Community Organizations

The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.

 

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Christmas for Kids Inc.

Websitehttps://rsutter208.wixsite.com/online-fundraising
Address3219 Allendale Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

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Mission: Through the gift of a shiny new toy, the Christmas For the Kids Inc. provides joy and hope to disadvantaged children who might otherwise be overlooked during the holidays. Sponsor a toy and give a child recognition, confidence and a positive memory for a lifetime.

Starting the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas for the Kids will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in donation boxes at The Herald-Times, Black Lumber, Liberty Family Dentistry, Rural King and Cummings Bookkeeping in Ellettsville. All donations must be made by Dec. 16, and toys will be distributed Dec. 19.

Monetary donations to Christmas for the Kids can also be made by sending a check made out to Christmas for the Kids Inc., 3219 Allendale Drive, Bloomington, IN, 47401, or online.

ContactBob Sutter
rsutter208 [at] aol.com
812-361-9484
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Christmas for the Kids Inc.

Address3219 Allendale Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

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Christmas for the Kids (formerly known as Monroe County Toys for Tots) collects toys and raises money to make sure area kids in need get a great gift for Christmas.

Monetary donations to Christmas for the Kids can be made by sending a check made out to Christmas for the Kids Inc., 3219 Allendale Drive, Bloomington, IN, 47401.

ContactBob Sutter
812-961-0552
Year Established2016
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Websitehttps://bloomington.in.gov/volunteer
Address401 N Morton St, Suite 260
PO Box 100
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your one-stop source for volunteer information in Bloomington and Monroe County. We invite you to connect to your community through volunteering to "be the change!" Search for volunteer opportunities.

Mission: The City of Bloomington Volunteer network exists to mobilize volunteers to address community issues and build on community assets.

ContactLucy Schaich (Director)
getconnected [at] bloomington.in.gov
812-349-3433
Year Established1980
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Commission for Bloomington Downtown

Websitehttps://www.downtownbloomington.com
Address302 S. College
Bloomington, IN 47403
Description

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ContactTalisha Coppock (Director)
812-336-3681
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Commission on Multicultural Understanding (COMU)

Websitehttps://studentaffairs.indiana.edu/dean-students/commission-multicultural-understanding/index.shtml
AddressIndiana University
705 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, IN 47405
Description

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COMU uses committees made up of students, staff, and faculty to enhance the campus climate through education and increased communication on issues of oppression, gather information and encourage activities that increase awareness and understanding of racism and other forms of oppression, and promote greater communication on campus among all persons, regardless of race, age, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status.

ContactSuzie Chung
comu [at] indiana.edu
812-855-4463
Additional Contactsukchung [at] indiana.edu
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Communication Workers of America Local 4730 (CWA)

Address400 East Seventh Street, Poplars 832
Bloomington, IN
Description

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Union for IUB support staff and IUNW clerical/technical staff.

Contactcwa4730 [at] indiana.edu
812-855-8508
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Community Chamber Music Association of Bloomington

Websitehttp://communitychambermusicassociation.blogspot.com//
Address3333 S. Spring Branch Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

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Open to community musicians. Email for details.

ContactRuth Boshkoff (President)
Ruth.Boshkoff [at] gmail.com
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Community Eye Care Center

Websitehttps://optometry.iu.edu/patient-care/index.html
Address744 E. Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
Description

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You may call or e-mail us for an eye examination appointment--or use our online appointment form. Appointments are not necessary to visit our eyewear center, but please be sure to check in at the main desk when you arrive.

ContactDr. Patricia Henderson (Director)
cecc [at] indiana.edu
855-8436
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Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

Websitehttps://cfbmc.org/
Address101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 321
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

Created by individuals, families, and businesses who share a passion for Monroe County and a vision for its future, the Community Foundation has granted $21 million to more than 380 local nonprofit organizations. Our $26 million endowment is growing and so is the difference we make by connecting caring people, important cuases, and community resources.

ContactTina Peterson (President and Chief Executive Officer)
info [at] cfbmc.org
812-333-9016
Year Established1990
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc

Websitehttp://www.monroecommunitykitchen.com/
Address1515 S. Rogers Street
PO Box 3286
Bloomington, IN 47403
Additional AddressExpress:
1100 W 11th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Description

501(c)3 Hunger Relief agency providing free meals to anyone in need from two locations, from 4-6 pm, M-Sat, and outreach programs to the community's most vulnerable: children, older adults, and the chronically ill.

ContactVicki Pierce (Executive Director)
director [at] monroecommunitykitchen.com
812-332-0999
Year Established1983
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
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Compass Early Learning Center

Websitehttps://mcum.org/programs/compass/
AddressNorth
827 W. 14th Ct.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Additional AddressDowntown
219 E 4th St
Bloomington, IN 47408
Description

Compass Early Learning Center - North is a Licensed Center in Bloomington IN, with a maximum capacity of 84 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddler-Two; Three-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

 

Compass Early Learning Center - Downtown is a Licensed Center in Bloomington IN, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Toddler; Two-Five. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

ContactBrittney Denton (Director)
bdenton [at] mcum.org
812-339-3429
Additional ContactStacy Jones
sjones [at] mcum.org
812-727-3737
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Congregation Beth Shalom / Bloomington Jewish Community

Websitehttps://www.bethshalom-bjc.org/
Address3750 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47403
Description

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Congregation Beth Shalom is a house of community, of learning and of prayer that provides a unifying Jewish focus for its diverse membership as congregants explore their identity as Jews and their relationship as Jews to the larger community. To fulfill its mission, Beth Shalom offers communal activities; inreach to its members; outreach to the community; social welfare projects; education for children, teenagers, adults and families; and activities that foster spiritual exploration.

ContactSue Swartz (President)
bethshalombloomington [at] gmail.com
812-334-2440
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