1si Non-Profit Spotlight: Family Scholar House

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The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform their community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency.

Each year, they serve residential and nonresidential student parents and their children with a comprehensive, holistic continuum of care that meets them where they are and empowers them to achieve their educational and family goals. Learn more about their latest developments, goals, and how that will impact the southern Indiana region. See more about who they are and what they do here.

1si Non-Profit Spotlight: Guerin Woods & Providence House

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Guerin Woods & Providence House provides income-based senior living for independent individuals and a unique residential family reunification program for families involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). Their founders had a vision of a multi-generational campus that would uplift one another as individuals move along in their journey of life. Watch the video below to learn more about their mission and how you can support them.

1si Non-Profit Spotlight: New Albany Main Street

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Since 1990, New Albany Main Street, a nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to revitalizing and preserving the heart of their city. From historic downtown to bustling midtown and uptown, they are committed to creating a vibrant community where residents and visitors can shop, live, play, and explore.

Watch the video to learn more about their services, or visit their website.

1si Non-Profit Spotlight: Childplace

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Childplace exists to serve children and families at risk by meeting their needs and equipping them for life in a spirit of Christian love. Whether you’re considering opening your heart as a foster parent, seeking guidance through our professional counseling services, exploring the path of adoption, or discovering their residential services, Childplace is ready to guide and support you.

If you are interested in learning more about Childplace and who they are and what they do, visit their website here.

1si Non-Profit: Wilson Education Service Center

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Wilson Education Service Center (WESC) provides cost-effective, leading-edge resources for professional development, educational resources, and cooperative purchasing. They work with a variety of members, including government entities, non-profits, and municipalities. Through their work, members can access volume purchasing and professional development to enrich student learning opportunities. Watch the video to hear how they can be of service to you and your organization.

WESC is one of nine Indiana Educational Service Centers in the state of Indiana and is authorized by state statute and operates under the State Board of Education guidelines. Education Service Centers are extended agencies of local schools. Since 1977, WESC has been dedicated to assisting teachers and administrators in educating students. Their designated region (Region 2), includes 12 counties: Clark, Dearborn, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland, and Washington.

See their website for more.

1si Non-Profit Spotlight | Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

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Since 1991, the Community Foundation (CFSI) of Southern Indiana has granted more than $71M in grants and scholarships, including $5M from the Foundation’s unrestricted Community Impact Fund, which supports the most pressing needs of our region.

The Community Foundation provides community grants to nonprofits that help address the highest priorities of Clark and Floyd counties. Using community resources such as the Community Needs Assessment, Affordable Housing Study and Nonprofit Resource Guide, CFSI is identifying areas of greatest need and using our grant dollars to increase their impact in the community. They work with individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations to help them make grants from their funds to accomplish their own, unique charitable objectives.

By making a gift to the Community Impact Fund, you are supporting the long-term sustainability and viability of our community. From now until December 31, 2025, every $1 donated to our unrestricted Community Impact Fund will be matched with a $2 donation. $1 + $2 = $3!

Contact CFSI at 812-948-4662 or visit their website to learn more.

1si Non-Profit Spotlight: Camp Quality Kentuckiana

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Camp Quality Kentuckiana stands out as a camp providing a place where kids with cancer can be kids again. They are a dedicated non-profit that offers year-round programs and experiences designed to bring joy, support, and a sense of community to families navigating the challenges of pediatric cancer—the companionship they offer sets them apart and helps families build friendship and emotional support networks.

Although the name suggests a summer camp, Camp Quality’s impact reaches far beyond the summer months. From delivering meals to families at hospitals all year round to trunk-or-treats and sporting events to family meet-ups, they offer activities that provide connection.

Camp Quality is always looking for committee members, volunteers, and businesses to partner in their mission to give kids experiences of a lifetime. See their listing in our Member Directory to contact them and learn how you can get involved.

Non-profit Spotlight | Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Southeast Indiana

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes

8606 Oak Valley Drive

Charlestown, IN 47111 | map | directions

FCA Website

Contact: Donnie Roark

 

Within the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), their goal is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. Southeast Indiana’s FCA chapter is driven by its values to demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and his Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Donnie Roark, Director of FCA Sports, expresses his passion for working with students around the region. Learn more about FCA and how you can get involved through their work by watching the video below.

Want more information about FCA? Check out their listing in our membership directory.

Nonprofit Spotlight | St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities

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St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities
702 E. Market St.
New Albany, IN  47150
812.949.7305
www.stecharities.org
Contact Person:
Leah Alexander, Development Director

Please use 300 words or less to describe your agency and your impact in the community.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities is a non-profit human service agency, serving all of Southern Indiana and Metro Louisville. With a deep respect for all life, we are dedicated to providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our community. We provide comfort and quality services to those in need, and we strive to foster an attitude of self-sufficiency in each of our clients. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities does not discriminate, we provide help, create hope and serve all.

Agency Mission Statement or Description: To affirm the dignity of and respect for all human life by assisting individuals and families in need to achieve empowerment and self-sufficiency.

Year established:1979

Counties/regions serviced: all of SOIN and Louisville

Focus areas: Women and Children Homeless shelter, Domestic Violence shelter, Affordable Supportive Housing, School Counseling, Supported Living, Adoption, community distribution.

Impact in the community: We are currently the only domestic violence shelter in SOIN. We provide comfort and quality services to those in need. We strive to foster an attitude of self-sufficiency in each of our clients.

Volunteer Opportunities: Please contact Cathy Reid at creid@stecharities.org for current volunteer opportunities. There is always something someone can help with!

How 1si members can help your organization: Spread the word of our vast programs and services outlined on our website.

Nonprofit Spotlight | The Mustard Seed

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The Mustard Seed Thrift On Mission
3579 Paoli Pike
Floyds Knobs, IN  47119
812-903-0456

7410 County Rd. 311
Sellersburg, IN  47172
812-748-5225

mustardseedthrift.com

Contact Person:

Chloe Phipps, Director of Media

Agency Mission Statement or Description: The Mustard Seed has been planted to support Christian organizations that assist with healing and/or prevention of childhood sexual abuse, and to be a gateway for survivors to access resources and to facilitate healing.
Year established: 2016
Counties/regions serviced: USA

Focus areas: Southern IN

Impact in community: By donating to and purchasing at The Mustard Seed, people in our community fund healing for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Volunteer Opportunities: Visit our website to fill out a volunteer form!

How 1si members can help your organization: Spread awareness for healing from
childhood sexual abuse. It’s possible. We are here to fully-fund survivors’ healing journey!

Additional information: Donate monetary gifts online through our website! You can
follow us on Facebook at The Mustard Seed Thrift On Mission or on Instagram at
@mustardseedthrift. We are about to open a third location in Corydon Indiana!