Holiday Assistance
Programs
Angel Tree: Community Center of Hope
Angel tree is a program that is in collaboration with the Flat-Rock Hawcreek School Corporation to provide assistance to parents who can not afford Christmas presents for their children. This program is possible due to the volunteer families who adopt children off the tree to donate presents to them.
Location
Address
543 Washington Street
Hope
IN
47246
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, October 14-December 6, 2024
Eligibility
Flat-Rock Hawcreek School Corp. Students & Residents 18 & under; children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
Community Center of Hope
812-546-4499
543 Washington Street
Hope
IN
47246
Children's Christmas Fund: Elks Lodge #521
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
4664 Ray Boll Boulevard
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
Hours
Register via Google Link on Elks Lodge #521 Facebook page: Nov 1-Dec 7, 2024
Eligibility
Children ages 0-16 residing in Bartholomew County; low-income family (under 150% Federal Poverty Level); children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Register Online Here - https://forms.gle/qunyi5kKK3pSLQ9h6 OR email to request an application at 521christmasapp2020@gmail.com
What To Bring
Photo ID for parent OR guardian; birth certificate OR insurance card for each child on application
Fees
Additional Languages
Elks Lodge 521
4664 Ray Boll Blvd
Columbus
IN
47203
Christmas With A Veteran: VFW
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
Pick up info given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, October 14-December 6, 2024, or until program is full
Eligibility
Children ages 0-18, still in High School, residing in Bartholomew County, who have a veteran in the immediate family; children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
Shop With A Veteran (VFW)
812-375-2216
Shop date given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47203
Columbus Firemen's Cheer Fund
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
Delivery info given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, October 14-December 6, 2024
Eligibility
Children ages 0-18, still in High School, residing in Bartholomew County; children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
Columbus Firemen's Cheer Fund
2674 Verhults Street
Columbus
IN
47203
Drive Thru Turkey Supper
Provides a turkey dinner the month of November
Location
Address
455 Jackson Street
Hope
IN
47246
Phone Number
(812) 546-5392
Hours
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 5-7p
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
Drive-thru in parking lot
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
First Baptist Church of Hope
812-546-5392
455 Jackson Street
Hope
IN
47246
Feed The Flock Thanksgiving Meal
Provides a Thanksgiving meal to those in need.
Location
Address
4821 N US Highway 31
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Hours
Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, 11am-1pm (Dine In, Carry Out, or Pre-Registered Delivery)
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Intake Procedure
To reserve your meal, please call ONLY ONE of the phone numbers listed, November 1-22, 2024 - (812) 371-1400 or (812) 314-9767; leave a message if necessary, and you will receive a call back to confirm
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Columbus Baptist Church
4821 N US Highway 31
Columbus
IN
47203
Giving Tree: St. Bartholomew Church
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, October 14-December 6, 2024
Eligibility
Families who are members of St. Bartholomew Church; children ages 0-18, still in High School; children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
812-375-2216
1306 27th Street
Columbus
IN
47201
More Than a Meal Thanksgiving Delivery
Provides Thanksgiving meal the day before Thanksgiving to those in Bartholomew County.
Location
Address
Phone Number
Hours
Delivery of meal will be 4-6pm, Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Intake Procedure
Use the website link to sign up NO LATER than November 22nd; you may also access the website link to donate or volunteer.
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Sandy Hook United Methodist Church
Delivery Only
Columbus
IN
47201
Shop With A Cop: FOP 89 Youth Program
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
Shop date given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, October 14-December 6, 2024, or until program is full
Eligibility
Children in grades K-6 residing in Bartholomew County who have never participated in the program before; children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
Shop With A Cop (FOP 89 Youth Program)
812-375-2216
Shop date given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47201
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Offers a Thanksgiving Dinner and event the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Location
Address
719 Fifth Street (St. Peter's Gymnasium)
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Hours
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 4-7pm
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident
Intake Procedure
Walk-in
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
ASAP, Centerstone, & St. Peter's Lutheran Church
719 5th Street (St. Peter's Gymnasium)
Columbus
IN
47201
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Provides Thanksgiving dinner to local residents.
Location
Address
Phone Number
(812) 379-4491
Hours
Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 (Delivery only)
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident; limit 6 meals per household
Intake Procedure
To request meals, call First Christian's office Nov 4-25, 2024, (Mon-Thurs) from 9am-4pm; voicemails will not receive return calls
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
First Christian Church & LCNFC
812-379-4491
Delivery Only
Columbus
IN
47201
Toys for Tots
Provides holiday gift assistance to Bartholomew County children
Location
Address
Pick up info given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 375-2216
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, October 14-December 6, 2024, or until program is full
Eligibility
Children ages 0-18, still in High School, residing in Bartholomew County; children may only be registered for ONE Holiday Assistance Program
Intake Procedure
Call United We Help to register
What To Bring
Legal guardian must have child(ren)'s date(s) of birth and gift ideas to register
Fees
Additional Languages
Toys for Tots
812-375-2216
Pick up info given at time of registration
Columbus
IN
47203
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