Toni Modglin is taking the reins at Porter County Aging & Community Services, bringing 25 years of experience in the nonprofit world to the executive director role.

Modglin’s experience is centered around the healthcare and disability arenas and includes positions with About Special Kids, InSource, Girls on the Run, NorthShore Health Centers and Rhyme & Reason Ministry. At Rhyme & Reason, she served as director of waiver services and assisted with managing clinicians and direct support professionals.

“As director, I hope to make additional community connections and assist with elevating the presence of PCACS,” she said. “The programs are essential and have an immense impact on ensuring our senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and low-income residents maintain their dignity and independence.”

PCACS continues to provide a platform to serve Porter County community members. The agency’s offerings include door-to-door, demand response transportation, the Energy Assistance Program, Ramp Program, Food Bank Distribution Site, Medical Loan Closet, and State Health Insurance Assistance Program.

“Toni has a service-oriented background and wants to be part of our organization in order to make a difference in people’s lives,” said PCACS Board President Don Ensign. “That is what our organization is all about – making a difference in the lives of our seniors and community members during their times of need.”

The recently added Hygiene Bank offers essential personal care items to Porter County residents in need of deodorant, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and more. The grant-funded initiative is open on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

“Our transportation program is a lifeline for many individuals to ensure they are able to access their community and make it to their appointments,” she said. “Beyond increasing awareness of our current offerings, I hope to pursue other opportunities to bolster our community.”

Modglin sees the value that mentoring can have both inside and outside a nonprofit’s walls.

“The mentorship I received from the CEO at Rhyme & Reason provided the key skills and confidence I needed to step into the PCACS leadership role,” she said. “I hope to be a mentor and support to our staff members here at PCACS as the work they do is meaningful.

“I want to make sure they enjoy coming into work every day and feel empowered to continue to make the impact they do.”

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