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What are "Take Charge Thursdays"?
Job losses and the economic downturn of the last year have hit our community hard. Now it's time for all of us to come together with ideas and information to get us through these tough times.

We've created "Take Charge Thursdays" as a resource to help you take charge of your financial future, career plans and life.

"Take Charge Thursdays" are a way to help you if you've been through a job loss, are scared about losing your home, stressed about how tight your finances are, or just have to watch what you spend a lot more than ever before.

"Take Charge Thursdays" will take place between 5:00pm and 6:30pm on Thursdays on NewsCenter 16.

Each week we'll cover a new topic and we'll have a phone bank of experts in that field ready to assist you.

You can also find those stories and other helpful resources right here on WNDU.com. We also want to know what topics you would like us to cover and learn more about on "Take Charge Thursdays." Please send us your ideas by clicking the link below.

Send us topics that affect you for future Take Charge Thursdays.
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Major Steve Woodard tells us about the Salvation Army's Thanksgiving dinner
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Last Updated: 6:17 PM 11/19/09 - Putting food on the table for Thanksgiving dinner is much harder this year for many families, but the Salvation Army can help. (Full Story)
Keith Sarber talks about help for those in rent or mortgage trouble
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Last Updated: 6:11 PM 11/19/09 - Keith Sarber from United Way 211 talks about help for those behind on their rent or mortgage. (Full Story)
Take Charge Thursday: Free Thanksgiving meals
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Last Updated: 6:52 PM 11/19/09 - It's Take Charge Thursday and this week we're telling you about what help is out there this Thanksgiving, including a free meal at the Matterhorn in Elkhart. (Full Story)
Dave Sisk from United Way discusses ways to help others this holiday season
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Last Updated: 6:53 PM 11/12/09 - Dave Sisk from United Way talks about how to get help and how to help others this holiday season. (Full Story)
Major Bob Webster talks about volunteer opportunities with Salvation Army
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Last Updated: 6:53 PM 11/12/09 - Major Bob Webster talks about volunteer opportunities with the Salvation Army. (Full Story)
Take Charge Thursday: Volunteering
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Last Updated: 7:14 PM 11/12/09 - With hard economic times, many people need help from the community. In this week's Take Charge Thursday, we're talking about local programs that need help through volunteering. (Full Story)
Sheila Payne discusses a new program at the Center for the Homeless
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Last Updated: 6:48 PM 11/05/09 - South Bend winters don't make it easy to keep warm, but local organizations are doing what they can for people in desperate need of help. (Full Story)
Jennifer Probst from Ziker Cleaners talks about the Coats for Kids program
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Last Updated: 6:40 PM 11/05/09 - The Coats for Kids program will help Michiana children stay toasty again this year. (Full Story)
Take Charge Thursday: Preparing for winter
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Last Updated: 6:55 PM 11/05/09 - It's Take Charge Thursday and this week we're telling you about a stimulus program offering hundreds of thousands of dollars to prevent homelessness; and how to get help paying your utility bills. (Full Story)
Liz Kurtz discusses how the Salvation Army can help make the holidays afforadable
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Last Updated: 6:20 PM 10/29/09 - This week’s Take Charge Thursday focuses on having an affordable holiday season. (Full Story)
Edie Sutton from Purdue gives advice on saving money this holiday season
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Last Updated: 6:20 PM 10/29/09 - In this week’s Take Charge Thursday, we're trying to help you have a holiday season you can afford. (Full Story)
Take Charge Thursday: Holiday help
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Last Updated: 6:59 PM 10/29/09 - It’s Take Charge Thursday and this week we’re talking about what kind of help is out there to get you and your family through the holidays. (Full Story)
Epidemiologist Kelly Jolliff discusses swine flu outbreak in our area
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Last Updated: 7:58 PM 10/22/09 - Kelly Jolliff, an epidemiologist in St. Joseph County, discussed how Northern Indiana's flu outbreak compares with the rest of the state, and outlined the differences between the swine flu and the seasonal flu. (Full Story)
Epidemiologist Nicki Britten discusses swine flu prevention
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Last Updated: 7:44 PM 10/22/09 - On this week's Take Charge Thursday, we focused on H1N1. Nicki Britten, an epidemiologist with the Berrien County Health Department, discussed what people need to know to control the spread of the virus. (Full Story)
Take Charge Thursday: Battling swine flu
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Last Updated: 7:14 PM 10/22/09 - On this week’s Take Charge Thursday, we’re talking about a topic that has almost everyone concerned: the flu. (Full Story)
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