First class of IRACS graduates at Muncie Justice Center
By Terra Konieczny / April 6, 2023“I learned that the drugs that everyone uses actually messes up the chemical imbalance in your system and makes you want to use more.”
“I learned that the drugs that everyone uses actually messes up the chemical imbalance in your system and makes you want to use more.”
“Kris needed one and I thought, well I’ll just sign up, see what the process is like and go through it, I don’t have anything to lose or gain from doing it,” Peiffer said.
“I can't explain how grateful I am to Bibi, her family and the Muncie community. Because without them, we would definitely be having a different conversation right now,” McKinney said.
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“It was a moving thing just to see how much love a person can have in their heart for an animal-- a dog even. It's a blessing to be able to see that. But I won't lie, almost every session I sit in my car and cry afterward,” said Richardson.
“The case manager has to stay in the office, the child has to stay in the office, they sleep on the floors and chairs, and shower in sinks. They have all their stuff in a garbage bag,” said Walters.
“They are literally reintegrating into society, and they don't feel good about who they are, what they have done, and most importantly who they have hurt. So, this does mean alot to them,” said Stacy Bell, Work Matters liaison at Ivy Tech.
“He definitely makes the day go by fast, sometimes I find myself talking to him while we are driving, and asking him what he’s thinking and then I laugh,” Money said.
“By giving meat to these hunger relief agencies, we are also providing a nutritional option that can help not just feed people but also make sure they have proper nutrition so our children can have full bellies and focus better,” DeForest said.
“I'm trying to come back, but it’s going to be a while, god bless you all, and thanks for sticking with me,” said VanNess.