Economic Impact in the Social Sector of Southern Indiana

Profile:  Interfaith Community Council

Interfaith Community Council

702 E. Market St.

New Albany, IN 47150

Business Phone: 812.948.9248

www.interfaithinc.org

Contact Person: Christine Harbeson

Contact Title: Executive Director

Contact Email: charbeson@interfaithinc.org

Agency Mission Statement or Description:

Interfaith Community Council is a community ministry that creates partnerships between churches and the community to address the needs of the community. Through a wide range of programs we meet immediate needs, provide opportunities for volunteering and meaningful service, promote the positive development of youth, promote social justice and enhance community development.

Economic Impact:

Last year, on a budget of less than $500,000, Interfaith provided 4.87 Million Dollars in programs and services to this community with no fees-for-services programs.

Of that, over $4M were volunteer hours. These services provide unpaid staff and other volunteer roles at 160 nonprofit sites across a five county region. Interfaith’s core services at the Market Street location require as many as 100 volunteers, each week, 40 of who are unpaid part time staff positions.

Our listing of collaborations with other nonprofits, businesses, associations, cities, counties and individuals is extensive and we firmly believe in open communication between the nonprofits and business sectors.

Last year, 823,519 was distributed in direct services in areas such as: eviction and utility disconnection prevention, food, packed back packs, holiday assistance, clothing for teens, Dial A Care for homebound and disabled individuals, youth development and more.

We receive funding via the following:

   United Way, Government & Grants               315,709

   Donated services and supplies                     442,905 *

                * This is an example of a coordinated network of receiving and redistributing items and products

                       to individuals who need them without charging them for them.

   General Public & Churches                          223,240 *

                     * This figure includes those businesses who allow payroll deduction donations.

   Interest & Rental Income                             11,057

Please call our director, Christine Harbeson, at 812.206.1800 or come by our main facility to learn more.