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Disaster Services

Programs

Disaster Services

The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region is comprised of six Chapters and serves 6.9 million people across 104 counties in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. The Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Location

American Red Cross

Address

Phone Number

(812) 379-9551

Hours

Vary

Eligibility

Anyone suffering a disaster

Intake Procedure

Call for more information

What To Bring

Information will be given at time of assessment

Fees

Additional Languages

American Red Cross

812-379-9551

1531 13th Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Storehouse Outreach

Provides clothing & household goods (no furniture) free of charge to those who may have found themselves in situations such as loss from fire, elderly on a fixed income, single parent, sickness, homeless, or incarcerated.

Location

Northview Church

Address

904 S Holland Street

Edinburgh

IN

46124

Phone Number

Hours

1st Saturday of month 10am-1pm

Eligibility

Columbus, Edinburgh, & surrounding community residents who have extenuating circumstances

Intake Procedure

Walk in

What To Bring

Fees

FREE

Additional Languages

The Storehouse - Northview Church

812-343-6450

Given at time of intake

Edinburgh

IN

46124

Warming/Cooling Center

Extreme cold or hot temperatures can pose a serious threat to health and safety, especially to vulnerable populations.
Stations are set up where individuals without heat or air conditioning can go and cool down warm up or stay cool during extreme weather.

Location

Hope Public Library

Address

635 Harrison Street

Hope

IN

47246

Phone Number

Hours

Mon & Tues 10am-7pm
Wed & Sat10am-5pm
Thurs & Fri 10am-6pm

Eligibility

Intake Procedure

What To Bring

Fees

Additional Languages

Website

Bartholomew County Public Library

812-379-1255

536 Fifth Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Warming/Cooling Center

Extreme cold or hot temperatures can pose a serious threat to health and safety, especially to vulnerable populations.
Stations are set up where individuals without heat or air conditioning can go and cool down warm up or stay cool during extreme weather.

Location

Bartholomew County Public Library

Address

536 5th Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

Hours

Mon-Thur 9am-8pm
Fri & Sat 9am-6pm

Eligibility

Intake Procedure

What To Bring

Fees

Additional Languages

Website

Bartholomew County Public Library

812-379-1255

536 Fifth Street

Columbus

IN

47201

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What We Do

United Way of Bartholomew County leads our community in social service delivery, which provides long-term solutions to our most pressing challenges. We seek to ensure every individual has access to opportunities they need to reach their full potential, creating a stronger and more inclusive community for all.

Contact

1304 Hutchins Avenue

Columbus, Indiana 47201

Phone: 812-376-3001

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