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Monroe County United Ministries is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that has been providing social services in Monroe County since 1939. Currently MCUM provides affordable childcare to working families and basic needs assistance to Monroe County residents in crisis.

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Help MCUM face the Feinstein Challenge!

All food and financial donations received in March and April are eligible for the Feinstein Challenge. This challenge is supported by the Feinstein Foundation of Rhode Island, which distributes $1,000,000 annually to agencies across the country who are fighting hunger in their local community. MCUM will receive a portion of that match, with your help.  Please consider:
  • making a financial donation;
  • organizing a food drive within your family, club, or congregation; 
  • donating a few food items directly to MCUM's pantry; or
  • helping us spread the word about the Feinstein Challenge. We are always available to give tours or make presentations about hunger in the community.

Are you a fan of MCUM and Opportunity House?  How about a Facebook fan?

Become a fan of Monroe County United Ministries and Opportunity House on Facebook.

 


"Spring Into Action!" Luncheon and Silent Auction

The annual “Spring Into Action!” Luncheon and Silent Auction to benefit Monroe County United Ministries will be held on Sunday, April 25 at the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center. Doors open at 11:30, lunch is served at 12:30.  This fun event, hosted by WFIU personality George Walker, features a buffet lunch and a silent auction filled with items for all interests and budgets. Auction items include a visit to a local goat farm; a party at the Bloomington firehouse; a private tour, tasting and picnic at Oliver Winery; one week in the Berkshire Mountains; tickets to the 2010 Picnic with the Pops; art; books; jewelry; and much more.

 

Funds raised will provide affordable childcare and basic needs assistance to those in crisis. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 4-8 and free for 3 and younger. A block of eight tickets (one table) can be purchased for $150. Tickets are available at the Sunrise Box Office on Kirkwood Ave., online through the BCT Box Office or by calling MCUM at 812-339-3429.

 


Check out MCUM on www.youtube.com!

This video (6:24 minutes) features lots of MCUM kids, volunteers and staff. Learn how you can help MCUM help the community!    http://www.youtube.com/user/mcumbloomington

 


"Walk a Day, Change a Life” The Homeward Bound 5K Walk

Sunday, April 18, 2010

11:30-4:00PM

Third Street Park, Bloomington

 

The annual Bloomington Homeward Bound Walk is a community event that benefits 12 local, non-profit agencies, all of which serve those suffering from homelessness in Monroe County. All funds raised through the walk stay local.

 


Planned Giving Options

Are you interested in making a gift to MCUM that can support our programs for years to come?  Would you like to limit the taxes assessed on your estate?  For more information about making a planned gift to MCUM, click here!   

 


MCUM Information on Guidestar.org

Visiting www.guidestar.org will help you learn more about the non-profit organizations you care about. Read and post testimonials, view our IRS Form 990, view our audited financial statement, learn more about our programs and even make a donation through our profile. You will need to create an account to see details, but it is free and easy to do.

  


Questions about Tax-Deductible Donations?

Do you have questions about when a donation is deductible?  What records you need to keep? How to value those items you donate to Opportunity House? MCUM can't provide tax advice but we can provide a few resources for you.  For more information on tax deduction issues, visit http://www.irs.gov/charities/contributors/index.html. There you can link to a variety of resources, including a slide show presentation that answers a wide variety of questions regarding contributions.

 


 

 
Monroe County United Ministries
827 W. 14th Court
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-3429
Fax: (812) 339-2912
mcum@bloomington.in.us