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Hub for Hope Diaper Pantry

The Hub for Hope Diaper Pantry had it's largest distribution ever last month, with 82 families coming on one day! We welcomed Anne Gabbert, an early childhood specialist and St. Luke’s member, who spent time talking to caregivers and giving advice and resources on child development. Anne is also bilingual, Spanish and English, enabling her to form a deeper connection with some of our clients whose first language is Spanish.

If you are interested in getting involved in the diaper pantry, we have 2 distributions each month, the first Tuesday and the third Saturday, and we are in need of volunteers, food donations, and language interpreters. You can sign up and get more information by clicking HERE. 

Crooked Creek Food Pantry - Volunteer Spotlight

Crooked Creek Food Pantry opened its doors in 2015, and Jackie has been a loyal volunteer since day one. After retiring, Jackie was looking for something meaningful to do. A letter was sent out through her church about the pantry, and she answered the call to serve. Over the years, Jackie’s daughter and grand-daughters have also spent time volunteering together at the pantry.

Crooked Creek Food Pantry (CCFP) serves Pike Township and western Washington Township in Marion  County. Its food distribution center, in the Eskenazi Health Center Pecar Building, is located in the heart of a food desert. CCFP served 10,000 unique families in 2023. To learn more and sign up to volunteer, visit the CCFP website. 

Dove Recovery House

St. Luke's United Women of Faith have been loyal supporters of Dove Recovery House for many years - they were recently acknowledged in a UM News Digest Article about Dove House and named as one of it's major supporters! We want to take a moment to celebrate not only the work that Dove House does, but the ways in which UWF have continued supporting them:

• In September, St. Luke’s chapter of United Women in Faith attended the 12th Annual Dove House Celebration Luncheon & Dessert Dash. They were a table sponsor and enjoyed an afternoon of celebrating the work that Dove Recovery House does, hearing stories about their impact, and most importantly, raising money so that their work can be continued.
• Also in September, UWF hosted their semi-annual Rummage Sale. Dove House residents not only came to shop the sale for free, but also assisted in the tear down and cleanup of the sale. Thank you Doves!

Dove Recovery House is the largest recovery housing program for women in Marion and Dubois counties, serving more than 100 women annually. All of their services are offered at no cost to the participants including addiction recovery treatment, therapy, housing, and meals. It costs approximately $300/week to serve one client, and the Marion County location can house 40 women at one time. If you are interested in becoming a donor or volunteering your time and skills, click HERE to visit their website.

United Women in Faith-Rummage Sale update

As just mentioned, the United Women in Faith just wrapped up another successful rummage sale. Here is what Brenda Westfall, one of the Rummage Sale coordinators had to say about the event: "Many thanks to the over 100 volunteers who helped with 2 1/2 days of prep for Friday’s Member Sale and Saturday’s Community sale. The facilities staff were once again amazing all week. When you see them tell them how much you (and we) appreciate them!! The donations we received this fall were extremely helpful to the hundreds of people who came to the sales. Families from all over the area came to our church looking for everything from toys, to clothing, and household necessities. It’s truly a gift to see people finding what they need. The money raised by the sale will go to various organizations supporting women and children locally, nationally and Internationally. Thank you to all who donated, volunteered and or shopped at the Fall Rummage Sale."