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Government ShutdownHave questions about the shutdown?
Visit our Response Page to learn more about how the shutdown could effect your family.
Click here to view our press release.
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Share Your ThanksgivingAs food costs increase and food insecurity rates are at a ten-year high, families across west central Indiana need our support this holiday season. The 37th Annual Share Your Thanksgiving Food and Funds Drive continues our mission to provide families with a nourishing meal for the holiday.
Non-perishable food and monetary donations will be accepted at WTHI-TV on Thursday, November 13, from 8am-6pm. Most needed items include:- Hearty Soups
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Fruit in 100% juice
- Canned Vegetables, Tuna or Chicken
- Whole Grain Cereals and Pastas
- Please, NO glass containers.
The community may also participate by dropping off non-perishable food at any of the following locations from November 4-17:- Apple House
- All Old National Bank Terre Haute locations
- Kroger Terre Haute locations
- Sigma Alpha Lambda (ISU Career Center)
- Elite Smiles Terre Haute
- Cintas Uniform Services
- Willow Crossing Apartments
- THAAR
- Gibson Real Estate
- NextHome Real Estate Connections
- Berkshire-Hathaway
- Century 21 Elite
- Calvary Cemetery
- THAAR Main Office | 1616 S. 13th St.
- Berkshire-Hathaway NM | 601 Ohio St.
- Gibson RE | 1632 Wabash Ave.
- Nexthome Real Estate Connections | 668 Hulman St.
- Century 21 | 523 Wabash Ave.
Long-time community partner, Papa John's, will again partner with Share Your Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, November 11, 10% of sales will go to Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank. This is valid at all Terre Haute locations. No code required.
This Food and Funds drive is made possible with support from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, WTHI-TV and Knights of Columbus.
Click here to make a donation online.
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Coat Drive
Terre Haute, IN — October 2025 - Catholic Charities Terre Haute Launches Annual Coat Drive.
In cooperation with Midwest Communications and their local radio stations (100.7 MIX-FM, 98.5 The River and Hi-99). We kicked off our annual Coat Drive, beginning Monday, October 13 and running through Saturday, November 9.
Community members are invited to donate new or gently used coats of all sizes to help keep our neighbors warm this winter. Thanks to Courtesy Cleaners, every donated coat will be professionally cleaned before being distributed to individuals and families.
Donations can be dropped off at the following sponsor locations:
Dorsett Automotive – all three buildings
Counseling Pathways – both adjacent buildings
Shuee’s Furniture – Brazil and Greencastle locations
Planet Fitness - Honey Creek and Fort Harrison rd.
For more information on the Coat Drive or how to get involved, please contact Catholic Charities Terre Haute at 812-232-1447.
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Trunk or Treat
Ryves Youth Center, a program of Catholic Charities Terre Haute, hosted its annual Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 15, bringing families and community partners together for a safe and festive Halloween celebration.
The evening kicked off with a free community dinner, where over 200 people were served inside Ryves Youth Center. Afterward, children made their way to the parking lot to enjoy Trunk or Treat, where local businesses, organizations, and volunteers had transformed their vehicles into colorful, candy-filled displays.
Dozens of trunks lined the lot, creating a fun and welcoming environment for kids of all ages to collect treats and show off their costumes. The event drew even more families after dinner, filling the space with laughter, excitement and Halloween spirit.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the businesses, organizations and individuals who decorated trunks, passed out treats, and helped make the evening a memorable one for the youth and families we serve.
Events like this highlight the power of community and the mission of Ryves Youth Center to provide a safe, welcoming space for children and families to grow, connect and celebrate together.
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Cheers for Charity
October 16, 2025
Catholic Charities Terre Haute hosted another unforgettable Cheers for Charity on Thursday, October 16, at the Vigo County History Center. The elegant evening combined drink pairings, fine dining and local history for a one-of-a-kind experience that brought the community together in support of Catholic Charities’ mission.
Guests enjoyed a progressive four-course dinner prepared by Edibles Catering & Foods to Go, with each course paired with expertly selected beverages. Between courses, attendees explored the museum’s historic exhibits, creating a seamless blend of culinary excellence and cultural discovery.
