Agencies that Provide Basic Services

BROADWAY CHRISTIAN PARISH
Phone: (574) 289-0333

BACKGROUND: Broadway Christian Parish is a United Methodist Church on the southeast side of South Bend, that has chosen to become a service to the neighborhood around it. They provide a variety of services to the people who live near the church.

MISSION:
To serve the local community as the church in the world.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:
*Headstart classes *Help for children after school *Summer Garden Project *Food assistance *Sunday community dinner free and open to the public

VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteers are needed to help with the Sunday meal-cooking, serving and cleaning up. The church recruits a new meal team every 6 weeks. They would also be interested in having student volunteers help with a neighborhood clean-up (one time event).

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES of Michiana, Inc.
Phone: (574) 234-1661

BACKGROUND: Goodwill Industries provides a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation program for disabled and vocationally disadvantaged people to help them become independent and meaningfully employed. It also coordinates sheltered employment and support services. Goodwill stores provide affordable goods and clothing to the community.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:
*Greet shoppers *Bag merchandise *Tell children stories in the creche area

VOLUNTEERS: There are abundant opportunities to create tasks for volnteers to participate in all aspects of Goodwill's activities. Volunteers are needed particularly to help with monthly half-price sales at Goodwill stores.

REAL Services, Inc.
1151 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46634
(574) 284-2644, ext. 266
Contact: Jackie Boynton, Volunteer Service Coordinator

We are a non-profit social service agency that provides assistance to low-income elderly and disabled persons. We offer transportation services, meal delivery, congregate meal sites, senior employment, home weatherization, energy assistance, adult guardianship, and case management services. We help senior citizens remain in their homes with services. Since so many senior citizens are on our long waiting lists for a home care agency to provide help in their own home, have poor health, meager incomes and little or no insurance, we are recruiting volunteers to assist as friendly visitors, respite volunteer companions, housekeepers, handymen, and grocery shoppers. Ideal candidates must be 21 years of age, agree to an interview, and allow us to contact 3 character references and conduct a criminal background check. Must have reliable transportation and be available for a 2 hour weekly or bi-monthly assignment for a semester basis.
Seeking caring persons who can easily relate to older adults who may be ill and/or suffer from some form of dementia. Monthly report is required.
Training is offered on a scheduled basis. Assignments are usually available during the day time, afternoon and on weekends. No evenings are available.
This assignment is also available for professional, support staff and interested persons in the community for a six month commitment.

Guardian Volunteer Advocates represent a client who resides in a nursing home and has little or no family involvement. Volunteer advocates on the behalf of the client to see that all needs are met. REAL assumes legal guardianship and the volunteer becomes our "eyes and ears" in the community. Makes medical and legal decisions. No finances are handled by the volunteer. Must be 21 and agree to a one year commitment. Visits may be made around your busy schedule. Must have reliable transportation. Application procedure including interview, 3 references and background check. Monthly report is required. Training is provided. No legal background is required. Seeking caring individuals who have good communication skills and ability to advocate for another. This assignment is also available for professional, support staff and interested persons in the community.

Community service is available to college students to assist with meal delivery through our Meals on Wheels program Monday through Friday, beginning at 11:00 a.m. till approximately 12:30 p.m. Application process. Transportation is required to get to meal site. Volunteer will then be matched with a current volunteer for on-the-job training. This assignment is a unique way to become exposed to volunteer work as well as being exposed to various cultures, ethic groups and living situations. We can offer 8 or more hours of community service for class credit with approval of professor.
Greatest need is during winter and summer months. Need 2 week notice. This assignment is also available for professional, support and interested persons in the community.

Specialized assignments are also available. Seeking student interns who would be willing to assist with age sensitivity third grade school
presentations in the fall. This is an intergenerational program that
provides information to children about aging so that they may be able to identify seniors in trouble.
Time frame is contingent upon class requirements.

www.realservices.org

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
South Bend, IN
Phone:

BACKGROUND: St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic organization that provides basic assistance to the most destitute in the South Bend Community. They have been operating in South Bend for over twenty-five years. They provide a variety of basic kinds of assistance to families and single people who have no other place to go.

MISSION:
St. Vincent de Paul is an international organization to help sufferers.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:
*Assistance Program (234-6211)
*Soup Kitchen
*Budget Counseling (234-6211)

VOLUNTEERS:
Donations of clothing, food, and household items are always welcome for the thrift store that the society operates. Volunteers are also needed to work in the thrift store that the society operates. St. Vincent de Paul will come to campus to collect used items if arrangements are made. Anyone organizing a food or clothing drive can work through this grass roots organization.

SALVATION ARMY
540 South Carroll Street
P.O. Box 566
South Bend, IN 46624
Phone: (574) 233-9471 (South Bend)
Phone: (574) 255-1787 (Mishawaka)

BACKGROUND: The Salvation Army has served the South Bend community for over thirty years. They assist people with their basic needs by providing food and emergency assistance. They distribute Christmas baskets and other special food needs.

MISSION:
The Salvation Army is a charitable organization based on the philosophy of "Heart to God and Hand to Man." The organization provides emergency assistance to families and activities for youth and adults. It also provides referrals outside the South Bend-Mishawaka area to children's homes, residences and hospitals for unwed mothers, overnight housing for transients, and summer camps.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:*Latchkey Program * Day Camp *The Guarding Program–girls 1-12 grades *League of Mercy- meet needs of individuals that are sick and handicapped; in hospitals, nursing programs, etc. *The Discovery Club - encourages young people to connect with peers, with older siblings and other caring adults, with positive strengths in their communities and in their cultures. Program is designed for kids between 10-14 *Emergency Assistance Program - Designed to meet needs of residents and transients in regards to food: clothing and shelter

VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
*Tutors and recreation aids to assist with youth program Wednesday, Thursday, afternoons from 3:30 PM. This will involve tutoring and interacting with South Bend youth, ages 10-14
*Classroom aids
*Data Entry Assistants, or Office Assistant
*Janitorial
Nursery Helpers: are needed Wednesday evenings during Family Night program between 6:30 PM and 9 PM

URBAN LEAGUE OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
914 Lincoln Way West
(mailing address)
P.O. Box 4043
South Bend, IN 46634
Phone: (574) 287-2800

BACKGROUND: The mission of the Urban League is to assist African-Americans and other minorities in achieving economic and social equality. This mission is carried out through programs of advocacy, education, referrals/assistance, community awareness, and bridge building.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:
*Social Services Referral
*Minority Scholarship Program
*Nulites