based on need).

📅 Appointments are required — no walk-ins please.
Furniture pickups and appointments take place Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 PM.

📞 To schedule an appointment, contact Sonja Filip
📱 574-936-9400
📧 secondchance@marshall-star ke.org

01/13/2026

🚨 Deadline Approaching – Act Now! 🚨

If you or someone you know is blind, disabled, or a senior, there may still be time to apply for property tax credits — but the deadline is coming up fast.

Don’t miss out on assistance that could make a real difference. Please take a moment to read and share this important update from Giant FM 👇

🔗 https://www.giant.fm/marshall-county/news/local-news/deadline-approaching-for-blind-disabled-hoosiers-and-seniors-to-receive-property-tax-credits/

⏰ Hurry if you haven’t done so already!
Sharing this post could help someone get the support they need.

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM By Staff report Share on Facebook Share on Messenger Share on Messenger Share on X Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due. Blind and disabled Hoosiers are now....

01/12/2026

✨ We need your help, MSDC community! ✨

Laryn St. Germain and Jaiden Wade are representing our community, and they need YOUR VOTES to keep the momentum going! 💃🕺

👉 Each vote is just $20
👉 100% of proceeds go directly to the Marshall County Neighborhood Center Dancing event

Every vote supports inclusion, opportunity, and the power of believing in what’s possible. Laryn and Jaiden are showing what passion, determination, and community support can achieve — now let’s show up for them. 💙

🗳️ Cast your vote here:
https://givegrove.com/dwts2026/vote/marshall-starke

Thank you for cheering them on and helping make a difference!

We are delighted to introduce our next dancers - Laryn St. Germain and Jaiden Wade!

Laryn is a 30 year old woman with Down Syndrome, but don't let that fool you. This soulful music loving dancer/singer will blow your mind with her big heart and moves. She loves movies, her two dogs Murphy and Mia, and her three cats Oliver, Stitch, and Lilo. She loves her parents Melanie and Steven, and the rest of her family.

Jaiden is a 25 year old actor and dancer who attends MSDC. He is Deaf and communicates using ASL. He starred in the 2024 original feature film "I Heard it Through the Blueberry Vine." Jaiden is a very passionate and caring individual with a strong friend group, a great sense of humor, infectious personality and stage presence. He hopes one day to become a famous actor and work as a mechanic.

This duo is ready to give back to the community and show that adults with developmental disabilities can do whatever they set their minds to.

Phillip McFarland and Tabitha Johnson are excited to be choreographing this dance!

To vote for this dynamic duo click here: https://givegrove.com/dwts2026/vote/marshall-starke

01/07/2026

✨ We’re excited to share this incredible duo with our community! ✨

We’re proud to celebrate Laryn St. Germain and Jaiden Wade, two amazing dancers who are stepping into the spotlight and showing what’s possible when passion, talent, and determination come together.

💃 Meet Laryn
Laryn is a 30-year-old dancer and singer with a deep love for music and performance. With her big heart, soulful energy, and joyful spirit, she lights up every room she enters. When she’s not dancing, she enjoys movies, spending time with her dogs Murphy and Mia, her cats Oliver, Stitch, and Lilo, and being with her family, especially her parents Melanie and Steven.

🕺 Meet Jaiden
Jaiden is a 25-year-old actor and dancer who attends MSDC. He is Deaf and communicates using ASL. Jaiden starred in the 2024 original feature film I Heard It Through the Blueberry Vine and brings powerful stage presence, humor, and heart to everything he does. His dreams include becoming a famous actor and working as a mechanic.

Together, Laryn and Jaiden are giving back to the community and proving that adults with developmental disabilities can do anything they set their minds to.

👏 Huge thanks to Phillip McFarland and Tabitha Johnson, who are excited to be choreographing this inspiring dance!

💙 Want to support this dynamic duo?
Cast your vote here 👉 https://givegrove.com/dwts2026/vote/marshall-starke

Let’s cheer them on and show our support! 💫

We are delighted to introduce our next dancers - Laryn St. Germain and Jaiden Wade!

Laryn is a 30 year old woman with Down Syndrome, but don't let that fool you. This soulful music loving dancer/singer will blow your mind with her big heart and moves. She loves movies, her two dogs Murphy and Mia, and her three cats Oliver, Stitch, and Lilo. She loves her parents Melanie and Steven, and the rest of her family.

Jaiden is a 25 year old actor and dancer who attends MSDC. He is Deaf and communicates using ASL. He starred in the 2024 original feature film "I Heard it Through the Blueberry Vine." Jaiden is a very passionate and caring individual with a strong friend group, a great sense of humor, infectious personality and stage presence. He hopes one day to become a famous actor and work as a mechanic.

This duo is ready to give back to the community and show that adults with developmental disabilities can do whatever they set their minds to.

Phillip McFarland and Tabitha Johnson are excited to be choreographing this dance!

To vote for this dynamic duo click here: https://givegrove.com/dwts2026/vote/marshall-starke

12/20/2025

12/18/2025

🎄✨ Creativity, teamwork, and holiday cheer! ✨🎄

Our group put so much heart, creativity, and hard work into decorating this tree — and it truly shows. Moments like these remind us what MSDC is all about: coming together, supporting one another, and taking pride in what we create as a team.

We are so proud of the effort, imagination, and joy our participants bring every day. This is what community looks like. 💙