EVENTS

Center for the Homeless Events

The Center for the Homeless has several major events that provide valuable crucial income to cover the operating costs involved in supporting the 200 men, women, and children who live at the Center on any given day.  These events help raise significant revenue to provide the basics of food and shelter while also funding adult basic education, a five-week job training/retention class, case management, GED preparation courses, access to a housing specialist, and the only Montessori class in the United States which exclusively serves homeless children.

Mark your calendars for our next event:

On the River 2010

Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7

On the River has become an exciting annual event and a huge success for our community, for the businesses and organizations that partner with us, and most importantly, for the Center for the Homeless.

Once again we are working with Young Professionals Against Poverty to do the seemingly impossible -- bring a beach to downtown South Bend.

OTR 2010 will be bigger and better!

Highlights include:

A two-day event with a sizzling beach party, including family day and teen night

Expanded 6-on-6 Sand Volleyball tournament

Live music and entertainment

Saturday night fireworks

Island-themed food and drink offerings

1,500 tons of sand and the sound of the rolling St. Joseph River

For more information on participating or volunteering for OTR or other events, contact Amanda Miller at (574) 282-8700 ext 354