PourHouse.org

Community Center Project

Our vision is to create a Community Center for homeless men that moves away from the “services and shelters” mentality. We desire to have a place where the homeless friends we serve can begin to look again at the “whole man” and move beyond daily survival to recognizing their dreams, talents and desires. The PourHouse Community Center will be located in Marion County, within walking distance of downtown Indianapolis. The Project is being developed by Hubbard Development Co., LLC, an Indianapolis-based company.

We are in the process of purchasing the land for our Community Center. The PourHouse needs $350,000 to purchase this land. We have until April 22, 2008 to meet our goal. We are asking corporations and individuals to consider how they can invest financially in this vision. Please note that all donations are tax deductible and we have the ability to receive gifts of stocks and bonds, as well.

Please share this information with others who have the same heart for Indianapolis and the desire to see a community change, grow and prosper together. We would welcome the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss this further or to answer any questions you might have.

Have a PayPal™ account? Donate here:

To find out about additional ways to give towards the building project, click here.

As always, you can still make general tax-deductible donations. To do so, please make checks or money orders out to “The PourHouse” and mail to:

The PourHouse, Inc.
55 Monument Circle, Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN 46204

::List of Current Needs for Fall & Winter Seasons::

Clothing:

Men’s casual long-sleeved shirts/sweatshirts - especially hoodies (L-3X)

Men’s jeans/cargo pants (30-40, all lengths)

Men’s walking/tennis shoes & boots (8-15)

Men 's socks and underwear (M-3X)

Men’s Winter Coats, ski pants and coveralls (L-3X)

Men’s hats, scarves and gloves

Please note that used items are gladly welcomed. We just ask that it would be something that you would still be happy to wear!

Other:

Blankets, comforters, sleeping bags

Aldi, Meijer, Marsh, Wal-Mart or Kroger gift certificates

Lightweight, portable sleeping mats (i.e. Thermarest)

Air Pots (to keep drinks hot)

BUNN (industrial/banquet sized) coffeemaker (not percolator)

IndyGo bus passes (necessary for job searches!)

Monetary donations

In order to distribute these items efficiently, here are the logistics:

Please put like-items in separate bags (i.e., all pants, all shirts, all shoes separate, etc)

Please fold items, put them in plastic bags of any size and mark what they are on the bag

Please pair shoes by putting them in a plastic grocery bag or tying laces together

Please do not donate dirty items

Please do not donate women's clothing or items that are not on the list of needs
(unless you contact The PourHouse first to confirm that they are needed)

Pick up/Drop off:

If you are able to drop off items, please call and we will give you directions and meet you (downtown)

If you are unable to drop items off, please contact us to schedule a pickup

Please try to coordinate pickups/dropoffs with others in your area

Thank you for investing in the lives of those in need!