We’ve seen time and time again that there’s no community more giving and compassionate than the Wabash Valley.
Many folks are wondering how they can help their friends and neighbors during these difficult times; Others are looking for a little relief to get them through to better times.
How to Help
Whether you’re willing to lend a helping hand or need a hand to get yourself back on your feet, we’ve collected a list of area organizations that are here to serve you.
Also, if you belong to an organization that is here to help, text HOPE to 24609 or submit the form below!
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List of Organizations
Services Offered: CASA(Court appointed Special Advocates) provides support for abused and neglected children. They are currently in need of volunteers and are accepting electronic donations.
Contact Person: Glenna Cheesman(Vigo County CASA DIrector) Glenna.Cheesman@Vigocounty.in.gov
Phone Number: 812-231-5658
Address: 141 Oak St. Terre Haute, IN 47807
Website: http://vigocountycasa.net/
Additional Links: https://in-vigo.evintosolutions.com/volunteerapplication (Volunteer Application)
Services Offered: Catholic Charities Terre Haute serves the poor, the homeless, the elderly, the neglected children and the needy through Bethany House Emergency Shelter, Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank, Ryves Youth Center and the Christmas Store.
Contact Person: Jennifer Buell(Assistant Agency Director) jbuell@ccthin.org
Phone Number: 812-232-1447
Address: 1801 Poplar St. Terre Haute, IN 47803
Website: http://www.ccthin.org/
Additional Links: https://www.archindy.org/cc/terrehaute/emergency.html (Emergency Food Assistance)
Services Offered: CODA provides emergency shelter and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with violence prevention education to the community.
Contact Person: Sarah Campbell | codadirector@codaterrehaute.org
Phone Number: (812) 2321736
Address: 26 S 17th St, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Website: codaterrehaute.org
Services Offered: Covered With Love, Inc. Diaper Bank continues to serve families experiencing diaper needs in the Wabash Valley.
Contact Person: Karen Long(Board President) karen.coveredwithlove@gmail.com
Phone Number: Vigo and surrounding Indiana Counties 812-870-1819 Edgar/Clark Counties in Illinois 812-870-2528
Address: Meadows Shopping Center Lower Level, Suite 7Q
Website: Coveredwithloveinc.org
Additional Resources: Any diapers, wipes and other baby hygiene product donations are appreciated and can be dropped off on site. Call: 812-870-1819 prior to drop off
Services Offered: FLAG serves Veterans and First Responders from Parke county and outwards. Funeral escorts for Veterans families at no cost as well as aiding the homeless Veterans with FLAG Hygiene Kits. Currently distributing sanitizer/supplies to local
First Responders as they become available. We are 100% Volunteer and rely solely on donations.
Contact Person: Anthony Thompson | flagcharity@1791.com
Phone Number: (318) 286-0330
Address: 522 E 275 N, Marshall, IN 47859
Website: Donate Here
Additional Resources: Any diapers, wipes and other baby hygiene product donations are appreciated and can be dropped off on site. Call: 812-870-1819 prior to drop off
Services Offered: Kid Kare Project, Inc. is a 501 (3) C organization founded in December 1999. We provide material items and participation fee funding to children residing in households with incomes that fall within the federal poverty guidelines. Our services are also provided to those families with needs due to the Covid-19 crisis. Material items and participation funding include but are not limed to clothing, food items, hygiene items school supplies-including cap, and gown, yearbook, school photo, sports, and other extra-curricular activity fees, birthday, and Christmas gifts and Easter baskets and arrange haircuts for children as needed.
Contact Person: Rita Hixon | kidkare@kidkareproject.com
Phone Number: (765) 8321980
Address: 301 S. Main Street, PO Box 424, Clinton IN 47842
Website: Donate Here
Services Offered: We help the Homeless veteran’s and needy in Vigo
We provide clothing, hygiene product Blankets, sheets ,coats ,gloves ,shoes ,food ,tent and guide them in the correct direction for further help. We are 100% volunteers & 100% donations. We are open 2nd sat of each month 10am-2pm, Donation day is 3rd Wed of each month 1pm-3pm. Emergency situations can call for appt. We help those who fall between the cracks of getting help.
