Hope. Dignity. Sustainable Change.
Grace Care Center continually innovates solutions to battle poverty in Central Indiana, one Friend at a time.
More than just food, wraparound services focus on making sustainable change through real connection. These Grace Care Center programs and services are made possible through donor support to the Grace Care Center Foundation.
Choice Food Pantry
Dignifying experience
Unlike traditional food distribution models, Grace Care Center operates on a choice-based system resembling a grocery store. This approach preserves dignity and empowers individuals to select items based on their dietary preferences and family needs.
Prioritizing nutrition
The Choice Food Pantry prioritizes nutrition by providing balanced and wholesome options through a point system that encourages healthier selections. This ensures that families not only receive the assistance they need but also have the opportunity to make healthier dietary choices.
Mobile Pantry
Care out in the community
The Mobile Pantry by the Grace Care Center mobilizes the Center’s unique and dignifying model of choice out in our central Indiana communities — especially those areas that don’t have great access to wholesome food and are limited by some transportation barriers.
Emergency response
With its flexible operations, collaborative partnerships, and compassionate approach, the Mobile Pantry offers quality care when and where it's needed most.
When a tornado hit Sullivan, Indiana in March 2023 - decimating their community and their area’s food pantry - Grace Care Center swiftly mobilized resources to provide essential supplies and support.
Referral Services
Volunteer-led
Volunteer advocates are mobilized and trained to offer personalized support across a spectrum of needs, including financial literacy, employment, legal matters, health, and housing.
Individualized support
By offering individualized support plans tailored to unique circumstances, the program empowers participants to navigate challenges and progress towards sustainability.
Vehicle Services
Keeping cars on the roads
Care Center Friends engaging in Referral Services can take part in Vehicle Services. Through high-value preventative maintenance, Grace Care Center keeps Friends on the road to work and school.
Car donations
Cars donated to Grace Care Center are granted to Care Center Friends in need of reliable transportation.
Micro Savings & Loans
Preventing predatory loans
The Microfinance Savings & Loan program offers accessible capital and flexible repayment plans to those facing barriers to traditional financial services. The program features 0% interest rates, preventing borrowers from using high-interest predatory payday loans that perpetuate poverty.
Recycling philanthropy
Through the innovative Microfinance Savings & Loan program, Friends of the Grace Care Center repay the funds they borrow. These payments are then recycled to be lent out again multiple times, amplifying their impact.
English Classes
Closing the gap
In Central Indiana especially, language proficiency is a key determinant of access to educational and employment opportunities. These classes help close that gap.
Practical application
Emphasis on practical application and supportive learning environments ensures that students develop the skills needed to navigate diverse social and professional settings. This helps with integration into the community and equitable access to opportunities of all kinds.
Thrift Store
The Thrift Store offers a diverse range of quality merchandise at affordable prices. From clothing and furniture to household items and more, our carefully curated selection allows individuals to access high-quality essentials without compromising their budgets.
Revenue generated from the Thrift Store directly supports other programs and initiatives of Grace Care Center. Every purchase made at the store becomes an investment, creating a cycle of support that sustains our mission of providing hope and care.
Community Events
The Grace Care Center believes in the power of community, compassion, and celebration.
Special events like Grace Care Center’s Christmas Store and Community Fair bring together families, volunteers, and community partners to create memorable moments and meet various needs.
Each event builds stronger, more connected communities where every individual can experience moments of joy, celebration, and the support they need to thrive.
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Grace Care Center
Grace Care Center programs are shaping a resilient and inclusive community in Central Indiana, empowering individuals and families to thrive. Take time to explore how you can connect with this community that is making sustainable life changes for many in our area.