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    Lasting Change Inc.

    Mission

    LASTING CHANGE PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO RELATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CURRENTLY SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO LIFELINE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CROSSWINDS, INC.

    Proceed with Caution — Alleged Sexual Abuse/Harassment

    On November 28, 2023, The IndyStar reported on the operations of Lasting Change Inc. in an article titled, "There were signs of sexual abuse at youth center. State kept sending boys and money anyway." For more information, please see The IndyStar article.

    • On March 14, 2024, IndyStar published an article titled "Law prompted by IndyStar/ProPublica reporting increases scrutiny of abuse at youth centers." For more information, please see IndyStar article
    • On May 27, 2025, IndyStar published an article titled "DCS worker tipped off youth center with history of abuse allegations about 'surprise' inspection." For more information, please see IndyStar article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    FORT WAYNE IN | EIN: 35-1167389
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    501(c)(3) organization
    4150 ILLINOIS RD,
    FORT WAYNE IN 46804-1208
    https://LIFELINEYOUTH.ORG/LASTING-CHANGE
    260-702-3803

    Lasting Change Inc.

    Mission

    LASTING CHANGE PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO RELATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CURRENTLY SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO LIFELINE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CROSSWINDS, INC.

    Proceed with Caution — Alleged Sexual Abuse/Harassment

    On November 28, 2023, The IndyStar reported on the operations of Lasting Change Inc. in an article titled, "There were signs of sexual abuse at youth center. State kept sending boys and money anyway." For more information, please see The IndyStar article.

    • On March 14, 2024, IndyStar published an article titled "Law prompted by IndyStar/ProPublica reporting increases scrutiny of abuse at youth centers." For more information, please see IndyStar article
    • On May 27, 2025, IndyStar published an article titled "DCS worker tipped off youth center with history of abuse allegations about 'surprise' inspection." For more information, please see IndyStar article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    FORT WAYNE IN | EIN: 35-1167389
    Is this your nonprofit?
    This charity has not opted into the donation platform. Donations via the Giving Basket will still reach the charity.
    501(c)(3) organization
    4150 ILLINOIS RD,
    FORT WAYNE IN 46804-1208
    https://LIFELINEYOUTH.ORG/LASTING-CHANGE
    260-702-3803

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    Accountability Panel
    ScoreMetric
    100%
    Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
    100%
    No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
    100%
    Financial Statements:Yes
    100%
    Records Retention Policy:Yes
    0%
    Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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