Contact Person: Mike Egy
Phone Number: (812) 230-1213
Address: 1000 south 14th street, Terre Haute , Indiana , 47802
Services Offered: Meals on Wheels enhances the quality of health and life of the elderly, disabled, sick and homebound community by the delivery of the nutritional meals and a Well Being Check by the volunteer drivers.
Contact Person: Charity Mouck(Volunteer & Program Coordinator) thmow.volunteer@gmail.com
Phone Number: 812-232-3878
Address: 300 S. 5th St. Terre Haute, IN 47807
Website: mowth.org
Additional Resources
- Urgent Needs: https://www.mowth.org/needs
- Provide Meals for Others: https://www.mowth.org/assistance
- Apply for Meals: https://www.mowth.org/apply-program
Services Offered: The key programs of Reach Services are:
Independent Living and Sustainability Services: Reach Services provides access to low-cost, adaptive, dignified housing and other services to individuals and families with a wide spectrum of challenges, such as homelessness, poverty, and disability. This program not only provides access to housing but access to the resources to obtain the components needed to maintain stable housing. Some of those services are the acquisition of important documents (birth certificates, Social Security cards, and ID cards), income, food, utilities, clothing, furniture, household items, personal care items, health insurance, healthcare (to include mental health), transportation, and financial literacy.
Veterans Services: Reach Services provides supportive services and resources to current and former members of the military. These services include housing, temporary financial assistance, guidance through the VA benefit and healthcare systems, and acquisition and training of support animals for a veteran in-need.
Lending Library: Reach Services has over 2,000 specially-designed or modified toys for children who are experiencing challenges achieving milestones and maintaining function within the five domains of development (gross motor, fine motor, cognition, language, and social-emotional). These items are available for loan at no-charge to teachers, therapists, and parents to assist in meeting the developmental needs of a child.
Medical Equipment Purchase and Loan: Reach Services has a large inventory of and can purchase durable medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, daily living aides) for adults and children who uninsured, under-insured, or the item is not covered by insurance.
Children’s Therapy Clinic: Reach Services provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy services to children ages 0-18. We are contracted with many commercial insurance companies, as well as Medicaid.
Contact Person: Travis Phillips | info@reachservices.care
Phone Number: (812) 232.6305
Address: 1400 Hulman Street, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Website: www.reachservices.care
Services Offered: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors through disaster relief, blood donations and more.
Contact Person: Theo Boots(Executive Director for the Southwest Indiana Chapter) theo.boots@redcross.org
Phone Number: 812-471-7200
Website: redcross.org/indiana
Services Offered: The Salvation Army of Terre Haute can assist those in the community with emergency needs such as: food, rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, and more.
Contact Person: Jaylee Dispennett( Social Services Case Manager) Jaylee.Dispennett@usc.salvationarmy.org
Phone Number: 812-232-4081
Address: 234 S. 8th St. Terre Haute, IN 47807
Services Offered: We fill our boxes with non perishable food items, hygiene products, and our book box. We stock them as we get donations. We try to keep them as full as possible.
Contact Person:Adrian McDonald or Monica McDonald
Phone Number: 812-241-6623
Address: 5448 North Clinton Street, Terre Haute, Indiana , 47805
Services Offered: We offer quality child care for ages 3 to 12 years old. We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Child and is rated a Level 4 in the Paths to Quality. United Child Care Center is also an approved On My Way Pre- K program.
Contact Person:Camille Collera
Phone Number: 812-232-2546
Address: 2051 Beech Street, Terre Haute, Indiana , 47804
Services Offered: WCIEDD is responsible for developing, managing and implementing many federal, state and local programs throughout West Central Indiana.
Contact Person: Ryan Keller(Executive Director) rkeller@westcentralin.com
Phone Number: 812-238-1561
Address: Meadows Center, 2800 Poplar St, STE 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Website: westcentralin.com
Services Offered: WICAA provides local services for programs such as Women, Infants, & Children (WIC), Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Family Development, Senior Programs, and Head Start/Early Head Start in various Wabash Valley counties.
Contact Person: Angela Lambert | alambert@wicaa.org
Phone Number: (812) 232-1264
Address: 705 S. 5th St.T erre Haute, IN 47807
Website: wicaa.org
