Our Impact & Programs
Mobilizing communities to action across four key impact areas — and running targeted programs that address Marshall County's most critical needs.
Healthy Community
We help people overcome barriers to good health by improving access to nutritious food and quality health education and services, including preventative care, mental health support, and substance misuse recovery.
food insecure individuals received healthy, nutritious meals since 2024
We partner with food pantries, healthcare providers, and mental health organizations across Marshall County to ensure no one falls through the cracks.
Youth Opportunity
We support parents, caregivers, and communities to create early learning opportunities for young children in Marshall County. We provide training for families, teachers, and caregivers; ensure access to nutrition and healthcare; improve childcare center quality and access; and advocate for policies that prioritize investment in early childhood development.
Marshall County Imagination Library
In partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, we provide one free book per month to children from birth to age five, delivered directly to their homes at no cost to families.
free books distributed to Marshall County children
The goal is to inspire a love of reading and improve childhood literacy rates across our community.
TriShare Childcare Program
An innovative initiative that splits the cost of quality childcare three ways between the employee, employer, and the community using funding from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.
grant to launch the program in early 2024, helping working families afford childcare while enabling employers to retain consistent talent
Financial Security
We help hard-working families make ends meet while connecting them with education and financial tools to build a more sustainable future. Our team assists families in accessing public benefits, tax assistance, energy assistance, and employment resources.
In Marshall County, 28% of families are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) — and we're committed to supporting every one of them.
The ALICE Initiative
ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households earn above the Federal Poverty Level but cannot afford basic necessities where they live. Over 39% of households in Marshall County live below the ALICE threshold.
We connect these families with essential services including healthcare, childcare, transportation, and housing assistance.
of Marshall County households below ALICE threshold
of families classified as ALICE
key services: healthcare, childcare, transport, housing
Community Resiliency & Grants
We build resilient communities that are more connected, supportive, and ready to respond to any challenge. Through our R4 Grants and Capital Grants programs, we support local nonprofits working in Marshall County to help meet basic needs.
granted to local nonprofits serving Marshall County
Housing & Point in Time Count
We work to improve access to affordable, safe, quality housing in Marshall County through community partnerships with nonprofit organizations and local elected officials.
We conduct annual Point in Time Counts to gather data on homelessness and housing insecurity, and facilitated a Housing Gap Analysis identifying a need for approximately 1,300 more housing units in the county.
additional housing units needed in Marshall County
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