Community Resources
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| + | :Visit SJCPL's [http://www2.sjcpl.lib.in.us/cc/findrecords.php?-link=Search%20Community%20Connection%20Records Community Connection] to search for local organizations.''' | ||
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=='''Community Information and Events'''== | =='''Community Information and Events'''== | ||
:[http://365southbend.blogspot.com 365 South Bend] is a blog about the many activities, restaurants, hangouts and more that South Bend has to offer. | :[http://365southbend.blogspot.com 365 South Bend] is a blog about the many activities, restaurants, hangouts and more that South Bend has to offer. | ||
| - | : | + | :[http://events.inthebend.com/search?commit=Search&search=true&srad=40&st=event&st_select=event&svt=text&swhat=artseverywhere&swhen=&swhere=South+Bend%2CIN&srss=50 Arts events] from In the Bend (formerly Arts Everywhere) |
:[http://www.ci.south-bend.in.us/ City of South Bend] | :[http://www.ci.south-bend.in.us/ City of South Bend] | ||
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:The [http://indianalocalgovreform.iu.edu/ Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform] has been created to develop recommendations for reforming and restructuring local government. | :The [http://indianalocalgovreform.iu.edu/ Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform] has been created to develop recommendations for reforming and restructuring local government. | ||
| - | : | + | :[http://www.southbendtribune.com/entertainment/inthebend In the Bend]: local events from the South Bend Tribune |
:Local news stories and information can be found on the [http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Local_News_Sources Local News Sources] page. | :Local news stories and information can be found on the [http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Local_News_Sources Local News Sources] page. | ||
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:[http://movetosouthbend.wordpress.com Move to South Bend] is a blog about interesting places and events in our community. | :[http://movetosouthbend.wordpress.com Move to South Bend] is a blog about interesting places and events in our community. | ||
| - | :[http://www. | + | :[http://www.nrc4neighborhoods.org/ Neighborhood Resources Corporation] |
:Information about property sales can be found on the [http://www.sjcsheriff.com/sheriffsale.htm Sheriff's sales] page. | :Information about property sales can be found on the [http://www.sjcsheriff.com/sheriffsale.htm Sheriff's sales] page. | ||
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:[http://www.southbendon.com SouthBendOn] (Local Economic Development Information) | :[http://www.southbendon.com SouthBendOn] (Local Economic Development Information) | ||
| - | :[http://www. | + | :[http://www.ci.south-bend.in.us/residents/division/neighborhoods South Bend neighborhoods] |
:[http://StJosephChamberINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/EXTERNAL/WCPAGES/WCDirectory/Directory.aspx?&action=catlist&adkeyword=categorylist St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce] business directory by category | :[http://StJosephChamberINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/EXTERNAL/WCPAGES/WCDirectory/Directory.aspx?&action=catlist&adkeyword=categorylist St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce] business directory by category | ||
:[http://www.visitsouthbend.com/ Visit South Bend] | :[http://www.visitsouthbend.com/ Visit South Bend] | ||
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=='''Community Organizations'''== | =='''Community Organizations'''== | ||
| - | + | :Find [http://www.michianasober.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous] and [http://www.naindiana.org/ShowArea.php?iAreaID_req=3 Narcotics Anonymous] meetings around Michiana. | |
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| - | :Find [http://www.michianasober.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous] and [http:// | + | |
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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. | :[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. | ||
| - | :Try [http://www.charitynavigator.org/ Charity Navigator | + | :Try [http://www.charitynavigator.org/ Charity Navigator] to find out how a charity uses the donations they receive. |
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| + | :[http://mykroc.org/family.php Family Resource Center] at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center offers a food pantry, emergency financial assistance, family enrichment programs and scholarships. | ||
:The St. Joseph County Bar Association's [http://sjcba.org/referral.htm Lawyer Referral] service helps people find an attorney and lists programs that offer free legal assistance. | :The St. Joseph County Bar Association's [http://sjcba.org/referral.htm Lawyer Referral] service helps people find an attorney and lists programs that offer free legal assistance. | ||
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| + | :[http://michianagreenpages.org/ Michiana Green Pages] "A new way of living and doing business has arrived in Michiana; one that creates healthy, safe, and thriving communities. By living and buying green you will be nurturing and celebrating the choices that sustain us all." | ||
:[http://www.makeadifferencemichiana.org/ Make a Difference Michiana] is a website that connects Michiana nonprofit organizations. | :[http://www.makeadifferencemichiana.org/ Make a Difference Michiana] is a website that connects Michiana nonprofit organizations. | ||
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| + | :[http://sholo.org ShoLo] Shop Local "is a collaborative effort between locally-owned, independent businesses, service providers, and consumers to build and revitalize a thriving local economy." | ||
