Community Resources
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| + | :The United Way's [http://www.211.org/ReferWeb/Detail.aspx?s46601;0;0;104622;117944;50424 211 Information and Referral Service] has information on locating services throughout St. Joseph and Marshall Counties. | ||
| + | ::(They can also be reached by dialing (574) 232-8201; ask to be transferred to "211".) | ||
| + | :Where are [http://www.michianasober.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous] meetings around Michiana? What about [http://www.naindiana.org/ShowArea.php?iRegionID=3 Narcotics Anonymous]? | ||
| + | :I donate money to several charities. How can I find out how my money is being spent? [http://www.charitynavigator.org/ (Charity Navigator Rating)] | ||
:How do I find [http://old.sjcpl.org/databases/commconn/ Community Organizations] (Community Connection)? | :How do I find [http://old.sjcpl.org/databases/commconn/ Community Organizations] (Community Connection)? | ||
| - | : | + | :I need an attorney. How can I contact the St. Joseph County Bar Association's [http://www.sjcba.org/referral.asp Lawyer Referral] Service? |
| - | + | :A listing of local offices for state and federal agencies can be found at the [[Government Offices|Local Government Offices]] page. | |
:I want to know about donating blood. Where is our local [http://stjoe-redcross.org Red Cross]? | :I want to know about donating blood. Where is our local [http://stjoe-redcross.org Red Cross]? | ||
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:When is the next [http://www.sjcsheriff.com/sheriffsale.htm Sheriff's Sale]? | :When is the next [http://www.sjcsheriff.com/sheriffsale.htm Sheriff's Sale]? | ||
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:Where can I find 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? | :Where can I find 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? | ||
| - | : | + | :[http://www.urcsjc.org/ United Religious Community] is a non-profit agency that fosters religious cooperation and understanding in St. Joseph County. |
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| + | ;Community Events: | ||
| + | :Local news stories and information can be found on the [[Current Events|Local News and News Sites]] page. | ||
| + | :WNDU has a [http://www.wndu.com/community Community Calendar] of local events. | ||
;Elderly: | ;Elderly: | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 6 August 2007
- Community Resources
- The United Way's 211 Information and Referral Service has information on locating services throughout St. Joseph and Marshall Counties.
- (They can also be reached by dialing (574) 232-8201; ask to be transferred to "211".)
- Where are Alcoholics Anonymous meetings around Michiana? What about Narcotics Anonymous?
- I donate money to several charities. How can I find out how my money is being spent? (Charity Navigator Rating)
- How do I find Community Organizations (Community Connection)?
- I need an attorney. How can I contact the St. Joseph County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service?
- A listing of local offices for state and federal agencies can be found at the Local Government Offices page.
- I want to know about donating blood. Where is our local Red Cross?
- When is the next Sheriff's Sale?
- Where can I find a list of Tax Exempt or non-profit organizations in St. Joseph County or Indiana?
- United Religious Community is a non-profit agency that fosters religious cooperation and understanding in St. Joseph County.
- Community Events
- Local news stories and information can be found on the Local News and News Sites page.
- WNDU has a Community Calendar of local events.
- Elderly
- REAL Services Agency on Aging (Services for the Elderly), (574) 284-2644 or (800) 552-7928 (Indiana only)
- Housing
- Center for the Homeless 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 282-8700
- Hope Rescue Mission - 532 S. Michigan St., (574) 288-4842
- Subsidized and Section 8 Housing Search
- Homeless Shelters in the U.S. - alphabetic listing by state (Artists Helping Children)
- Grassroots Shelters Directory - Homeless Shelters in the U.S. - alphabetic listing by state
