A great way to give back to the community is by sharing your time, talent and/or treasure with local nonprofits. Don’t know where to go or who to support? Here is a list of just some of the local nonprofits to get you started.
You can also find more local nonprofits and the work they do by visiting the City of Fishers website at fishers.in.us/residents/communityresources.
These organizations are either based in Fishers, focus most of their work in Fishers or have a project specific to Fishers:
Fishers Youth Assistance Program
Humane Society for Hamilton County
Recovery Cafe of Hamilton County
These organizations serve Hamilton County and throughout central Indiana:
Shepherds Center of Hamilton County
Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide
Healthier Hamilton County Systems of Care
Other Ways to Give Back to Our Community
Volunteer your time, volunteer your skills!
Did you know the City of Fishers has a complete website dedicated to volunteering in Fishers??? See all the great ways you can give back by visiting volunteerfishers.com.
Volunteer with our local schools! Connect with a specific school to determine what needs they have that align with your ability/availability. There are so many ways to get involved with our schools, but here are a few ideas to get you started:
– Share your career with students on Career Day
– Help in the office by organizing, doing errands or making copies
– Organize a supply drive for teachers and classrooms
– Donate household goods and miscellaneous items for STEM projects, art projects or theater
– Sign up to be a substitute teacher (this is a huge need for our schools)
Coordinate a collection drive!
Food pantries love donations. Check in with these local pantries to see their latest needs:
– Township Trustee offices
– Church pantries
– Hamilton County Food Pantry Master Directory by Good Samaritan Network
– Fishers Youth Assistance Snack Attack and Summer Meal Program
– HamCo Love collects feminine hygiene products to donate to schools
Clothing, shoes and accessory drives are a great way to encourage friends and neighbors to clean out closets!
– Winter coats, hats and gloves for Good Samaritan Network or Kids Coats
– Women’s professional attire for Dress for Success
– Eyeglasses for Lions Club or Fishers Optimist Club
– Shoe drive for Changing Footprints
– Rehab equipment such as crutches, walkers, etcetera for Good Samaritan Network’s REHAB Equipment Link
– Donate broken and unused holiday lights to local schools
Love to serve alongside people? Local service organizations would be a great place to start:
– Fishers Rotary Club
– Fishers Police Corps
– Fishers Fire Corps
– Fishers MultiFaith Community for Compassion
– Fishers Tri Kappa
– 100 Women Who Care Hamilton County
– Fishers Century Club
– Knights of Columbus
– Fifty Club of Fishers
– Kiwanis Club of Fishers
There are many ways to give back, whether through an organization or random daily acts of kindness. One of the pillars of our city is Vibrant. A vibrant community is one that is connected, resilient, healthy and inspiring. We can’t think of a better way than giving back to others as a way to ensure Fishers is a vibrant community for us to call home.
