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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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"Each One, Feed One" Community Food Drive - August 27-29

Be a part of the 5th annual "Each One, Feed One" Community Food Drive. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to collect food at grocery stores around Monroe County, transport donations to MCUM, and prepare donations for distribution to those in need.  The goal is to collect 15,000 pounds of food and other donated items over those three days.

 

Volunteer Schedule:

Position Responsibilities

Friday,

August 27

Shift

Saturday,

August 28 Shifts

Sunday,

August 29 Shifts

Store Volunteers

Collect donations at local grocery stores. Volunteers can bring chairs if they have difficulty standing and should be comfortable interacting with the public. Multiple volunteers are usually assigned to each store.  These are great positions for youth groups, couples, and friends. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

 

5pm - 8pm

 

10am-1pm

1pm-4pm

1pm-4pm

Store Coordinators

& Assistants

Update: Coordinator positions are filled and vehicles have been found, assistants still needed.

Serve as store and volunteer liaisons, transport donations from stores to MCUM. Repeated lifting required throughout the day. Volunteers with their own trucks or vans especially welcome. Fuel expenses will be covered. These positions are especially great for adult/teenager teams.

4pm-9pm

9am-6pm

12pm-6pm

Sorters

Unload and sort donations as they arrive at MCUM. Volunteers must be 15 or older. Tasks available for those who can't lift.

n/a

9am-12pm

12pm-3pm

3pm-6pm

 

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Meri Reinhold at mcum@bloomington.in.us or 812-339-3429. All volunteers will be provided with water and sunscreen. A boxed lunch will be provided to those working all day.

 

Participating Monroe County Stores:

Bloomingfoods - all three locations

Buehler's Buy-Low

Kroger - all four locations

Marsh - all three locations

O'Malia's

Sahara Mart - both locations

 

We appreciate the support of our event sponsors:

                        

                                                        American Legion Post 18


Matching Opportunity for MCUM's Endowment

This is the fifth year of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County's Matchstick Endowment Matching Initiative, a program that has helped MCUM raise almost $90,000 for its endowment. This year, if MCUM raises $10,000 for our endowment fund before December 31, 2010, an additional $3,333 will be added by the foundation. This is a great opportunity to stretch your donation with a 3:1 match and to fund the endowment that will support our programs for as long as they are needed. Donations should be made directly to the foundation:

Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

101 W. Kirkwood, Suite 321

Bloomington, IN 47404-6129

 

Write "MCUM/Matchstick" on the memo line to make sure your gift goes to the right place.  Donations can also be made online with a credit card through the foundation's website.  Contact the foundation or our office if you have any questions about the Matchstick Program.

 


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

 

You can also watch this National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Video on the importance of choosing an accredited program for your child's early education.

 


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!   

 


Marsh Shoppers Sign Up Here

When you shop at Marsh and use your Marsh Fresh Idea Card, a percentage of your purchase can benefit MCUM.  Sign up on their website (you will be asked to provide contact information) or just email your number to mcumfund@bloomington.in.us (no contact info needed!).

 


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