The night also featured a virtual silent auction showcasing local treasures and getaway packages, along with raffles for specialty wine and bourbon baskets valued at more than $600 combined.
All proceeds from the evening support Catholic Charities’ programs that provide food, shelter, youth services, and essential resources for individuals and families throughout West Central Indiana.
The sold-out event celebrated generosity, community and the lasting impact of coming together for a cause that changes lives.
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Back to School Night
Date: August 7, 2025
Ryves Youth Center hosted its Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 7.
We served more than 100 dinners, handed out 84 backpacks filled with school supplies, gave away 43 pairs of shoes, held an opportunity drawing for 17 new bikes, offered haircuts from Shenanigans, and provided scheduled health screenings, immunizations, and health insurance resources through Wabash Valley Health Center.
Missed the event? You can schedule an appointment to pick up school supplies at no cost by calling Ryves at (812) 235-1265.
If you have any questions, call (812)235-1265 or contact Melissa at [email protected].
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July Family Night
July Family Night Brings the Fun—and the Foam!
Ryves Youth Center was bursting with energy and excitement during July’s Family Night, where more than 150 community members gathered for an unforgettable evening of summer fun!
Families enjoyed a lively carnival-themed celebration featuring grilled favorites from our cookout, no cost back-to-school clothing, classic games, sweet treats and the star of the night—a high-energy foam party that had kids (and adults!) laughing and dancing through the bubbles.
Events like this are more than just fun, they’re part of Ryves Youth Center’s ongoing commitment to creating safe, welcoming spaces where youth and families can connect, grow and thrive.
We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this special night possible and can’t wait to see even more smiles at Back to School Night in June!
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Sock & Underwear Drive
Date: August 3, 2025
Catholic Charities Terre Haute recently wrapped up its annual Sock & Underwear Drive, held from July 18 to August 3. The drive collected new socks and underwear, essential items that will be distributed through the Christmas Store, which supports more than 500 families across west central Indiana each year.
We are so grateful for all of the donations from everyone who participated!
You can still click here to donate to this cause!
Help us bring dignity and comfort to neighbors in need- one pair at a time.
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June Family NightStronger TogetherDate: June 18, 2025
Ryves Youth Center, was filled with laughter, teamwork, and community spirit at Family Night, which featured a Mini Olympics. Families from across the community came together for an evening of friendly competition between Ryves Youth Center and the 14th and Chestnut Community Center youth!
Each participant in the Mini Olympics went home with a custom t-shirt in their organization’s colors, thanks to the generous support of our amazing sponsors: Smiddy’s Carpet & More, Labor Link, Ginger Ale’s, and Capelli’s Salon. A special shoutout to Ginger Ale's for also providing refreshing tea and lemonade for dinner! We’re incredibly grateful to these local businesses for helping make the night unforgettable, we couldn’t do it without you!
The energy was high and the sense of communty was even higher. At the end of the night, individuals from both youth centers were presented with sportsmanship awards and Ryves Youth Center proudly took home the coveted traveling trophy. However, the true victory was in the smiles, encouragment and connection shared by all. Everyone left a winner!
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2024 Soup Bowl BenefitSoup Bowl Benefit Returns for it's 14th Year!
Date: January 2, 2024
The 14th Annual Soup Bowl Benefit is right around the corner and Catholic Charities is excited to bring this event once again to Maryland Community Church. Each year the goal of the Soup Bowl remains the same, to raise awareness on the issues of hunger and food insecurity across our communities.
The 2024 Soup Bowl Benefit will offer ONE SEATING and only 300 seats are available. This fun and social event runs from 3:00pm through 5:00pm on Saturday, February 3rd.
For $30, you will receive one (1) hand-crafted bowl and samples from as many as 20 different kinds of soup. Every $30 ticket purchased can provide as many as 120 meals to families across our seven-county service area.
Follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information @SoupBowlBenefit
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50th Anniversary Design ContestCreate a Design that Highlights 50 years of Service
Date: August 18, 2023
Catholic Charities Terre Haute is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and we are inviting the community to create a design that highlights our 50 years of serving west central Indiana. The submissions will be on display during the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Vigo County Historical Museum on September 26. One youth (under 18) and one adult (18+) will be selected to receive a $50 gift card and their designs will be used to promote Catholic Charities' 50th Anniversary during its Week of Giving starting September 18! Click on press release button for more infromation about entry requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: All entries must be submitted by 3:00pm on Friday, August 25 to be considered for the prize.
