Monthly Mission Focus – Fletcher Place Community Center
With roots in the United Methodist Church, Fletcher Place Community Center was started in 1872, as a small outreach in the South side of downtown Indianapolis. Fletcher Place celebrates over 150 years of supporting families, youth and homeless all year long! They strive to compassionately provide programs that ease the burden of low to moderate income individuals who struggle with life’s basic needs. Hunger and financial deficiencies continue to be a grave reality in Indianapolis.
Fletcher Place provides programs such as a Free Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Christmas Program, Golden Age, Hot Meals, and daily distribution of sack meals. They continue to transition and expand the reach of their services, partnering with Southeast Community Services (SECS), who are located at nearby 901 S. Shelby. SECS have provided a limited food pantry, coaching for employment, education, access to financial support, helping families move toward financial independence, as well as HealthNet health clinic. This exciting partnership combines services of both centers, highlighting their expertise in assisting families with a continuum of care, while also allowing the current space on Prospect to be focused on their preschool program, REACH Early Learning.
Cook and serve a hot breakfast along with other St. Mark’s members at Fletcher Place! Upcoming dates are Aug. 23, Oct. 25 and Nov. 22.
OATMEAL COLLECTED ALL YEAR LONG!
St. Mark’s is the “oatmeal” church for the Fletcher Place food pantry. Oatmeal (instant packets prefered) donations are collected throughout the year and may be left inside Door #2.
Please contact Amy Adams if you would like to know more or visit the Fletcher Place website.