Events

The Center for the Homeless has several major events that provide crucial income to cover the operating costs involved in supporting the 200 men, women, and children who live at the Center on any given day. In addition, various groups throughout the area put on events for our benefit. These events help raise significant revenue to provide the basics of food and shelter while also funding adult basic education, a five-week job training/retention class, case management, GED preparation courses, access to a housing specialist, and the only Montessori class in the United States which exclusively serves homeless children.

For information on any of these events, please call our Development Office at 574-282-8700.

Upcoming Events:

February

16- 5-9:00pm, Five Guys at Eddy Street gives 10% of dinner proceeds to the center. Join us!

17- STAR Graduation 12:15pm at the Center

 

March

1- New YPAP Members orientation 5:30 @ the Center

9- Trivia Night 7-11 @ Legends of Notre Dame

17- U93 Saint Patrick's Day Tent Party

 

April

13- STAR Graduation

14- Homeward Bound 5K Walk/Run

20- Dancing With Our Stars Miracle Auction

 

Immediate Needs

Immediate Needs

  • Cold Weather Items
    • Hand warmers
    • Heavy socks
    • Boots/Boot liners
    • Durable gloves/mittens
    • Coats
    • Fleece
    • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Double or triple-edge razors
  • Full size bath soap
  • Lysol wipes
  • African American Hair Care products
  • Feminine Hygiene Products (super and long)
  • Full-sized bottles of shampoos/conditioners
  • Travel-sized bottles of body wash/shampoos, conditioners
  • Q-tips
  • Band-aids
  • Diapers/wipes
  • Deodorant
  • Copy Paper

We are grateful for your donations to the Center for the Homeless. Thank you!

 

Critical Needs

Ongoing Needs

  • In-kind donation of routine maintenance on CFH vehicles
  • New socks and underwear (men's and women's)
  • X-Large - XXXL shirts, men and women
  • Women’s dress shoes (sizes 8 and up)
  • Towels/wash cloths
  • Men's Shoes: size 9-14
  • Laundry detergent
  • Bleach
  • Common toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, powder, etc)
  • Lip balm
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Ear Plugs
  • 2 to 3-inch 3-ring binders
  • Good Quality Books
  • Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, aspirin
  • Educational activity books for grades 2-5
  • Blue collared shirts (youth and adult S, M, L)
  • Belts
  • Board Games (no DVD games)
  • DVD movies rated PG
  • Sporting equipment (jump ropes, dodgeballs, etc.)
  • Construction paper
  • Supplies for first aid kits
  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Infant Orajel
  • Underwear for children
  • Socks
  • Kleenex
  • Ziploc bags
  • Toddler dress up clothes
  • Toys for infants 0-12 months
  • Shower flip flops
  • latex gloves
  • Pack 'n' Plays

If you would like to donate additional items please feel free to drop them off with the front desk. Thank you!

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