Thank you, Michiana, for your outstanding support of 22 Ways of Giving!
22 Ways of Giving is WSBT's annual holiday campaign, shining a spotlight on 22 outstanding not-for-profit agencies in our community. In the past six years, we have raised more than $300,000 in cash, plus tons of food, clothing, furniture, bedding, toys and more for the neediest in our community. Hundreds of volunteers have been recruited, too, to help the agency of their choice.
Saturday, December 13, we had another wonderful day for 22 Ways of Giving LIVE! Our 22 agencies received much-needed cash and donations from all over the area. But the need is still great. Take a moment to look at the list of agencies below, watch the videos of our reports about each agency, and see how you can help.
It's not too late to make an online donation!
For more information, please contact WSBT creative customer services assistant Cassie Spier at (574) 247-7986.
AGENCY LIST 2008
1200 W. Main St.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Contact: Joyce Kemp: 269-926-8766
Service area: Benton Township
Services: Safe environment for youth after school, holidays
Donation items: Monetary donation, bus passes, color printers, sports equipment, art and school supplies, board games, puzzles, newer computers, office supplies, drama supplies-costumes, new gym floor
813 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601
Contact: Jacqueline Kronk: 574-282-8700
Service area: South Bend and Michiana
Services: Safe shelter and food for men, women and children
Donation items: Volunteers, Clorox wipes, Tylenol (adult and children), diapers (size 4 & 5), picnic tables, grocery gift cards, men and women undergarments, men’s work boots, hand sanitizer, bath towels, toiletries
2015 W. Western Ave. Suite 233
South Bend, IN 46619
Contact: April Kwiatkowski: 574-234-1169
Service area: All of Michiana
Services: Social, educational and recreational programs for youth
Donation items: Volunteers, marching flags, go-carts, ping pong table, air hockey table, video games, office space, craft supplies, yoga mats, exercise balls, basketball hoop
2930 S. Nappanee St.
Elkhart, IN 46517
Contact: Rob Staley: 574-533-3429
Service area: Elkhart & St. Joseph counties
Services: Faith based education assistance
Donation items: School supplies, scholarships, gently used furniture, breakfast, lunch, and snack food items
2555 Oakland Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46517
Contact: Susan Medlin: 574-295-1820
Service area: Elkhart County
Services: Personal support, transportation and in-home services to the elderly and families
Donation items: Building for office, minivan or larger car, 8 new computers, scanners, printers, cleaning supplies, food donations, volunteers
521 S. St. Joseph St.
South Bend, IN 46634
Contact: Maria Kaczmarek: 574-233-8522
Service area: All of Northern Indiana
Services: Assistance and support to men and women adjusting to life after incarceration
Donation items: Monetary donations, gift cards, twin bedding, mattresses, box springs, bath towels, toiletries, clothing, kitchenware, tickets to events, dental/medical/optical services
702 S. Chapin St.
South Bend, IN 46601
Contact: Lisa Jaworski: 574-232-9986
Service area: Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph, Starke counties
Services: The Food Bank distributes food to nearly 250 non-profit agencies
Donation items: Canned meat, hearty soups, vegetables, pasta, rice, boxed meals, mac/cheese, spaghetti, canned fruit, any non-perishable food items, volunteers to sort, stock, pack, peanut butter, monetary donations
3620 Deahl Ct.
South Bend IN 46628
Contact: Valerie McCammon: 260-637-0500
Service area: All of Northern Indiana
Services: Volunteer, summer camp, counseling and mentoring programs for girls 5 to 17
Donation items: 15 GPS units, climbing gear, 10 VHF walkie-talkies, 2 new golf carts, 4 new laptop computers, lumber, color copier, climbing wall, 200 yards of 72” felt (for Sock Hop)
1805 Western Ave.
South Bend, IN 46619
Contact: Pat Cichos: 574-472-7380
Service area: St. Joseph, Elkhart, Fulton, LaPorte, Kosciusko, Lake, Porter, Starke counties
Services: Provides jobs, training, and placement services for people with barriers to employment.
