Links to some good websites of local, fraternal and spiritual:

 

 

Fr. Michael J. McGivney - Please join the guild as support to Father McGivney's cause for canonization! At this site, you will learn about Fr. McGivney's life, his influence and faith.  You'll learn about his legacy - most prominant of which is the founding of the Knights of Columbus.  The site will also afford you the opportunity to join the Fr. McGivney Guild.

 

 

 

 

Today's Catholic - Online version of the Diocesan Newspaper

WHLY RADIO - Local radio station based in South Bend broadcasting Catholic content.  Tune to 1580AM on the dial.

 

 

 

 

Indiana Special Olympics - Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in over 21 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, reaching nearly 12,000 athletes throughout the state of Indiana. Special Olympics Indiana is part of the international network of accredited Special Olympics Programs that reaches more than 1 million athletes with intellectual disabilities worldwide.

Gibault - Gibault provides life-changing opportunities for children, families, and communities. The Knights continue to serve an important role in Gibault’s future. They serve on the organization’s board of directors and provide vital financial funding through many State and Council programs.

 

Cross International Catholic Outreach
Cross International Catholic Outreach is part of the Cross International Alliance – an ecumenical Christian effort founded to help the poor worldwide. Cross International Catholic Outreach is also home to their special Preachers Program and our direct efforts to help Catholic priests and nuns with social ministries overseas. 

 

Elkhart County American Red Cross - The American Red Cross was one of the first organizations to lead national campaigns for the relief of disaster victims. It has been on the forefront of advances in nursing care and public health, blood and tissue collection and distribution, and first aid and health and safety training.

 

 

 

 

 

ADEC - Through comprehensive residential and day services ADEC helps people with developmental and physical disabilities discover and share their talents in their community as employees, students, competitors, consumers, advocates and volunteers.

 

Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend - Local affiliate of Catholic Charities USA providing help in many forms, including:  Professional counseling for issues ranging from teen pregnancy to family conflict to aging.  Nurturing, affordable childcare enabling parents on very limited incomes to focus on earning a living, rather than worrying about their youngsters.  Adoption services building happy families and finding loving homes for children.  Assistance for refugees and immigrants seeking a better life in this country.  Emergency assistance for people down on their luck.  Volunteer opportunities for people desiring to share their time, talents, and life experience with others.

 

Catholic Charities USA - The origin of mission for Catholic Charities agencies is found in the Judeo-Christian tradition of sacred Scripture, Catholic social teaching, and the tradition of the Catholic Church itself. The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide services to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.

Catholic Relief Service - Working through local offices and an extensive network of partners, CRS operates on five continents and in 98 countries. We aid the poor by first providing direct assistance where needed, then encouraging people to help with their own development. Together, these approaches foster secure, productive, just communities that enable people to realize their potential.

 

Church Community Services  Church Community Services is a faith-based interdenominational non-profit agency that assists people in crisis and empowers them to move out of poverty. Services include a client choice food pantry, emergency financial assistance, plus our Soup of Success Job and Life Skills Training Program which empowers women in poverty to make positive changes toward greater self-sufficiency. They also offer public education on poverty.

 

Christian Foundation for Children and Aging - Grounded in the Gospel call to serve the poor, CFCA is a lay Catholic organization working with persons of all faith traditions to create a worldwide community of compassion and service.  They provide personal attention and direct benefits to children, youth, aging and their families so they may live with dignity, achieve their desired potential and participate fully in society.

 

Five Star & Five Star Change  You think today's kids are innately "bad?" We don't. Every one of them has the innate potential to be a champion. They just need a connection with someone who's committed to living a five-star life — and passionate about showing them how it's done.

The Gabriele Project Their mission is to respect all life -- at any age, in any circumstance. This means that they are profoundly committed not only to the unborn, but also to their mothers.

R.E.T.A. (Reason Enought to Act) - RETA is a resource center that provides confidential help by appointment, Monday through Friday. They are located in downtown Elkhart, Indiana and all of our services are free of charge.   RETA provides resources and help for those facing an unplanned pregnancy, for new parents or new grandparents, for men who want to make a better life, and women who want to become better moms.

 

Indiana Right to Life

 

Salvation Army - Elkhart The Salvation Army provides assistance with: clothing referrals, food, utilities, home delivered Mobile Meals, and seasonal assistance. They are located at 300 N. Main St., Elkhart. 

 

Soup of Success  The Soup Of Success Job & Life Skills Training Program is a five-month  not-for-profit, faith- and community-based program comprised of five main facets: Support Groups, Career Counseling, Educational Modules, Mentoring & Hands-On job skills training in a small gourmet food business. SOS is designed to assist women who are dealing with difficult life situations to move forward and make positive changes in their life and career.