"Pray about everything, worry about nothing"
The Rockport Christian Resource Center is blessed to be able to offer
the following to all Spencer County residents.
We are proud to have the United Way of Southwestern Indiana as our
partner in offering these services.
Thrift Store
The Rockport Christian Resource Center offers a low cost, fashionable way to update your wardrobe. Thanks to the generous supporters we are able to offer new and gently used clothing for the entire family at bargain basement prices. Most clothing sells for $2.00 with nothing higher than $10.00. (Some exceptions may apply) Furniture, appliances, household items, books and all other items are priced as marked. Thrift Store hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:30-4:30. Saturday from 9-2.
Charity and giving to those in need is one way to show love for others. The Bible calls us to help meet the physical needs of those who cannot help themselves.
Food Bank
We provide a food bank to help supply health, nutritious foods to those in need. Working in conjunction with the Tri State Food Bank, we provide food to many Spencer County residents who might otherwise go hungry. Our local church & business community also blesses us by hosting food drives throughout the year.
Anyone wishing to pick up food from the food bank is asked to please bring a current ID and a piece of mail, with current address, that has been sent to you in the last five days.
Food Bank hours are Tuesday -Friday 8:30 am-12:00 noon.
Saturday 8:30-12 noon.
If your group or organization would like to host a food drive to benefit our food bank please contact us at 812 649-4946 OR click on the link below.
The Christian Resource Center holds all individuals accountable for the assistance they are granted. To receive assistance most clients are required to take the financial management and nutrition classes and complete a job assessment.
Financial Assistance
Through the generous support of our benefactors, clients may also be eligible for financial assistance every four months. (Subject to evaluation of emergency situations.)
Various types of assistance are available including:
Utility assistance/$125.00 Maximum
Rent assistance/$125.00 Maximum
Pharmacy services/No assistance for narcotics or pain killers. Pharmacy contacted for verification/$125.00 Maximum
The above services require mandatory budgeting and nutrition classes. Also, client must complete a job assessment and classes each time assistance received.
Assistance hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am-12 noon
Please call 812 649-4946 for an appointment.
That thing about "Love thy Neighbor" - I meant it
-God
Baby Shop
Moms and Dads may have access to a large variety of new items in our Baby Shop. Thanks to our wonderful churches which sponsor baby showers throughout the year, Moms and Dads may choose from items such as: diapers, onesies, pacifiers, bottles, baby quilts, high chairs,strollers, pack-an-plays, bouncy seats, baby back packs, & other items. To take advantage of this service Moms and Dads must have earned Baby Shop vouchers. Earning vouchers is easy, merely keep your appointments with WIC, many local doctors, and attending Healthy Family classes at the Spencer County library. Click the button below for a complete listing of voucher providers.
Job Assessment
Thanks to Goodwill Industries providing computers, printers, and software,our clients have the opportunity to complete an online job assessment to discover which work related field might suit them best. This is not a test with right and wrong answers, it is simply a skills assessment that helps the client determine which job might be right for them. Through this program we also offer help with building a resume that hopefully will get you in the door for that first interview and on the way to an amazing career.
Need a refresher on e-mail, Word, Excel-then come on in and feel free to use these computer to further your skills. This service is offered to everyone free of charge.
Job Assessment & Refresher hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (dependant upon class schedules)
TRAINING
55 or older and want get out of the house for a few hours during the day and earn money doing it?
If you are 55 or older, please check out this opportunity just for you! The Christian Resource Center is honored to participate in the Senior Community Service Employment Program, administered by Goodwill, which offers older workers the opportunity to upgrade their work skills through PAID on the job training. This will not effect your Social security benefits or SNAP benefits. Click the button below for more information.
(This is not working for Goodwill)
Coat-A-Kid
(Coat-A-Kid program is subject to income limitations of no more than $1600.00 @ month for a single parent home or $2400.00 @ month for a two parent home.)
In December the Rockport Christian Resource Center distributes warm winter coats to children who need them. Last year in addition to 200 coats, we also gave out gloves and scarves to help keep them warm. Thanks to the generosity of the Rockport Kiwanis Club, each family received a Christmas ham. We encourage all who are truly in need of this program to please apply. Applications are accepted at the Back To School Bash as well as at the Christian Resource Center. By partnering with the Toys For Tots program we are also able to provide toys to our children. Please visit our Coat-A-Kid page for more information and to obtain an application.
Success Through Mentoring
Making a difference in the lives of children aged 8 through 18 in Spencer County. The mission is to empower at-risk youth to make life choices that positively impact their future.
Children need a strong role model; could this be you? Seeking volunteers to become mentors! Seeking financial support! What can you offer to make this program a success?
Your donation will help with training, youth activities, and more! Please contact STM Executive Director Steve Buse at 812 489-0101 or email [email protected] to learn how you can help make a difference
