St Joseph County Charities

Busy Hands of Michiana is an award-winning, all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to creating therapeutic and comforting items for individuals in need within the Michiana community. Funded through grants, donations, and recycled materials, the organization supports various agencies that assist people affected by Alzheimer's, autism, cancer, and other life-challenging situations. With a commitment to social responsibility, Busy Hands of Michiana has produced thousands of items each year, collaborating with over 120 recipient agencies to distribute these beneficial goods without charging any fees. The tireless work of volunteers allows the organization to make a meaningful impact, providing warmth and care to vulnerable populations in the region. Generated from the website

The Ferry Street Resource Center is a non profit advocacy and referral center funded, in part, by the Department of Housing and Urban Development with support from the City of Niles and through various fund raising and grant assistance programs. The facility is housed in the historic Ferry Street School, formerly known as the "the old colored school". As a community advocacy center, the focus of the Ferry Street Resource Center (FSRC) is to educate and empower residents that live within the north central side of the city and beyond. The major areas of concentration will be in community health, educational enhancement, employment training, well family services and cultural awareness.The mission statement of the Ferry Street Resource Center is to access support services and create educational, employment, cultural, and recreational programs and activities that enhance the quality of living for the clients served.