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Upcoming Events

Delivery Driver

We hope to deliver more than 500 meals this Thanksgiving so we need you to help reach our goal!

Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

We hope to deliver more than 500 meals this Thanksgiving so we need you to help us reach everyone!

What you need to know:

You must register by completing the form linked below.

Deliveries will be from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Thanksgiving Day.

Drivers will need to be at Grace United Methodist Church, (219 W. Mulberry St, Kokomo) at 10:00 AM Thanksgiving morning (November 23rd). We will have people directing traffic and providing you with delivery information when you arrive.

APPLY FOR YOUR

RED RIBBON CHRISTMAS BOX

We will be taking applications November 1-28, 2023

Red Ribbon Christmas boxes contain gifts for every member of your household, paper products, hygiene items, and a grocery gift card to help you celebrate Christmas. This is an income-qualified program.

Explore pick-up times and locations below:

Howard County

Grace United Methodist Church

219 W. Mulberry St, Kokomo, IN 46901

Wednesday, Nov. 1

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thursday, Nov. 2

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 15

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Monday, Nov. 27

3:00 - 5:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 28

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cass County

Emmaus Mission

805 Spencer St, Logansport, IN 46947

Wednesday, Nov. 8

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Clinton County

Paul Phillippe Resource Center

401 W. Walnut St, Frankfort, IN 46041

Wednesday, Nov. 8

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Miami County

Zion Chapel Church

915 S. Broadway Ave, Peru, IN 46970

Thursday, Nov. 9

Noon - 2:30 PM

Howard County

Grace United Methodist Church

219 W. Mulberry St, Kokomo, IN 46901

Wednesday, Nov. 1

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thursday, Nov. 2

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 15

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Monday, Nov. 27

3:00 - 5:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 28

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cass County

Emmaus Mission

805 Spencer St, Logansport, IN 46947

Wednesday, Nov. 8

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Clinton County

Paul Phillippe Resource Center

401 W. Walnut St, Frankfort, IN 46041

Wednesday, Nov. 8

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Miami County

Zion Chapel Church

915 S. Broadway Ave, Peru, IN 46970

Thursday, Nov. 9

Noon - 2:30 PM

Requirements for Income-Qualifying

  1. A current government issued photo ID required for person applying.                              
  2. Social Security cards and Birth Certificates or proof of birth dates for all household members.             
  3. Proof of household income—this could be one of the following items:

A food stamp card along with a grocery receipt less than 30 days-old. Receipt must show an EBT F/S balance greater than $0.00 sometime during the last 30 days. 

Current letter from Family Services documenting you are approved for food stamps and date approved.

Recent award letter from Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SSI, or SSDI or a letter stating that an application has been approved for government assistance. These letters may be obtained from the appropriate agency.

If you live in subsidized housing (you receive government assistance with paying your rent) you MUST show a copy of your lease or the current re-certification letter.

A copy of last years IRS 1040 Tax form.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Deliver Red Ribbon Christmas Boxes

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Deliver Red Ribbon Christmas Boxes

We want you to be a part of our Red Ribbon Christmas Program by delivering gifts to those who qualify! We will deliver in Howard County on Friday, December 15, 2023 beginning at 7:30 AM.

What you need to know:

You must register by completing the form linked below.

We will need a copy of your valid driver's license.

You need at least one other person with you to deliver gifts.

We want you to be a part of our Red Ribbon Christmas Program by delivering gifts to those who qualify!

Female Christmas box delivery driver in car

Wrap Gifts for Red Ribbon Christmas

Red Ribbon Christmas Gift Wrapping

Wrap Gifts for Red Ribbon Christmas

Every year we hold our Red Ribbon Christmas Outreach that provides gifts, toys, groceries, and toiletries for families and individuals around North Central Indiana. But we have thousands of gifts to wrap and need volunteers to help us prepare for the Christmas season. Sign up below to help us continue this amazing program.

Walk a Mile 2024

Walk a Mile in My Shoes, our annual fundraiser to support women and women with children staying in our two shelters (Open Arms and Watered Garden), will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Visit our Walk a Mile website for more information:

Walk a Mile in My Shoes Fundraiser Logo 2024

Want to volunteer for events?

Fill out a volunteer application or contact the Volunteer/Events Coordinator at 765-456-3838 for more information.