The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.

 

Community Eye Care Center

Description: 

You may call or e-mail us for an eye examination appointment--or use our online appointment form. Appointments are not necessary to visit our eyewear center, but please be sure to check in at the main desk when you arrive.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
744 E. Third Street
Bloomington
IN
47405
Contact
Dr. Patricia
Henderson
Director
855-8436

Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

Description: 

Created by individuals, families, and businesses who share a passion for Monroe County and a vision for its future, the Community Foundation has granted $21 million to more than 380 local nonprofit organizations. Our $26 million endowment is growing and so is the difference we make by connecting caring people, important cuases, and community resources.

Year Established: 
1990 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
Bloomington
IN
47404

Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc

Description: 

501(c)3 Hunger Relief agency providing free meals to anyone in need from two locations, from 4-6 pm, M-Sat, and outreach programs to the community's most vulnerable: children, older adults, and the chronically ill.

Year Established: 
1983 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
Bloomington
IN
47403

Compass Early Learning Center

Description: 

Compass Early Learning Center - North is a Licensed Center in Bloomington IN, with a maximum capacity of 84 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddler-Two; Three-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

 

Compass Early Learning Center - Downtown is a Licensed Center in Bloomington IN, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Toddler; Two-Five. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Address
North
827 W. 14th Ct.
Bloomington
IN
47404
Additional Address
Downtown
219 E 4th St
Bloomington
IN
47408
Contact
Brittney
Denton
Director
812-339-3429
Stacy
Jones
812-727-3737

Congregation Beth Shalom / Bloomington Jewish Community

Description: 

Congregation Beth Shalom is a house of community, of learning and of prayer that provides a unifying Jewish focus for its diverse membership as congregants explore their identity as Jews and their relationship as Jews to the larger community. To fulfill its mission, Beth Shalom offers communal activities; inreach to its members; outreach to the community; social welfare projects; education for children, teenagers, adults and families; and activities that foster spiritual exploration.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
3750 East Third Street
Bloomington
IN
47403
Contact
Sue
Swartz
President
812-334-2440

Conservation Law Center

Description: 

Conservation Law Center provides legal counsel without charge to conservation organizations, works to improve conservation law and policy, and offers law students clinical experience in the practice of law and the profession's public service tradition.

Year Established: 
2005 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
116 S Indiana Avenue
Bloomington
IN
47408
Contact
Lily
Bonwich
812-856-0229

Constellation Stage & Screen

Description: 

Constellation Stage & Screen produces world-class theater and film that impacts the national performing arts industry through new work development. Constellation's productions, community events, and education programs serve as a leading contributor to the cultural and economic vibrancy of Bloomington, Indiana.

Established in 2022 as a result of a three way merger between the Bloomington Playwright’s Project, Cardinal Stage, and Pigasus Institute, Constellation produces a professional theatrical season featuring an exciting mix of original plays and musicals, established works, family and holiday classics, and theater for young audiences shows. Throughout the year, Constellation seeks to develop and produce multiple film projects and over time will create a new work development pipeline where projects can progress from page, to stage, to screen!

Constellation aims to have a deep and lasting impact on our community and region through its IU Credit Union Education and Outreach Initiative. Constellation's educational offerings seek to nurture a love of the performing arts in students of all ages in South Central Indiana by offering classes and experiential learning for everyone, from the youngest beginner to the adult professional.

Year Established: 
2022 (all day)
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN
47404

Council for Community Accessibility CCA

Description: 

The Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is a volunteer group that advocates for the interests of people with disabilities. Formerly known as the Community Council on Handicap Concerns, the group was formed in 1990. The CCA promotes awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and works to develop solutions to problems of accessibility in the community.

Address
Bloomington
IN
47404

Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA)

Description: 

CONA (Council of Neighborhood Associations) is an umbrella organization representing Monroe County’s neighborhood associations. They formulate positions on public policy and represent our neighborhoods at city, county and state government meetings.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
P.O. Box 252
Bloomington
IN
47402
Contact

Counsel in the Court

Description: 

Law students who conduct interviews and do forms for people for family law. A lawyer oversees the work, double checks the forms, and gives advice to walk-in clients. People who want help should bring all documents they have connected with their legal problem for maximum efficiency

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Justice Building
301 North College Avenue
Bloomington
IN
47404-3843
Contact
Diane
Walker
Program Director
812-339-3610

Courage to Change Sober Living

Description: 

Passion, experience and a fierce commitment to recovery are the cornerstones of our success.

Courage to change was founded in recognition of the need for lower barrier sober living in and around Monroe County. We wanted to offer sober living options that can meet the needs of those who come from wealth and those who were never so fortunate. That is exactly what we have done.

We are founded on the recognition of individual recovery depending on multiple approaches. We provide the space and help where an individual can come to take full responsibility for their own recovery.

Year Established: 
2018 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Exempt
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN

Creature Comforts

Description: 

Creature Comforts is a group of volunteers who make and sell small quilts for pets (or for babies or to use as wall hangings). Money raised by the sale of the quilts goes to the Monroe County Humane Association and to the Cincinnati Zoo Angel fund which buys habitat for cheetahs. Quilts are displayed and sold at Bloomington Veterinary Hospital on Smith Road.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Contact
Nola
Hartman
812339-8589

Crimson Cupboard Student Food Pantry

Description: 

Parent Organization: Indiana University - Bloomington

Based on the research that has been completed on food scarcity within college campuses, the Crimson Cupboard was created to fulfill those needs of students here at Indiana University Bloomington. We provide non-persihable food items to all IU undergraduate and graduate students who may be in need of food assistance. Students will have the opportunity to shop in the pantry twice each month and they will be required to simply show their student I.D. card (Campus Access Card) to access the pantry. The amount of food that each student recieves depends on their demographic information such as: place of residence, family size, etc. Regardless, we serve to ensure that every student recieves what they need.

All students are eligible to volunteer with the pantry, and we ask that each individual maintain a high level of discretion when volunteering with Crimson Cupbaord.

Year Established: 
2015 (all day)
Address
800 North Union Street (Campus View Apartments)
Bloomington
IN
47408
Contact
317-809-9938

Cruisin' Classics

Description: 

Open to anyone who is a car owner, regardless of the car's make or age. For enjoyment and restoration of vehicles, to help people with vehicular problems. Dues $25 yearly. Contact for meeting times.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
705 S. Washington Street
Bloomington
IN
47401
Contact
Michael
Brewer
Vice President
812-825-5469

Cry of the Children, Inc.

Description: 

In collaboration with local community organizations, schools, and parents this organization seeks to help youth obtain the tools they need to build and maintain successful relationships with parents, teachers, and the larger community of Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.

Our vision is to provide a positive, fulfilling outlet which allows children to express their creative talent. Cry of the Children Inc. will foster such an environment through the mind, body, and spirit. The programs are based on a support and enrichment model aimed at assisting the young person to overcome some of the obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goals.

Year Established: 
2002 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
540 South Curry Pike
Bloomington
IN
47403
Contact
Dellsie
Boddie
8123614059

Daughters of Isabella (D of I)

Description: 

The D of I is a charitable organization of Catholic women founded on the principle of their motto: "Unity, Friendship, and Charity." The St. Bernadette Circle #712 invites all Catholic women from the three parishes in Bloomington to consider membership in this organization. D of I fundraisers help local charities, including St. Vincent de Paul, Community Kitchen, Crisis Pregnancy Center, and Hannah House. The main focus of all thirty-five D of I chapters in Indiana is St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services located in Indianapolis.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
4607 W. State Road 46
Bloomington
IN
47404
Contact
Donna
Hawk
812-876-1974

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