Community Resources
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'''Please visit St. Joseph County Public Library's [http://www2.sjcpl.lib.in.us/cc/findrecords.php?-link=Search%20Community%20Connection%20Records Community Connection] to search for local organizations.'''<br> | '''Please visit St. Joseph County Public Library's [http://www2.sjcpl.lib.in.us/cc/findrecords.php?-link=Search%20Community%20Connection%20Records Community Connection] to search for local organizations.'''<br> | ||
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| + | :Find [http://www.michianasober.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous] and [http://portaltools.na.org/portaltools/MeetingLoc Narcotics Anonymous] meetings around Michiana. | ||
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| + | :[http://bridgeofhopesjc.com/ Bridge of Hope St. Joseph County] is an organization that helps single mothers to find housing and to develop financial self-sufficiency. | ||
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| + | :[http://www.sjcbridges.org/about.htm Bridges Out of Poverty] is a group of organizations working together to help people move from poverty to self-sufficiency. | ||
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| + | :Try [http://www.charitynavigator.org/ Charity Navigator Rating] to find out how a charity uses the donations they receive. | ||
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| + | :The St. Joseph County Bar Association's [http://sjcba.org/referral.htm Lawyer Referral] service helps people find an attorney. | ||
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| + | :[http://www.makeadifferencemichiana.org/ Make a Difference Michiana] is a website that connects Michiana nonprofit organizations. | ||
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| + | :The local [http://stjoe-redcross.org Red Cross] will provide information about donating blood. | ||
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| + | :Here is a list of [http://www.taxexemptworld.com/search.asp?type=ow&state=IN Tax Exempt] or non-profit organizations in St. Joseph County or Indiana. | ||
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| + | :[http://www.uwsjc.org/ United Way of St. Joseph County] | ||
| + | :The United Way's [http://211us.org/ Information and Referral Service] has information on locating services throughout St. Joseph and Marshall Counties. | ||
| + | ::(They can also be reached by dialing 211 or (574) 232-8201 ext. 233) | ||
| + | :United Way's [http://www.referweb.net/uwsj/ 2-1-1 Community Resource Directory] allows you to search for services and resources. | ||
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Revision as of 15:13, 24 January 2012
Please visit St. Joseph County Public Library's Community Connection to search for local organizations.
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Community Information and Events
- 365 South Bend is a blog about the many activities, restaurants, hangouts and more that South Bend has to offer.
- The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County sponsors Arts Everywhere, the area's "Ultimate Guide to Arts & Culture."
- WNDU has a Community Calendar of local events.
- Downtown South Bend (DTSB) has information about events, stores, restaurants, nightlife and more in South Bend's downtown.
- The Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform has been created to develop recommendations for reforming and restructuring local government.
- For license branch and post office locations, please visit our Online Directory Assistance subject guide.
- Local news stories and information can be found on the Local News Sources page.
- Move to South Bend is a blog about interesting places and events in our community.
- Information about property sales can be found on the Sheriff's sales page.
- SouthBendOn (Local Economic Development Information)
- St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce business directory by category
Community Organizations
- Find Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings around Michiana.
- Bridge of Hope St. Joseph County is an organization that helps single mothers to find housing and to develop financial self-sufficiency.
- Bridges Out of Poverty is a group of organizations working together to help people move from poverty to self-sufficiency.
- Try Charity Navigator Rating to find out how a charity uses the donations they receive.
- The St. Joseph County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral service helps people find an attorney.
- Make a Difference Michiana is a website that connects Michiana nonprofit organizations.
- The local Red Cross will provide information about donating blood.
- Here is a list of Tax Exempt or non-profit organizations in St. Joseph County or Indiana.
- United Way of St. Joseph County
- The United Way's Information and Referral Service has information on locating services throughout St. Joseph and Marshall Counties.
- (They can also be reached by dialing 211 or (574) 232-8201 ext. 233)
- United Way's 2-1-1 Community Resource Directory allows you to search for services and resources.
Services for the Elderly
- REAL Services Agency on Aging (Services for the Elderly), (574) 284-2644 or (800) 552-7928 (Indiana only)
Health Services
Housing Resources
- Center for the Homeless 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 282-8700
- Homeless shelters in the U.S.
- Hope Ministries - 432 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 288-4842
Religious/Ethnic Groups
Arts Groups
