COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR

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We did it! We surpassed our goals!

We raised over $24,000! Thank you!
On February 26, 2022, UCS hosted our first local Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising event. It was a family-friendly, 1 & 3-mile winter walk (with self-organized options - see below) supporting our mission and programs for people who are hungry, hurting, and homeless. Again, thank you!

And it was a great experience! Here are a few images. (More HERE)
In addition to surpassing our fundraising goal, we surpassed our people goal - 20 teams and more than 150 walkers/volunteers participated in the event. Good Shepherd Catholic School 8th graders (below left) and Bethlehem UCC Youth Group (below right) participated off-site and did an amazing job! We extend a very special thank you to our team captains, sponsors, and volunteers for your service & support.
Thank you, Teams and Team Captains, and Team/Event Sponsors!

Good Shepherd Catholic School 8th Grade, Andrew Pepper Foundation & Friends, Team Hedde, Life Balance Lawn CARE, Charlie's Angels, JD Sheth Foundation, UCS Community of Caring, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, The Cool Kids Club, Fresh Air Community, All in the Family Dental, Coffee Grinders, Shafer and Friends, ERA First Advantage Realty, Inc., Suzanne Seng, Bethlehem UCC Youth, Case Management Friends and Family, Nikki's Beat the Cold Angels, Team Robinson, and High Hopes Hospitality.
SAVE THE DATE

Next year's Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is February 25, 2023. We will do it! See you there! #cnoy23 #communityofcaring
PROGRAM UPDATE: Diversion Center

$300,000 ARPA funds from the city of Evansville

With support from the Mayor and the Evansville City Council, the Diversion Center took a huge leap toward being open. We are reaching back to pre-Covid times to update policies and procedures and re-engage stakeholders. We plan to open in late 2022 (all things going well). GOOD NEWS!!
Even with this good news, we are still not yet fully funded and able to open, but we hope to receive additional ARPA (American Relief Plan Act) support from Vanderburgh County. Their initial support with the city plus an equal second year of support from both will make it happen. As we wait, we are assessing program details and integrating them with current UCS programs alongside our local partners. With full ARPA funding, we will be able to provide these services for 3 years, make a positive impact on people's lives, collect data, then engage the criminal justice and healthcare systems (beneficiaries of these services) for support. Learn about the Diversion Center
YES, WE'RE HIRING!

Apply & join our community of caring

Operations Team Member

The position assists the Operations Manager to ensure UCS property and grounds are in good and safe working order by performing preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and maintaining the physical state of the exterior and interior of the property. Understanding programs and performing Care Team duties is required. Duties may require manual, clerical, and data entry skills. Apply with Indeed!
2021 SERVICES SUMMARY

You're making an incredible impact.

THANK YOU! We did it!

Thanks to our amazing donors, partners, supporters, and volunteers UCS served approx. 2,914 people in need across all programs.

More Highlights: Our day shelter assisted approx. 155 men, women & children each day. Our emergency night shelters provided 235 women and 712 men shelter, safety, and support. Our medical respite provided 40 safe intakes for men and women to rest, recuperate, and experience greater health outcomes. Our 21 apartments operated at full capacity all year helping 24 men and women escape homelessness and remain housed ... and more.

Read the full 2021 summary HERE (link) and see past years' numbers too.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Servant leaders wanted.

Be part of our great TEAM!

UCS needs volunteers for meals, guests services, office help, and program coverage. Will you help? Much of what we do is about being kind and compassionate to people. Let us know.
UCS DIRECTORS' DINNER

RSVP on Eventbrite below by getting a Ticket
  • WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 2022
  • WHERE: Bethlehem UCC -Welcome Area
  • TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • PURPOSE: We come together to celebrate the past two years of service as a community of caring and to honor and recognize a few servant leaders, partners in faith, and community advocates who have been an example and inspiration for our mission, vision, and values.
Thu, May 19, 2022 5:30 PM CST
UCS Directors' Dinner
Bethlehem UCC, Evansville
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Questions? volunteer@unitedcaringservices.org or (812) 402-1074
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS

Helpful tips, Needed items, and Good-to-know guides.

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