Nest Community Shelter

Today we celebrate, and share Matt's success story. Through the generous donations and support of individuals, organizations, and our community, we want to continue to have many more success stories to share with you all in the next year.

Please consider donating to Nest Community Shelter this holiday season. Without continued support and donations, we could not have supported Matt and his journey.

https://nestcommunityshelter.org/giving-a-life-changing-gift-matts-story/

Today we recognize and thank the congregation at Laporte-Seventh Adventist Church. Read all about their unwavering support of Nest Community Shelter.

A Beacon of Hope: LaPorte Seventh Day Adventist Church Lives Their Mission at Nest Community Shelter In the heart of our small community, where compassion thrives and unity prevails, the collaboration between the LaPorte Seventh Day Adventist Church and Nest Community Shelter has become a shining example of what can be achieved when individuals and organizations unite for a common cause. This partn...

The last day to cast your vote for Nest in Bluechip's Tree of Hope program is Monday, December 11th. Please don't forget to vote for us daily! Votes are completely free and only take a moment of your time. The winning tree receives a monetary donation, so please continue to vote for us!

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Attention all chocolate and pretzel lovers! South Bend Chocolate Cafe-MC Lighthouse Place and Ben's Soft Pretzels at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets will be giving back to Nest in a give back day on Wednesday, December 13th All day!

Mark your calendars. Please come out and support these two local businesses and Nest!

We wish all those who celebrate a very Happy Hanukkah. May your holiday season be filled with love, peace and joy.

Our 2023 Holiday Fundraiser is in full swing! Your gift to Nest this holiday season will have a life-long and life-changing impact for our residents. This year, give a gift that will live on well beyond this holiday season.

There is still time to vote for our Christmas Tree to win Trees of Hope! Please vote today and each day through the end of the contest.

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Trees of Hope at Blue Chip Casino Blue Chip Casino is proud to participate in Trees of Hope, a nationwide campaign by Boyd Gaming aimed to support local non-profit organizations. Each organization decorated a beautiful holiday tree. Vote for your favorite tree now to help support this holly jolly campaign!

Our From our Flock Holiday Fundraiser is in full swing. Check out today's blog post to learn all about it.

From Our Flock to Yours 2023 Holiday Fundraiser: Nesting Hope in the Holiday Season As the festive season unfolds, we extend our warmest holiday greetings to you and your loved ones! This time of year, is a poignant reminder of the spirit of giving, and we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible support we've received throughout this transformative year for our shelter and our....

Don't forget to vote for our tree in the Bluechip Tree of Hope Competition. You can vote once per day though December 13th through the link below. The wining charity receives a donation.

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On this we want to extend abundant gratitude to Horizon Bank's team of volunteers who gave their time earlier this week at our shelter.

🍲 Hot Meals, Warm Hearts: Your Generosity will Make a Real Impact! 🌟

This season, let's remember those less fortunate. Your donation can provide nourishing meals and restore a sense of dignity to those experiencing homelessness. Join us in making a meaningful difference in their lives. Share the love, share the warmth!

Support Our Mission Become a monthly donor today! For over 20 years we've been helping people by providing food and shelter when they need it most. Become a Nest Community Shelter monthly donor and help us continue our mission. Your monthly donation helps form a predictable source of income we ca...

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, be a beacon of hope for those experiencing homelessness in our community. Your generosity can provide warm beds, hot meals, and a supportive environment for those in need. Join us in making a difference this festive season! Give today by clicking the link to make a donation.
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From our Family to yours we wish you a safe, joyous and peaceful Thanksgiving.

Thank you to Lakefront Career Network for making our tree so beautiful and sharing our mission to the community.

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TikTok · Lakefront Career Network Check out Lakefront Career Network's video.

This holiday tree has the potential to give us a gift......

BUT We need your help to make it happen. This tree is a Tree of Hope Tree, located at Bluechip casino. We need your votes to make our tree the first place winner in the tree competition. Cast your vote online at link below or at the information kiosk at Blue Chip Casino.

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Note: You can vote once per day, so keep those votes coming!!

Thank you to The News-Dispatch for covering our special day and for sharing our mission with the community. Please pick up today's copy to read this wonderful story.

