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:Find [http://www.michianasober.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous] and [http://www.naindiana.org/ShowArea.php?iAreaID_req=3 Narcotics Anonymous] meetings around Michiana. | :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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:[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. |
:[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. | :[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. | ||
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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
