Love Chapel
292 Center Street
812-372-9421
Columbus
IN
47201
Brighter Days Shelter
Description
Brighter Days is a homeless shelter for men and women experiencing temporary homelessness. This shelter is provided by the Columbus Township Trustee and operated by Love Chapel.
Hours
Check in between 6pm-9pm daily. Exit by 8am (but come back if you need to!)
Eligibility
-Bartholomew County men and women, age 18+, who are homeless
-Must not be on sex offender registry
-No pets (but Animal Care can house your pet for a few days)
-60 day maximum stay (extensions possible)
Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in
What To Bring
Bring an ID if you have one. Any proof of residence works though—this can be a utility bill, rent receipt, prescription bottle, school correspondence, or even a postmarked, self-addressed envelope.
Address
421 S Mapleton Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 344-4512
Additional Languages
Website
Brighter Days Shower Facilities
Description
Offers showers for those experiencing homelessness.
Hours
Daily 8am-9am & 6pm-8pm
Eligibility
Bartholomew County residents
Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk in
What To Bring
Address
421 S Mapleton Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Additional Languages
Website
Energy Assistance (EAP) Matching Program
Description
EAP matching program is based on what you pay during the months of moratorium (December-March). During the moratorium, Love Chapel will match your electric and gas payments each month up to 50% with the maximum monthly match of $100 as long as you show documentation of payment to the utility company. These matching funds are only available during the moratorium months (December-March).
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-1pm
Eligibility
1. Provide proof you applied for EAP through Human Services, Inc. and whether you were approved or denied for the program.
2. Provide proof you made monthly utility payments during the moratorium (December-March).
3. Only payments made from your own funds are eligible; payments made from other resources (family members, trustees, Salvation Army, etc.) are not eligible. Credit card payments are also not eligible; Love Chapel does not support incurring debt.
4. You do not need to be on disconnect to request matching funds. The last date to request Matching Funds is March 31st.
Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment
What To Bring
Address
311 Center Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 372-9421
Additional Languages
Website
Financial Assistance
Description
Assistance funds provided by Love Chapel cover various needs including rent, rent deposits, utilities, utility deposits, and other essential items based on individual circumstances. Clients must seek assistance from their township trustee first. The amount of assistance granted may vary depending on specific need and circumstances. All assistance checks are directly mailed to the vendor or landlord. Additionally, cooperation and coordination with other relevant organizations are often pursued to address the assistance request comprehensively.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-11am
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment
What To Bring
-Proof of residence (must include name, mailing address, & dated within 30 days of appointment)
-Specific, verified need (notice from landlord or utility bill)
-Bank statement from last 30 days
-Township trustee paperwork
-Last two paycheck stubs
-Household information (# of family members, social security #'s, etc.)
Address
311 Center Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 372-9421
Additional Languages
Website
Food Pantry
Description
The Food Pantry is one of the main facets which Love Chapel uses to ensure that the people of the community are provided with basic necessities.
Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-11:45am
First Monday of each month 3pm-6pm (2nd Monday in September)
Eligibility
Bartholomew County residents may visit one time per month and may return every 7 days for produce/bread.
Fees
Intake Procedure
Take a number & wait outside; volunteers will call numbers to come in & register.
What To Bring
Each client who visits the main food pantry will be issued a Love Chapel Food Pantry card, which must be presented at every visit to the pantry.
Address
292 Center Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Additional Languages
Website
Hot Meal Sites
Description
Hot meals are offered throughout Bartholomew County on a daily basis thanks to partners across the community. Please go to website for up to date information with location times.
Hours
Site times vary; please visit the website for up-to-date information.
Eligibility
Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk in
What To Bring
Address
Various locations
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Additional Languages
Website
Mobile Outreach Food Pantry
Description
Outreach pantry where families can receive their full pantry food without going to the Love Chapel pantry on Center Street.
These outreach pantries are offered each week in a different part of the county. The amount of food received will equate with what a family would have gotten by coming to both the main pantry and the mobile.
Hours
1st Tues of each month 4pm-6pm
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; one person from each household (address) may visit the main pantry OR an outreach pantry each month.
What To Bring
Proof of residency with name & mailing address dated in last 30 days (utility bill, rent receipt, prescription bottle, school correspondence, postmarked/self-addressed envelope)
Address
200 Washington Street
Elizabethtown
IN
47232
Phone Number
Additional Languages
Website
Mobile Outreach Food Pantry
Description
Outreach pantry where families can receive their full pantry food without going to the Love Chapel pantry on Center Street.
These outreach pantries are offered each week in a different part of the county. The amount of food received will equate with what a family would have gotten by coming to both the main pantry and the mobile.
Hours
3rd Tues of each month 4pm-6pm
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; one person from each household (address) may visit the main pantry OR an outreach pantry each month
What To Bring
Proof of residency with name & mailing address dated in last 30 days (utility bill, rent receipt, prescription bottle, school correspondence, postmarked/self-addressed envelope)
Address
142 Deaver Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Additional Languages
Website
Mobile Outreach Food Pantry
Description
Outreach pantry where families can receive their full pantry food without going to the Love Chapel pantry on Center Street.
These outreach pantries are offered each week in a different part of the county. The amount of food received will equate with what a family would have gotten by coming to both the main pantry and the mobile.
Hours
4th Tues of each month 3pm-5pm
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; one person from each household (address) may visit the main pantry OR an outreach pantry each month
What To Bring
Proof of residency with name & mailing address dated in last 30 days (utility bill, rent receipt, prescription bottle, school correspondence, postmarked/self-addressed envelope)
Address
Route 9 (please enter on northside of the square)
Hope
IN
47246
Phone Number
Additional Languages
Website
Mobile Outreach Food Pantry
Description
Outreach pantry where families can receive their full pantry food without going to the Love Chapel pantry on Center Street.
These outreach pantries are offered each week in a different part of the county. The amount of food received will equate with what a family would have gotten by coming to both the main pantry and the mobile.
Hours
2nd Wed of each month 2pm-4pm
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; one person from each household (address) may visit the main pantry OR an outreach pantry each month
What To Bring
Proof of residency with name & mailing address dated in last 30 days (utility bill, rent receipt, prescription bottle, school correspondence, postmarked/self-addressed envelope)
Address
1361 Tannehill Road
Taylorville
IN
47280
Phone Number
Additional Languages
Website
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