Catholic Charities Fort Wayne—South Bend: Community services

SHARING THEIR STORY

Nyein Chan's experiences as a displaced person, freedom fighter, political prisoner, and 'migr' have made him a knowledgeable, empathetic leader in Catholic Charities' refugee resettlement efforts.

To hear Nyein Chan's story of bravery, determination, and survival is to learn of the struggles of so many Burmese refugees who have been fortunate enough to escape tyranny...>

OPEN TO LOVE

"It was this completely calming feeling. I knew at once that I was a mother and we were a family."
–Patrice Dado, adoptive parent

As they built their family, Joe and Patrice Dado experienced the adoption process at both ends of the spectrum from the "closed" process favored in the past to the "open" process often advocated today. Through the efforts of...>

VOLUNTEERING

"During my internship, I got apartments ready for refugees, provided transportation, just about anything that needed to be done. When my internship was over, I just never stopped, I saw a great need."
–Terry Taylor, refugee resettlement volunteer

Terry Taylor caught the helping bug as a college intern in the Refugee Resettlement Program during the fall semester of 2004. Terry, who's working on a degree...>

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Catholic Charities’ Brief Services program in Fort Wayne met with approximately
1,100 people
seeking housing, utility, and food assistance in 2005.

Food Pantries
Catholic Charities operates two food pantries: a food pantry in its South Bend office and the Community Center of Caring Food Pantry in Auburn. Clients can receive assistance one time per month.

Food Pantry
Catholic Charities
1817 Miami Street
South Bend, Indiana 46613

Hours:

Tuesday 2 to 4 PM
Wednesday 5 to 7 PM

Any individual or family residing in St. Joseph County who has an income of 165 percent of the poverty level (or less) is eligible to receive assistance through the Food Pantry. Call (574) 234-3111 or (800) 686-3112 (toll free) for more information.

Community of Caring Food Pantry
109 West 5th Street
Auburn, Indiana 46706

Hours:

Monday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Any individual or family with an income of 165 percent of the poverty level (or less) and able to prove residency in DeKalb County (a utility bill or rent receipt will serve as proof) is eligible to receive assistance. Call (260) 925-0917 or (800) 875-4917 (toll free) for more information.

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