Archives: Partners
Faith in Indiana
Faith in Indiana FOCUS: An opportunity for all. Faith in Indiana is a catalyst for marginalized peoples and faith communities to act collectively for racial and economic equity in Indiana. CONTACT:Anre Stoner574-220-6629andregstoner@gmail.com
Casa Program of St. Joseph County
Casa Program of St. Joseph County FOCUS: To recruit, screen, train, supervise, and support volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children who are wards of the Department of Child Services in St. Joseph County. ACTIVITIES: Volunteers advocate for children in the court system as a result of alleged physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and/or neglect. Volunteers meet […]
Our Lady of the Road (An Apostolate of the Catholic Worker Community)
Our Lady of the Road (An Apostolate of the Catholic Worker Community) FOCUS: To practice “works of mercy” through offering breakfast, laundry, and shower facilities to people on the streets of South Bend, with particular emphasis on rebuilding relationships in the South Bend community across divisions of race, class, and gender. Also home to Common Goods […]
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Food Bank of Northern Indiana FOCUS: To work in partnership with the community to feed the hungry, increase awareness of the effects of hunger, and to lead programs to alleviate hunger. ACTIVITIES: Sort food from food drives, pack orders, staff food pantry, clerical support, help with events, prepare food kits, and support a community food drive. HOURS: MON, […]
Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.
Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. FOCUS: To work in the near northwest neighborhood of South Bend to ensure the lasting success of our community by providing affordable housing, organizing and empowering neighbors, and promoting our neighborhood and neighborhood needs within the wider community. ACTIVITIES: Numerous opportunities from one-day projects to on-going service or research to internships. We prefer […]
Life Treatment Centers, Inc.
Life Treatment Centers, Inc. FOCUS: To strengthen our community by positively impacting the lives of men and women afflicted with various forms of addiction. ACTIVITIES: Front desk attendant, residential housing aides, detoxification aide, landscaping, treatment aide specialists, and special projects. HOURS: MON–SUN 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. REQUIREMENTS: 18 +; background check; Spanish – helpful but not required; TB […]
Hope Ministries
Hope Ministries FOCUS: To support men, women, and children who are homeless through a variety of Christ-centered programs and services. ACTIVITIES: Assist with resident services, child care, youth services, administrative assistance, special events, serving meals, sorting donations and weather amnesty. HOURS: MON–FRI 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some service opportunities happen nights and weekends. PLACEMENTS: up to 5 CONTACT:Alison […]
Center for the Homeless – CELC SITE
Center for the Homeless – CELC SITE FOCUS: To offer life-changing services and programs for 200 men, women, children, and military veterans as they work to break the cycle of homelessness. ACTIVITIES: Volunteers assist in our adult education and workplace readiness programs, front desk, youth services, food service, donations, community garden (seasonal), and administrative areas. HOURS: The front […]
Catholic Worker House
Catholic Worker House FOCUS: To practice the “works of mercy” by offering hospitality (overnight shelter and dinner 6:30 p.m. nightly) to folks who find themselves on the street in South Bend. ACTIVITIES: Preparing dinner, processing donated vegetables, cooking and cleaning. HOURS: MON-FRI 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., SAT-SUN 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. PLACEMENTS: up to 5 CONTACT:Brandon Turk(574) 344-8495peterclaverhouse@gmail.com
Saint Joseph Health System-Mishawaka Campus
Saint Joseph Health System-Mishawaka Campus FOCUS: To improve the health of our community and to create a health system to deliver exceptional care close to home. ACTIVITIES: Volunteers provide support and assistance in serving the needs of our patients, families, guests and staff. HOURS: Office hours: MON–FRI 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Volunteer Opportunities MON–SUN 8:00 a.m. – […]