Archives: Partners
Clubhouse of Saint Joseph County
Clubhouse of Saint Joseph County FOCUS: The Clubhouse is a supportive community for people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness. We provide opportunities for employment education and wellness. ACTIVITIES: Students work side-by-side with members of the clubhouse in all aspects of the program, including computer literacy, skill building, social activities, organization of daily life, and […]
South Bend Community Re-Entry Center
South Bend Community Re-Entry Center FOCUS: To provide re-entry services to offenders being released throughout Indiana. The Center has both a Work Release Program and Level 1 Program component for offenders with two years or fewer to serve. ACTIVITIES: Gain real world experience in corrections working directly with adult offenders. Given the SBCRC population, it is more […]
Nexus House
Nexus House FOCUS: To provide a transitional housing program for men re-entering society after incarceration. ACTIVITIES: Provide basic life- skills assistance to clients; provide transportation to employment site; tutoring and mentoring when appropriate; and assist clients in maintaining the property. HOURS: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday through Saturday PLACEMENTS: up to 5 CONTACT:Melvin Billingsley260-246-7258melvin.billingsley@frontier.com
Dismas House of South Bend
Dismas House of South Bend FOCUS: To bring students and volunteers together with individuals returning from incarceration to help them successfully reenter the community as contributing members. ACTIVITIES: Become a student resident for one-to-two semester or for certain ND courses/programs internship and work-study opportunities. Also, cook an evening meal, dine with residents or help with an event. […]
Center for Community Justice
Center for Community Justice FOCUS: We build safer communities by providing pathways to healing for those in need. ACTIVITIES: Students may assist with either our Restorative Mediation and Facilitation services or our transitional and Recovery Coaching. Students might observe pre-mediation intake meetings and mediation meetings between victims and offenders or community members and assist with case management, […]
Youth Services Bureau of St. Joseph County, Inc.
Youth Services Bureau of St. Joseph County, Inc. FOCUS: To assist youth in crisis or at risk of homelessness, ages 12-22. ACTIVITIES: Prepare a meal with clients at the shelter, assist with coordination of drives for needed hygiene items for homeless youth, and creation of care packages. HOURS: MON–FRI 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; some evenings and Saturdays […]
YMCA of Michiana
YMCA of Michiana FOCUS: To provide outstanding services that encourage healthy lifestyles for everyone in the community, with particular focus on shaping the values of young people and families. ACTIVITIES: Assist with facility-related projects, coaching of youth sports, or spending time with children in Child Watch. Assistance needed with annual event held in September. HOURS: MON–FRI 5:30 a.m.–10:00 […]
Transformation Ministries
Transformation Ministries FOCUS: We seek to transform the hearts and minds of youth and their families while connecting others to the city in a positive way. ACTIVITIES: Typical activities that students can engage in include: City Light Kids (CLK) is an after-school program for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The vision of this program is to […]
Take Ten
Take Ten FOCUS: To provide conflict resolution education curriculum that teaches youth and adults to respond to conflict non-violently. ACTIVITIES: Volunteers are trained to work in teams in local schools once per week and implement the curriculum. Students plan and teach the lessons to all grades of children. HOURS: MON–FRI during or directly after school; some evenings are […]
St. Joseph County Parks
St. Joseph County Parks FOCUS: To conserve and care for significant natural areas, and promote understanding and stewardship of our natural and cultural heritage through park programs and services for families and individuals. ACTIVITIES: Assist with office work, grounds keeping, projects such as wood splitting and playground mulching, removing invasive species, trail work, assisting with special events, […]