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


 

People Experiencing Homelessness - Community Organizations

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Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Description: 

The Shalom Community Center is dedicated to relieving the plight of those experiencing homelessness and poverty in South Central Indiana. Since access to food, housing, education, and health and human services are fundamental human rights; we seek to meet these basic needs. As a non profit resource center, we deliver social services directly and in collaboration with other agencies in a respectful and secure environment. We advocate for the most vulnerable among us and promote activities that empower people to develop their assets to the fullest extent possible.

Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
Bloomington
IN
47402
Contact
Shalom Day Center, Dining Hall, and Administrative

Bloomington Catholic Worker/Christian Radical

Description: 

The Bloomington Catholic Worker is a community in the tradition of the Catholic Worker movement. The Catholic Worker movement lives the vision of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, who believed that a peaceable revolution would result if people imitated Jesus Christ's nonviolence, voluntary poverty, and radical hospitality. The BCW/CR is an ecumenical Christian intentional community that tries to live, pray and work both with each other and with the poor we encounter.

 

The BCW/CR is completely autonomous and has no institutional connection to the Roman Catholic Church. We try to offer housing, food, clothing and love to people facing homelessness. We perform the works of mercy and nonviolently oppose the works of war. We strive to practice the Sermon on the Mount, community living, voluntary poverty, personalism, and care for the environment.

 

We host a potluck every Thursday evening from 5:30 - 7:30 pm that is open to all who may be interested in our mission or in need of a meal. You may also call to make arrangements to join us for dinner any other night of the week.

Address
821 N. Blair Avenue
Bloomington
IN
47404
Contact
812-339-4456

Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc

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.

Year Established: 
1983 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
Bloomington
IN
47403

Friend's Place

Description: 

Emergency Shelter that can house forty women, men, and nonbinary adults experiencing homelessness. Clients can sleep, wash their clothes, and take care of personal hygiene needs while meeting with a case manager to meet their housing needs.

Case managers will help guests connect with permanent housing opportunities, educational and employment opportunities, and health care resources.

Plus, as a program of Beacon, Inc. Friend’s Place, guests have access to all of the nonprofit’s services.

Address
919 S. Rogers Street
Bloomington
IN
47402
Additional Address
Bloomington
IN

Housing and Urban Development/Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program

Description: 

The HUD_VASH Program provides permanent housing to homeless veterans through a partnership with the local housing authority.

Address
455 S Landmark Ave.
Bloomington
IN
47403
Contact
Maryjane
McNabb, MSW, LCSW
812-336-5723
877-683-0865

Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM)- Emergency Services Program

Description: 

Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM) is a nurturing organization serving working families and those in distress by assisting with emergency needs and subsidized childcare. They provide quality education and a safe place for children, basic needs assistance for the poor, and community service opportunities.

Year Established: 
1939 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
827 W. 14th Ct.
Bloomington
IN
47404
Contact
Erin
Predmore
Executive Director
812-339-3429

New Hope Family Shelter

Description: 

New Hope Family Shelter’s mission is to provide temporary shelter for homeless families in Bloomington and Monroe County and, in collaboration with other agencies, to help those families regain housing by addressing the problems that led to homelessness. The shelter provides accommodation for up to six families at a time for up to 90 days each while our case manager and director works with those families in daily contact and weekly conferences.

Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
Bloomington
IN
47402

ReStore - Habitat for Humanity

Description: 

Habitat ReStore is a discount home improvement store with all proceeds from sales going to support the work of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County. Individuals and businesses make donations of building materials, furniture, appliances, and other home improvement items which are sold to the public at a discount.

Year Established: 
2004 (all day)
Address
Bloomington
IN
47401

Salvation Army

Description: 

Social Services: Monica Clemons- Director 812-336-4310 ext. 100

Thrift Store: 812-334-1366

Volunteering: Lt. Shannon Forney 812-336-4310 ext. 103

Pastor/Executive Director: Lt. Sharyn Tennyson 812-336-4310 ext. 101

The mission of The Salvation Army is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Year Established: 
1907 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
111 N. Rogers St.
PO Box 2117
Bloomington
IN
47403
Additional Address
P.O. Box 2117
Bloomington
IN
47402
Contact
Sharyn
Tennyson
Lieutenant
812-336-4310
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