Susan Isaacs began work as the Wayne Township Trustee in July 2010, when trustee Marge Sweet retired. Susan has a bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University East, and her work experience includes working as staff accountant with local CPA firm, and over twenty years in the people business (restaurant management).
Susan is passionate about the work of the trustee's office and is actively involved in many areas within our community that concern those living in poverty, including:
Susan is especially proud of the Representative Payee program in place in this office. Through the diligence,advocacy, and caring of two staff members, over 50 households have their bills paid and basic needs secured using their Social Security benefits, at no added cost of the individual. This service allows these households to live independently and increase their personal safety, sense of security, and sense of well being. The township staff members frequently advocate for these families, preventing their unfair treatment and acting as their voice when needed.
Susan also serves on the Morrison Reeves Library board, is in her forth year serving as trustee for the local VFW Auxiliary, and enjoys time with her two grand children.
Susan is passionate about the work of the trustee's office and is actively involved in many areas within our community that concern those living in poverty, including:
- Chairperson of the Poverty and basic Needs Subcommittee for the Whitewater Valley United Way Vision Council
- Office participation in the local Charity Tracker Network (Susan serves as co-administrator for the network)
- Regular participation in community events focused on assisting those living in poverty - recent events include visits to Early Head Start, the local IMPACT office, Ivy Tech, Reid Hospital, and Richmond's Kids Fest
- Speaking to community groups about poverty and resources in our area
- Obtaining Bridges Out of Poverty trainer certification to assist in bringing about change in the way we view and
address poverty at the local level - Participation in and promotion of Poverty Simulations held locally to foster a more compassionate and
meaningful understanding of what it means to live in poverty - Partnering with local service providers such as Hope House, Open Arms, the Salvation Army, the Boys and Girls
Club, and area faith based organizations - Coordinating the efforts of local businesses an individuals in providing special Christmas blessings to struggling
families with children, as well as hosting annual Christmas party for our representative payee clients (funded
with staff and other private donations) - Partnering with Sylvan Nook Church of Christ to provide a monthly soap pantry for local residents in need, as
well as working with parishioners there to create the first "Great Pumpkin 5K", a l;ocal event to be held annually
to raise funds for local food and soap pantries
Susan is especially proud of the Representative Payee program in place in this office. Through the diligence,advocacy, and caring of two staff members, over 50 households have their bills paid and basic needs secured using their Social Security benefits, at no added cost of the individual. This service allows these households to live independently and increase their personal safety, sense of security, and sense of well being. The township staff members frequently advocate for these families, preventing their unfair treatment and acting as their voice when needed.
Susan also serves on the Morrison Reeves Library board, is in her forth year serving as trustee for the local VFW Auxiliary, and enjoys time with her two grand children.