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Ryves Preschool ProgramRyves Preschool Program Now Accepting Applications
Date: July 25, 2023
The Preschool Program Ryves Youth Center at Etling Hall is accepting applications for immediate openings.
Ryves Preschool was created to serve children and families experiencing homelessness, living in a shelter, or multiple families residing in a single household. The program provides full-day care at no financial cost to these families.
Ryves Preschool is now accepting applications. Children must be between the ages of 3-5 years old and live in any of the above-listed housing conditions to qualify. For more information or to register your child, contact Merasol Yunker at 812-235-1265 or [email protected]. Ryves Youth Center at Etling Hall is located at 1356 Locust Street in Terre Haute.
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Ducks for Hunger, Housing & Hope!Duck Tagging Party
Date: June 25, 2023
On June 21, the community is invited to join Catholic Charities for a Duck Tagging Party where dozens of volunteers will prepare and tag 15,000 ducks for the Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta presented by Kroger.
During the Regatta, which takes place on July 4th at 7:00pm, thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks will be released from a crane provided by Misco Crane into the Wabash River for a race to the finish line at Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute. Proceeds from this event provide hope for a future without hunger, homelessness or insecurity in the Wabash Valley.
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March Family NightFind Your Pot of Gold - Financial Literacy Night at Ryves
Date: March 15, 2023
The March Family Night theme was “Find Your Pot of Gold!” Families enjoyed dinner and desserts followed by an activity led by Purdue Extension - Vigo County.
The evening will also included an information station on financial literacy resources including applying for SNAP and other FSSA benefits, free tax filings, budgeting, secured credit cards, and more.
“Kickoff the spring season by taking care of your financial health,” said Jim Pinkstaff, Program Director at Ryves Youth Center. “We wanted to support our neighbors by providing them with the knowledge of the resources our community has to offer them.”
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February Family NightA Valentine's Dance at Ryves
Date: February 15, 2023
“Come sway to the beat of music with your family and friends,” stated Jim Pinkstaff, Program Director at Ryves Youth Center.
February's Family Night at Ryves included a Valentine's Day-themed event.
Guests created their own Valentine card and treated themselves to dinner by Chef Naomi Smith at the Kids Cafe with desserts donated by Baesler’s Market. Union Health presented on their new job opportunties, while Wabash Valley Health Center had a COVID-19 vaccination clinic set up for our guests to utilize.
Thank you, West Central Indiana Community Action Agency and Terre Haute Housing Authority for joining us in celebrating 50 years of showing love and creating hope for our neighbors.
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Soup Bowl Benefit
Date: December 14, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the 13th Annual Soup Bowl Benefit is returning to an in-person event! Catholic Charities is excited to bring this event once again to Maryland Community Church. While there are a couple of changes, the goal of the Soup Bowl remains the same, to raise awareness on the issues of hunger and food insecurity in our communities.Unlike previous years, the 2023 Soup Bowl Benefit will offer ONLY ONE SEATING and only 300 seats are available. Guests will be welcome to select their own hand-crafted bowl and sample soups from local restaurants chefs beginning at 3:00pm through 5:00pm on Saturday, February 4th. Every $30 ticket purchased can provide as many as 120 meals to families in need. The benefit will also offer a virtual auction of several beautiful bowls, handmade by local artists.
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January Family NightTheir Story is Our Story - Celebrating Diversity at Ryves
Date: January 18, 2023
“Inclusion is a choice - the right choice.” - Dr. Pamela Malone
Dr. Malone led an insightful activity during this month's Family Night at Ryves Youth Center.
Our families shared a meal together and had an opportunity to discuss what diversity, inclusion, and belonging meant to them. A few lucky participants walked away with a prize, too!
Thank you, Dr. Malone, Fifth Third Bank, West Central Indiana Community Action Agency, and Terre Haute Housing Authority for joining us in celebrating the diversity of our neighbors.
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