Creating a bridge from homeless to home is a hands-on, community-wide effort. We invite the participation of groups and individuals, and always have many areas in which you can apply your talents. Here are just a few current areas of opportunity (we also welcome your ideas).

Direct Client Support

For Families

• Provide support to a single mom: baby-sit, help clean, mentor,etc.
• Prepare a meal for one of our families
• Drive participants to appointments
• Provide a computer for one home
• Tutor an adult studying for the GED
• Provide hair cuts, coloring

For Children

• Tutor in reading, math and other school subjects
• Take a family on an outing, to a museum, zoo, ball game, etc.

Support Services

• Cash donations
• Serve on a committee: fundraising, audit or finance
• Put on a fundraiser
• Help in the office
• Organize a food drivev

Maintenance / Repairs

• Purchase state income tax credits (NAP)
• Do yard work summer and fall
• Volunteer to clean an apartment after a participant moves out
• Volunteer for repair work: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting
• Clean gutters and downspouts

For a complete list of specific current volunteer needs, please contact Kathleen McClure at 219-548-2800 extension 204 or by email.