WHY YOUR GIFT MATTERS NOW

Small things change everything.

Sometimes the difference between a hard season and a new beginning is something small: clothing for a job interview, a winter coat, one more safe night while a lease is finalized, a community member who shows up, listens, and cares.

Your gift makes those moments possible. It goes where the need is greatest, right when it’s needed most, and it tells someone in our community they aren’t facing this alone; we are here for the journey and beyond.

Your gift fills the gaps

$11

Provides a hot meal on a cold night and a modest breakfast to start the day

$21

Provides a warm bed and a safe night’s sleep

$32

Provides a hot dinner, a safe bed and a fresh start at breakfast

$105

Provides five nights of shelter while a guest gets back on their feet

$210

Provides a week of shelter and a chance to rebuild

HOW TO GIVE

Three ways to be the reason.

Give online

Your gift is fast, secure and goes to work right away.

Give by mail

Make your check payable to Nest Community Shelter and mail it to:

1001 W. 8th Street
Michigan City, IN 46360

Got a letter from a friend?

Someone who loves Nest thought of you. Scan the QR code on your letter or give right here. Then pass the season forward by sharing this page with someone in your circle.

STANDING WITH NEST

You’re in good company.

Board members, volunteers, partners, funders, and neighbors across our region are sharing why they stand with Nest. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram to meet the people behind the mission, and see why so many of them call Nest family.

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GIVING TUESDAY · DECEMBER 1

One day. One community. Countless new beginnings.

On Giving Tuesday, neighbors everywhere come together to give back. Make Nest your reason this year. Mark your calendar, then come back on December 1 to give, share, and help us show what our community can do together.

Home is something we build together.

No one at Nest gets there alone. Every guest is supported by volunteers, donors, supporters, and partners who chose to care; this season and every season.

Thank you for being the reason.

HOW WE SUPPORT

Meet a few of the reasons.

Journey Church of La Porte volunteers serving a meal at Nest
Phil, Nest volunteer
Erica, Nest board member