The Shelter Inc.

06/09/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Roots Blower, their amazing employees, and the Employee Engagement Committee for their generous donation of food, hygiene items, and essential supplies. ❤️ This thoughtful gift came at the perfect time and will make a meaningful difference at our guest station and shelter for both our residents and members of the community.

Because of this generosity, our residents are already coming together, planning meals, and sharing in the excitement of what this donation makes possible. 🍽️ It’s more than just supplies; it’s comfort, dignity, and a reminder that our community truly cares. 🤝

If you feel inspired to make a difference, we are always in need of donations for our clothing closet 👕, hygiene closet 🧴, and our warming and cooling guest station ❄️☀️. Every item given helps us continue supporting those who need it most.

Donations can be dropped off at The Shelter Inc., located at 431 West Western Avenue (the old Salvation Army building). We can also arrange pickup.

From all of us, thank you for your kindness and support. It truly means more than words can express. 💙

06/06/2026

Join us today for our Bake Sale at 431 West Western Avenue! Stop by to enjoy delicious homemade treats and grab a refreshing iced coffee while you’re here. Take a moment to relax in our lounge area, connect with others, and support a great cause. Every purchase helps us continue serving our community! hope to see you soon!

05/29/2026

We would love your support! If you’re able to donate baked goods for our sale, please reach out to us—we’d be so grateful.

05/29/2026

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, we have cancelled our upcoming boot drive. The City inadvertently double-booked the date with another organization. While we’re disappointed, we understand these things can happen. We will announce as soon as we can reschedule. In the meantime we have another fundraiser coming up June 6th at starting at 9am. Come out and get some goodies!!!

We encourage our community to go out and support the Cheerleaders at their Boot Drive tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thank you for your continued support.

05/17/2026

We’re so excited to share a little outdoor transformation here at The Shelter Inc.! 🌿🌼
Thanks to the incredible generosity and hard work of the Birgel family, we now have beautiful new bushes and trees bringing fresh life to our space. They didn’t just donate these plants; they rolled up their sleeves, planted everything, and even took the time to w**d and clean up the sidewalk.
The before-and-after photos truly show the difference their kindness has made. What was once a plain area is now welcoming, vibrant, and full of care, just like the spirit of our community.
We are so grateful for supporters like the Birgel family who help make The Shelter Inc. feel more like home every day. 💚

05/09/2026

We’re excited to share something new happening at The Shelter Inc.!
As many of you know, we currently offer a hygiene closet and a warming station with hot meals, and those services will absolutely continue. However, we’ve seen a growing need in our community for access to free clothing, especially for individuals facing the elements each day.

Because of that need, we’re working to launch a new clothing service for those we serve, and we could really use your help to make it happen.
Right now, we are in need of:

• Hangers (bags or boxes)
• Clothing racks
• Shelving units

Donations can be dropped off at 431 W. Western Ave. between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, or you can call/text 765-309-2477 to arrange a pickup.
We’re grateful for the continued support from this community and look forward to expanding our services to meet even more needs. 💙

Call now to connect with business.

05/09/2026

Community Update Regarding Meal & Food Donations:

To better serve our residents and ensure all donated items are used safely and effectively, we are centralizing our donation process.
Effective immediately, please deliver food donations to 431 W. Western Ave. between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, or call/text 765-309-2477 to coordinate a drop-off or pick-up time.

By consolidating donations at the shelter, we’re able to properly document, store, and prepare meals in a way that maximizes impact and safety.
We are incredibly grateful for your continued support as we strengthen our programs and procedures to better serve our community. ❤️

Call now to connect with business.

04/24/2026

We at the Shelter Inc. want to take just a few minutes today to recognize Greg Isaacs and the heart he’s brought to this place. Greg has poured himself into the shelter and into the people who live here — really caring for folks, helping with daily needs, and doing whatever it took to keep things running smoothly. His love for the residents and his dedication to service have never gone unnoticed, and it’s clear how deeply he’s cared about making life better for everyone here.

As you all know, The Shelter is moving in a new direction with some changes in how we structure our programs and manage operations. Because of those changes, Greg’s role as Resident Services Manager no longer fits the shelter’s current vision and needs. His duties have ended and he is in process of relocating his food pantry, Caring Hearts Helping Hands. Please take this into consideration when asking Greg for deliveries during his transition. Your patience and kindness is appreciated. This decision wasn’t easy, and it certainly isn’t a reflection of his effort or heart — both of which have been incredible.

Greg, we truly thank you for everything you’ve done, for the compassion you’ve shown, and for the steady presence you’ve been. Your time here made a real difference, and we wish you all the best moving forward.

04/21/2026

🧁Join us for a sweet day of giving back! 🍪☕
The Shelter Inc. is excited to host a Bake Sale on Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, sponsored by the incredibly talented Angela Abrams. Angela is a wonderful baker, and we are so grateful for her support in making this event possible!

Stop by and enjoy a variety of delicious homemade treats, including banana pudding, breads, brownies, cakes, cookies, pretzels, pies, home made candy and more. You can also relax with complimentary coffee in our lounge area while you visit. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself while supporting a great cause in our community. We will be accepting both cash and card for your convenience.

We’re also excited to share that a boot drive will be coming the week following the bake sale; details to follow soon!

If you’re a baker and would like to donate items to the bake sale, we would love to hear from you! Please call the Director at 765-309-2477 to get involved and support this event.
We hope to see you there! 💛

03/05/2026

Nourishing our community one apple at a time! Fresh apples are available today outside Shelter Inc at the corner of 5th and West Western on a first-come basis, no delivery.