New name and newly remodeled facility, but mission of helping homeless remains same for Nest MICHIGAN CITY — Homelessness affects everyone, male or female, young or old; and to escape, a person needs a place to rest and receive services. The homeless shelter in Michigan

We want to THANK all who came out to celebrate, support and learn about Nest. Nest is our new name as we grow and evolve as an organization.

A special thank you to our volunteers and to the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce for making today possible.

Come have lunch with us TOMORROW AT 11:30 and celebrate our new name, Nest! We'll have a ribbon cutting and open house.

This Tuesday, November 14th at 11:30am we will be officially celebrating our name change to Nest. We invite all who have given of their time, talents and treasures to join us in this landmark moment for our organization. Please join us as well if you’re interested in learning more about Nest and the vital work we do for and in our community.

Did you know that on average between 5-7% of our residents are veterans?

In observance of Veteran's Day we recognize and honor them for their service to our nation, as we recognize and respect all who have served our country. Thank you for your service.

Today we are honored to share with you that our men's floor of the shelter has officially been named The Dorothy Miller and Nancy Bracken Community Shelter floor in honor and recognition of our two founding members. This plaque will sit at the entrance to our men's floor in dedication and as a long lasting reminder of the service, love and dignity given to our residents.

Ready for some inspiration? Meet Alan and Duane in our latest Meet Our Guests blog. From finding a sense of purpose to gaining independence, their journeys are a powerful reminder that everyone deserves a second chance. Read and share their stories today! https://interfaithcommunitypads.in/ifcpwpr48/meet-our-guests-alan-and-duane/

We would like to thank our friends and community partners for their donations of time and goods to make our Propagation party a success. Duneland landscape donated a yard of dirt and one of mulch, Sandi Keller donated 30 landscape blocks and lots of plants from her flower beds. Our friends from LCN and a few more donors made this event a success. We want to thank everyone for their time and talents. If you think it looks nice now, wait until spring.

If you are free on Saturday and would like to show us your gardening skills, we are having a "Propagation party " at 10am. Stop by and help us put plants in the ground.

Did you know that recurring donations are a win-win for you and us? They offer convenience for you and stable funding for our homeless shelter. Learn about the benefits and how to set up a recurring donation in this blog post!

Be a Change-Maker: Why Recurring Donations Are a Win-Win – Interfaith Community-PADS Be a Change-Maker: Why Recurring Donations Are a Win-Win / Information / By Interfaith Community PADS / October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023 When it comes to charitable giving, recurring donations are a bit like the superhero of the nonprofit world. They offer steady, reliable support that allows organiz...

We want to thank our LCN friends Katelyn Swistek and Jeremy Rossi for volunteering to organize our walk-in freezer. They did such a great job, we love Lakefront Career Network!

Michigan City and LaPorte County can set an example of genuine community care. Find out how in our recent article, where we unpack the elements that make us stronger together.

Creating Communities That Care – Interfaith Community-PADS Creating Communities That Care / Information / By Interfaith Community PADS / September 18, 2023 September 17, 2023 Communities thrive when every member is cared for and valued. The concept of ‘creating communities that care’ is rooted in ensuring that every individual’s needs are met, from ba...

Happy to have our Executive Director be a part of this strong panel.

This is our friend Joe Mcdonald, who believed in our program, worked and saved, attended every class and is moving into his new apartment tomorrow. He volunteered for every chore, made friends with other guests and had a stellar attitude. Joe will be missed but we are so proud of him.

Bomba Sock chose us as the Organization that they wanted to distribute their socks through and they sent us 3000 pairs to start. We distributed them through agencies in Laporte County that help with homeless issues. Here Harry, with Joseph Bunch, is donating 800 pairs of socks to the MCAS for them to hand out to students in need. Thank you Bomba and thank you MCAS.

Don't miss our newest “Meet Our Guests” blog! The stories of Adam and Oscar demonstrate that when we work together, anything is possible. Read on to be inspired!

Meet Our Guests- Adam and Oscar – Interfaith Community-PADS Meet Our Guests- Adam and Oscar / Uncategorized / By Kristen Patterson / September 4, 2023 September 4, 2023 Hello again, and welcome back to our “Meet Our Guests” series! Today, we’re excited to share some examples of the creative ways our team helps our guests–with valuable support from co...

We approached our friends at Franciscan looking for mugs and plates that they might have excess of. They instead purchased enough plates and mugs for us to discontinue the disposables we are currently using. We want to thank one of our strongest community partners, we greatly appreciate it.