YSB Safe Station Youth Shelter
Financial
(574) 235-9396
1322 Lincolnway East, South Bend, IN 46613
Safe Station is the only temporary emergency shelter serving teens ages 12 – 18 specifically of St. Joseph County. Some teens needing services are runaways, homeless, or victims of abuse or neglect. Some teens and their families need a "time out" from family tensions. Their goals are to provide safe, temporary housing for teens and to work with teens and families for reunification. Teens at Safe Station participate in individual and family counseling and work with a service coordinator for problem-solving and skill building. Teens continue their education while staying at Safe Station.
Venues, Parks & Arts Youth Scholarship
(574) 299-4765
219 S. St. Louis Blvd.
https://sbvpa.org/get-involved/vpa-youth-scholarship-fund/
VPA contributes to erasing societal divides and ensuring the ability to thrive for all, regardless of income level, race, gender, ability, orientation, or age. They also contribute to creating strong and safe neighborhoods providing a significant return on investment. Further, they work on enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of individuals. Finally, they contribute to responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainability practices.
Center for Civic Innovation K-12 education
(574) 631-0661
1045 West Washington St.
https://civicinnovation.nd.edu/education/
The Center for Civic Innovation (CCI) seeks to provide unique educational programs on South Bend’s West Side that combine one-on-one relationships, arts experiences, and life-long learning in a comfortable environment. CCI Educational programming is in partnership with the Robinson Community Learning Center and includes special events and programs related to arts, culture, and community engagement for residents of all ages.
Boys and Girls Club of St. Joseph County
(574) 232-2048
502 E Sample St, South Bend, IN 46601
It is a positive mission that they meet head-on with life-changing programs and a caring, dedicated staff. They are there when kids are the least supervised and the most vulnerable. We offer programs afterschool each weekday and throughout the summer. Kids learn to work and play together.
TutorND
tutornd@nd.edu
https://sites.google.com/nd.edu/tutornd/home
TutorND seeks to reduce opportunity gaps for children by providing evidence-based literacy and math programs for children in grades PK-9 at no cost to their families.
Oaklawn
(574) 283-1234
403 E Madison St, South Bend, IN 46617
https://oaklawn.org/child-and-adolescent-services/
For most, childhood is one of the happiest times in a person’s life, filled with laughter, play and carefree days. But for some, these formative years are a time of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. We have expertly trained staff who specialize in the unique needs of youth, helping them face the real problems of a grown-up world.
At Oaklawn, we put a special emphasis on including the family, as we believe this is the best and most effective approach for long-term success.
Lifeline Youth & Family Services
(800) 509-6884
2515 N. Bendix Dr. Suite 210, South Bend, IN 46628
620 S. Ironwood Dr. Mishawaka, IN 46544
Lifeline is a faith-based organization that was created to bring hope to families and youth who have become involved in the legal system through home-based services, court-ordered therapy, and preventative education. We help individuals and families rediscover solutions that will allow them to reclaim control, rebuild relationships, and restore hope.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
info@becomeabig.com
(574) 232-9958
218 W. Washington St.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters' community-based mentoring program is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters experience. It is all about building relationships between volunteer mentors and their mentees. For a few hours, a couple of times a month the boys and girls of BBBS get to enjoy and share their favorite activities with the volunteers.
Youth Service Bureau - Administration Office
(574) 235-9231
2222 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46628
The YSB goals are to keep youth out of the justice system, help young people develop life skills, support academic progress, establish a relationship with a caring adult, and improve life or family circumstances.
100 Black Men of Greater South Bend
(574) 303-8702
2043 S Bend Ave 345, South Bend, IN 46637
https://100blackmenofsouthbend.org/
Mentoring is the cornerstone of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (The 100) and its network of over 100 Chapters. The social, cultural, emotional, and unique needs of youth, primarily African American males, are addressed through one-to-one and group mentoring relationships by 100 Black Men chapter members.
South Bend Empowerment Zone
(574) 393-6176
dmoore@sbez.org
215 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601
https://sbezone.org/
A system of schools eliminates academic and social/emotional opportunity gaps and nurtures the greatness that exists within each child to confidently thrive in our city, nation, and world. The Empowerment Zone nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of each child by harnessing the power of community and empowering every student with a high-quality public education.
Logan Center
logan@logancenter.org
(574) 289-4831
2505 E. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46615
LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. serves adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism services, residential services, day programs, and employment services.
South Side little League
(574) 232-8412
400 W Ewing Ave, South Bend, IN 46613
https://southsidell.com/
Offering t-ball and pee-wee leagues for your little ones as well as age-based baseball and softball teams.
Heroes Camp
(574) 243-1055
4130 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545
https://heroescamp.com/programs-3
Heroes Camp is one of the largest youth ministries in the area, in a facility housing three basketball courts, a kitchen, locker rooms, a studio, and yes even a barbershop Heroes Camp helps young men embrace fathering and their Heavenly father through sports.