Donation items: Financial support, vehicles, material items in good condition
216 N. Second St.
Elkhart, IN 46515
Contact: Lori King: 574-296-7192
Service area: Elkhart County
Services: Assistance to the homeless and those facing economical challenges; showers, meals, laundry, counseling, employment information, food kitchen
Donation items: Financial support, Volunteers, 6 laptops, copy machine, non-perishable foods, #10 cans of fruit and vegetables, copy paper, compartmented paper plates and plastic ware, 8oz cups, flooring
746 Meade St.
South Bend, IN 46619
Contact: Rebecca Ruvalcaba: 574-233-2120
Service area: South Bend and surrounding areas
Services: Food pantry, programs, education and services for the Latino community
Donation items: Financial support, non-perishable food items, personal toiletries, laundry and cleaning supplies, diapers, baby wipes and formula
2505 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN
Contact: Ann Logomarcino: 574-289-4831
Service area: St. Joseph and Elkhart counties
Services: Services for people with developmental disabilities and their families; operation of the Regional Autism Center
Donation items: Canned foods, toiletries, bathroom tissue, laundry soap, cleaning supplies, diapers, baby wipes, formula
9147 U.S. 31 North
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Contact: Laura Meyer: 269-471-7411
Service area: Cass, Berrien, Van Buren counties
Services: Family emergency assistance, Bags of Love – toys for children in crisis, mothers assistance for newborns, cars for approved applicants
Donation items: Finance, food items, beds and bedding, kitchen supplies, new baby bottles, new born diapers, books, towels, washcloths, pillows, bookshelves, chest of drawers, tables, chairs, cars
PO Box 809
Goshen, IN 46527
Contact: Greg W. Schnepf: 574-537-2646
Service area: Northern Indiana, Southern Michigan
Services: Comprehensive mental health and addictions services
Donation items: Fender Passport PD-150 Pulse Portable PA system, gently used adult exercise equipment, gift cards, board games, annual passes to Goshen Rec. Center, prepaid trolley cards, model car kits, recreational and sports equipment, CD players, small storage shed
P.O. Box 186
South Bend, IN 46624
Contact: Tieal Bishop: 574-315-6283
Service area: St. Joseph, LaPorte, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, Starke counties
Services: Construction of a state-of-the-art facility for the care of medically fragile children; provide respite care for needy families
Donation items: Financial support, landscaping, 4 personal computers, new infant cribs, LCD player, photocopy machine, tractor/lawnmower, yard shed, developmental toys, gift certificates, 20x20 tent, volunteers
300 W. High St.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Contact: Roxana Konopinski: 574-522-3888
Service area: All of Michiana
Services: Faith-based support and education for individuals and families challenged by pregnancy.
Donation items: Financial support, diapers, formula, baby wipes-lotion-powder-shampoo, dish soap, children’s clothing, toiletries, paper towels, tissue, garbage bags, toilet tissue
1151 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46634
Contact: Joan Cuson: 574-284-7147
Service area: St. Joseph, Elkhart, Laporte, Marshall, Fulton counties
Services: Meals on Wheels, in-home services for independent living
Donation items: Financial support, volunteers, gas cards, gift cards, television converter boxes, carpet shampooer, cleaning supplies, old cell phones/chargers, insulated coolers, home improvement gift cards
55200 Quince Rd.
South Bend, IN 46619
Contact: Sharon Burnside: 574-232-0853
Service area: Northern Indiana, Southern Michigan
Services: Therapy for disables and challenged through horseback riding
Donation items: Financial support, volunteers, office supplies, laser printer, Storage cabinets, filing cabinets, paper goods, plates, cups, napkins, towels
P.O. Box 73
Goshen, IN 46527
Contact: Aileac Deegan: 574-535-1000
Service area: All of Michiana
Services: Support for grieving children and their families
Donation items: Art and craft supplies, plastic totes, copy paper, fleece fabric, scrap book materials, office supplies, monetary donations, cricut machine, volunteers, sponsor for newsletter
Sister Maura Brannick Health Center
326 S. Chapin St.
South Bend, IN 46601
Contact: Carla Bice: 574-239-5255
Service area: St. Joseph County
Services: Primary medical care to individuals through volunteer physicians
Donation items: Financial support, non-perishable food items, toiletries, mittens, gloves and caps, bus tokens, office supplies, children’s books (English/Spanish), reading glasses, volunteers
2222 Lincolnway West
South Bend, IN 46628
Contact: Jeri DeCola: 574-235-9231
Service area: St. Joseph County
Services: Safe Station – runaway outreach, support and guidance
Donation items: Toiletries, childcare items, diapers, clothing, snacks, bus tokens, car seats, furniture, laundry soap, dish soap, repair services
1201 Northside Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46615
Contact: Nancy Brenner Sinnott: 574-287-9622
Service area: Six county area
Services: Programs for youth and families
Donation items: Financial support, volunteers, new sporting equipment, gymnastics equipment, child toys, craft/school/art supplies, diapers, teen center games
Saturday, Dec 13 at 10:38 AM bobbi wrote ...
donate your time. become a volunteer at one of these locations. :-)