Community Resources
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::(They can also be reached by dialing (574) 232-8201; ask to be transferred to "211".) | ::(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]? | :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. | + | :I donate money to several charities. Where 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)? | ||
| + | :The [http://indianalocalgovreform.iu.edu/ Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform] has been created to develop recommendations for reforming and restructuring local government. | ||
:I need an attorney. How can I contact the St. Joseph County Bar Association's [http://www.sjcba.org/referral.asp Lawyer Referral] Service? | :I need an attorney. How can I contact the St. Joseph County Bar Association's [http://www.sjcba.org/referral.asp Lawyer Referral] Service? | ||
:Where can I find the phone number for the local '''Post Office''' or the nearest '''License Branch''' location? The [[Government Offices|Local Government Offices]] page contains phone numbers and addresses. | :Where can I find the phone number for the local '''Post Office''' or the nearest '''License Branch''' location? The [[Government Offices|Local Government Offices]] page contains phone numbers and addresses. | ||
Revision as of 14:30, 9 August 2007
- Community Organizations
- 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. Where can I find out how my money is being spent? (Charity Navigator Rating)
- How do I find Community Organizations (Community Connection)?
- The Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform has been created to develop recommendations for reforming and restructuring local government.
- I need an attorney. How can I contact the St. Joseph County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service?
- Where can I find the phone number for the local Post Office or the nearest License Branch location? The Local Government Offices page contains phone numbers and addresses.
- 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.
- The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County sponsors Arts Everywhere, the area's "Ultimate Guide to Arts & Culture."
- Resources for the Elderly
- REAL Services Agency on Aging (Services for the Elderly), (574) 284-2644 or (800) 552-7928 (Indiana only)
- Housing Resources
- 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