Echo Soccer Club
info@michianaecho.com
Michiana Echo Soccer Club
P.O. Box 451, Granger, IN 46530"
Developing the complete player. As an exclusive Coerver club aligned with Indy Premier, we develop skilled, confident, and creative players with a solid technical base that have access to great resources and opportunities.
St. Joseph County Public Library - Discover Pass
(574) 282-4646
304 S Main St. South Bend, IN 46615
https://sjcpl.org/programs/discovery-pass/
Start your day off at the library and end up on an adventure at a museum, park, or garden! Explore your community and visit a local attraction by checking out a Discovery Pass. Passes may be checked out for one day. Pick up and return at Main Library. Discovery passes are available for The History Museum, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, Potawatomi Zoo, Ruthmere Museum, and the Wellfield Botanic Garden.
Joseph County - Located at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana
(574) 232-9986
702 Chapin St, South Bend, IN 46601
The food bank actively partners with local and national manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, food growers, packers, and brokers to procure food. In addition, businesses, organizations and individuals conduct food and funds drives. We are extremely grateful for the financial support we receive from corporations, foundations, organizations, and individuals.
South Bend Meal Distribution
https://www.sb.school/about/departments/food_and_nutrition_services/meal_distribution
SBCSC will offer meals through the 2022 Summer Food Service Program Summer Food Service Program. (SFSP) is a federally funded, state-administered program which reimburses program participants who serve free healthy meals and snacks to children and teens ages 18 and younger in low-income areas over the summer months. Families are invited to visit one of the sites during mealtimes and your children will receive a fresh, nutritious meal at no cost.
Mishawaka Summer Meals Program
(574) 254-4545
thielkal@mishawaka.k12.in.us
https://www.mishawakaschools.com/domain/42
Helping students be prepared to learn is one of our primary tasks here at School City of Mishawaka Food Service. Offering nutritionally balanced meals each day fulfills part of that task. Offering choices of several kinds of foods brings us even closer.
South Bend Transpo
businfo@sbtranspo.com
(574) 233-2131
1401 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46613
$1.00 single ride fare
$3.00 Day Pass
$30.00 31-Day Student Pass (K-12)
*need to show student ID
$35.00 31-Day Adult Pass
Children 4 and under free
*limit of 2 underage children per adult rider
K-12 students ride free in the summer
*need to show student ID
Students/staff from Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, Holy Cross, and IU South Bend
*free with university ID
South Bend School Transportation
(574) 393-7000
3003 N Bendix Dr, South Bend, IN 46628
https://www.sb.school/about/departments/transportation
Hums Elementary School
Emma Thurston, Social Worker
thurstone@mishawaka.k12.in.us
3208 Harrison Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3803
https://www.mishawakaschools.com/hums
Coquillard Elementary School
Sanah Clayton, Social Worker (3-5)
Allik Stanley, Social Worker (Pk-2)
astanley@sb.school
1245 N. Sheridan Ave
(574) 283-8610
https://coquillard.sb.school/
McKinley Elementary School
Peggy Appleby, Social Worker
pappleby@sb.school
228 N. Greenlawn Ave.
(574) 393-3300
https://mckinley.tracy.k12.ca.us/
Muessel Elementary School
Jennifer Weinberg, Social Worker
jweinberg@sb.school
1021 Blaine Ave
(574) 393-3400
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Heather Bell, Social Worker
hbell@sb.school
2716 Pleasant St
(574) 393-2600
Harrison Primary Center
Felicia Pryor, Social Worker
fpryor2@sbcsc.k12.in.us
3302 W Western Ave.
(574) 283-7300
Marquette Montessori Academy
Pam Overmyer, Social Worker
povermyer@sb.school
1818 Bergan St.
(574) 283-8370
Kennedy Academy
Ashlee Radzikowski, Social Worker
aradzikowski@sbcsc.k12.in.us
609 North Olive Street
(574) 393-3100
Hay Elementary School
Courtney Smith, Social Worker
csmith4@sb.school
19685 Johnson Rd.
(574) 393-2200
Madison STEAM Academy
Beth Ploetz, Social Worker
bploetz@sb.school
832 N Lafayette Blvd
(574) 393-3200
Wilson Primary Center
Kayla Buras, Social Worker
kburas@sb.school
56660 Oak Rd.
(574) 393-3700
Monroe Elementary School
John Frame, Psychologist
jframe@sb.school
312 E. Donmoyer Ave.
(574) 231-5834
Success Academy
Jennifer Martin, Social Worker
jmartin@successacademysb.com
3408 Ardmore Trail
(574) 299-9800
https://successacademysb.com/contact-us/
Marshal Elementary School
Robin Milligan, Social Worker
rmilligan@sb.school
1433 Byron Drive
(574) 393-4200
Swanson Traditional School
Amy Packard, Social Worker
apackard@sb.school
17677 Parker Dr.
(574) 393-2700
Darden Elementary School
Kaylie Bruinsma, Social Worker
kbruinsma@sbcsc.k12.in.us
18645 Janet Street
(574) 393-2900
Warren Elementary School
Maria Pedraza, Social Worker
mrobledo-pedraza@sbcsc.k12.in.us
55400 Quince Rd
(574) 393-2814