The Beatitudes Community Center, 210 N Main St., has announced the addition of a new Assistant Director, Stephanie Van Atta.

Van Atta notes, "I bring a strong passion for community involvement and have worked in public fields for most of my adult life, always focused on serving others. My goal is to see the people of Ada and Hardin County living fulfilling lives enriched by fellowship and connection.

"I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve this community and truly feel blessed to work under such a strong and compassionate leader like Deb Curlis. Everything has gone very well so far, including my first project with Beatitudes—helping hand out over 400 Christmas presents to local families.

"I’m looking forward to a year of growth for Ada’s community members and am always open to ideas and feedback as we move forward together."