Support Shalom
As you know, these are critical times in our fight against homelessness and hunger. These problems exist not only on a national level, but right here at home in our own community. There are approximately 4,000 homeless individuals and families living in poverty in the Bloomington area. Your support of the Shalom Community Center is at the heart of the fight against hunger, reaching out to the homeless and the poor who are most in need.
The center is a nonreligious not-for-profit charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you for your contributions to the Shalom Community Center. We welcome cash gifts, volunteering, and in-kind donations*. You can also donate online by using the “Donate Now” button or you may send checks to Shalom Community Center, P.O. Box 451, Bloomington, Indiana 47402-0451.
Employer Matching Gifts: Many employers will match their employee’s charitable gifts through company matches. This means that any donation you make to Shalom Community Center could potentially be DOUBLED with the help of your company. Some companies also reward employees for volunteering in the community by providing volunteer grants to the nonprofit you volunteer with. Many companies also have corporate foundations that fund the nonprofits their employees support. To find out if your company has any such programs, contact your human resources department.
Automatic Monthly Gifts: Shalom Community Center’s Monthly Gift Program makes it easy to support Shalom Community Center throughout the year. Gifts are transferred automatically and securely through a bank account or credit card. Monthly donations may be changed or canceled at any time.
Stock Gifts: The Shalom Community Center accepts donations of publicly traded stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Workplace Campaigns: Each fall many companies and government agencies host workplace-giving campaigns. Through these campaigns you can earmark your donation to go directly to the Shalom Community Center. All you need to do is write-in Shalom Community Center as your designated beneficiary on your workplace giving form.
Special Events and Parties: Shalom Community Center plans events throughout the year that help raise funds for our programs and provide our volunteers with diverse ways to support our mission. If you love throwing parties, why not make your next one benefit the Shalom Community Center? Your creativity could help your community.
“Playin’ for Change” Still Available!
Kent Johnson’s much anticipated CD is available for sale at Shalom Community Center’s administration office. Each copy sells for $20, with all proceeds going to help Shalom prevent and address homelessness in the region.
Johnson’s album chronicles life on the streets and the themes of love, heartache, faith and hope. This inspiring CD is a great gift idea. To buy yours, click on the Google Checkout button to the left of the screen or come to the Shalom Administrative Office in First United Methodist Church.
In-kind Donations
Each dollar contributed to the Shalom Community Center is multiplied by in-kind donations such as food, clothing, toiletries, appliances, and furniture. Please bring items in person to: The Shalom Community Center at 620 South Walnut, Bloomington, Indiana. Use the main entrance on the South side of the building.
Donation Drop-off Times
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Volunteer with Us!
For each paid staff person, we have over 100 volunteers who generously donate their time and talents. Volunteers usually work two to four-hour shifts, one day a week. Come join our Volunteer Team! Click here to find out about volunteering at Shalom. We look forward to having you on our team!
Donations Needed
* Bus Tickets
* Laundry Detergent
* Toiletries (e.g. soap, shampoo, deodorant, disposable razors, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, and hand/body lotion)
* Socks
* Diapers and baby wipes
* Sleeping bags and blankets
* Spices and sugar
* Condiments
* Tea and coffee
* Institutional size canned food
* Disposable salt and pepper shakers
For our Spanish Population
* Refried beans
* Tostadas (round crunchy tortillas sold in plastic bags)*
* Masa harina (flour for making tamales and tortillas)
* Dry pinto beans
* Chiles (canned or dried)
* Rice
* Corn husks (for making tamales)*
* Special drink mixes: Rosa de Jamaica, horchata, and tamarindo (in syrup form or powdered)
(Many items can be found at a specialty store, like El Norteno on North Walnut St.)
*This solicitation is only intended for those living in the state of Indiana.