:The local [http://stjoe-redcross.org Red Cross] will provide information about donating blood. | :The local [http://stjoe-redcross.org Red Cross] will provide information about donating blood. | ||
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::(They can also be reached by dialing 211 or (574) 232-8201 ext. 233) | ::(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. | ::*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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=='''Arts Groups'''== | =='''Arts Groups'''== | ||
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:[http://www.southbendart.org/ South Bend Museum of Art] | :[http://www.southbendart.org/ South Bend Museum of Art] | ||
| - | :[http://www.southolddance.org/ | + | :[http://www.southolddance.org/ Southold Dance Theater] |
:[http://www.wvpe.org/index.php#/ WVPE/National Public Radio] | :[http://www.wvpe.org/index.php#/ WVPE/National Public Radio] | ||
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=='''Services for the Elderly'''== | =='''Services for the Elderly'''== | ||
| + | :[http://www.aarp.org/states/in/ AARP--South Bend Chapter] | ||
:[http://www.realservicesinc.com/ REAL Services] Agency on Aging (Services for the Elderly), (574) 284-2644 or (800) 552-7928 (Indiana only) | :[http://www.realservicesinc.com/ REAL Services] Agency on Aging (Services for the Elderly), (574) 284-2644 or (800) 552-7928 (Indiana only) | ||
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:[http://www.gaymichiana.org/index.html GayMichiana.org] | :[http://www.gaymichiana.org/index.html GayMichiana.org] | ||
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| + | :[http://www.girlsontherunmichiana.org Girls on the Run] | ||
:[http://www.michianaglbtcenter.org/ GLBT Resource Center of Michiana] | :[http://www.michianaglbtcenter.org/ GLBT Resource Center of Michiana] | ||
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=='''Housing Resources'''== | =='''Housing Resources'''== | ||
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:[http://www.cfh.net/ Center for the Homeless] 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 282-8700 | :[http://www.cfh.net/ Center for the Homeless] 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 282-8700 | ||
| - | :[http://www. | + | :[http://www.ci.south-bend.in.us/government/content/housing-programs Community Development South Bend] provides programs for mortgage, housing and home repair assistance for Individuals. |
:[http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org Homeless shelters] in the U.S. | :[http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org Homeless shelters] in the U.S. | ||
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| - | =='''Religious/Ethnic Groups'''== | + | =='''Religious/Ethnic/Country Groups'''== |
:[http://www.michianabahais.org/contact.html Bahai Center in South Bend] | :[http://www.michianabahais.org/contact.html Bahai Center in South Bend] | ||
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| + | :[http://sppsoc.freeshell.org/ministries.html Carica Milica Circle of Serbian Sisters] | ||
:[http://www.lacasadeamistad.org/ La Casa de Amistad] | :[http://www.lacasadeamistad.org/ La Casa de Amistad] | ||
:[http://www.indianablackexpo.com Indiana Black Expo] | :[http://www.indianablackexpo.com Indiana Black Expo] | ||
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| + | :[http://www.malawimatters.org/ Malawi Matters] | ||
:[http://michianamuslims.org/ Islamic Society of Michiana] | :[http://michianamuslims.org/ Islamic Society of Michiana] | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 14 February 2013
Contents |
SJCPL Resources
- Visit SJCPL's Community Connection to search for local organizations.
Community Information and Events
- 365 South Bend is a blog about the many activities, restaurants, hangouts and more that South Bend has to offer.
- Arts events from In the Bend (formerly Arts Everywhere)
- 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.
- In the Bend: local events from the South Bend Tribune
- 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.
- Bridges Out of Poverty is a group of organizations working together to help people move from poverty to self-sufficiency.
- Try Charity Navigator to find out how a charity uses the donations they receive.
- Family Resource Center at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center offers a food pantry, emergency financial assistance, family enrichment programs and scholarships.
- The St. Joseph County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral service helps people find an attorney and lists programs that offer free legal assistance.
- Michiana Green Pages "A new way of living and doing business has arrived in Michiana; one that creates healthy, safe, and thriving communities. By living and buying green you will be nurturing and celebrating the choices that sustain us all."
- Make a Difference Michiana is a website that connects Michiana nonprofit organizations.
- ShoLo Shop Local "is a collaborative effort between locally-owned, independent businesses, service providers, and consumers to build and revitalize a thriving local economy."
- 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.
Arts Groups
Services for the Elderly
- REAL Services Agency on Aging (Services for the Elderly), (574) 284-2644 or (800) 552-7928 (Indiana only)
Gender-focused Groups
Health Services
Housing Resources
- Center for the Homeless 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 282-8700
- Community Development South Bend provides programs for mortgage, housing and home repair assistance for Individuals.
- Homeless shelters in the U.S.
- Hope Ministries - 432 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 288-4842
