About Us

Community Care began in 2013 when several area pastors saw the need for better benevolence help, and connecting people to community resources. The vision for Community Care was shared with area pastors, many churches embraced it and began sending funds along with people to serve, and people in need. A building in the downtown Bluffton area was acquired through strategic partnerships of office space with Habitat for Humanity and Salvation Army. The journey began for the organization by serving families who were in need of assistance in their daily lives, taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to hurting people.

Mission: The Mission of Community Care of Northeast IN is to offer practical, emotional, and spiritual support to women, men, and children who are seeking assistance with difficulties in their daily lives.

Vision: Community Care will help hurting people by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through word and deed as we connect people with Relief, Rehabilitation, and Development, which glorifies God.

Community Care of NE IN is the 501(c)(3) charitable umbrella organization for three programs:

There are currently 38 churches, 100+ businesses/organizations, and 100+ individuals partnering with us in various roles from Funding, Volunteers, Prayer, and Board Members.

We currently need funding and volunteers for mentoring, administration, teaching classes, cooking classes, intake interviews, receptionists, prayer warriors, and thrift store workers.

All donations (money, stocks, trusts, furniture, appliances, household items) are tax deductible.

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Our History

2012

Community saw a need for benevolence help, connecting people to resources and developing people. Plans laid for Community Care of Wells County.

2013

3 Ministers launch Community Care of Wells County. Connecting people to appropriate resources and providing classes at 116 South Johnson St.

2014

Acquired 2 Apartments and started transitional housing.

2015

Obtained a 3rd apartment and started Change Up Thrift Store.

2016

Hired part time bookkeeper and executive director to help move organization forward. Beefed up board membership.

2017

Created four common identifiable logos and launched website. Acquired A Friend’s House building (1001 Clark Ave) and expanded Grace & Mercy Transitional Housing into separate housing for men and women/kids.

2018

Opened Grace & Mercy Transitional Housing to women and children. Watched as lives were being touched and changed.

2019

First Graduate from Grace & Mercy. Change Up Thrift Store moved to downtown location.

2020

Covid hits, but caring for the community continues. Two babies born to women at Grace & Mercy. Four women baptized and lives being transformed. Change Up sales improving.

2021

More construction projects happening which will allow for more residents. Hit a record of 9 women and 13 children at Grace & Mercy. Community support growing. New Executive Director and Operations Manager.

2022

Expanded roles means new names/logos. Community Care of Northeast Indiana. Change Up is now Community Thrift and moving into a bigger better location. Connecting Center is Resource Center and moving next door to Community Thrift to better serve community needs. New Thrift store manager and assistant manager added. Man Up closes for now. Grace and Mercy finishes work in the back of building bringing on 2 new resident rooms, 2 bathrooms, kids play room and arts/craft room.

2023

Grace & Mercy’s back wing is now completed, providing a 33 bed facility.