Monroe County United Ministries

Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM) has been providing social services in Monroe County since 1939. MCUM is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization (EIN # 35-1313090) that provides affordable childcare for working families and basic needs assistance to Monroe County residents in crisis. MCUM receives support in many forms from more than 40 local faith communities, in addition to support from a wide variety of other sources, but our programs do not include a religious component.

"Spring Into Action!" Luncheon A Success

On April 29th, more than 300 people attended MCUM's "Spring Into Action!" Luncheon at the Bloomington-Monroe County Convention Center. Thanks to a successful auction, avid "MCUM Bingo" players, and generous donors, we raised more than $20,000, after expenses, to benefit our affordable childcare and basic needs assistance services. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event a success including our emcee, Jonathan Plucker; our speakers, Hannah Winne, Mariah Winne, and Meri Reinhold; and our auctioneer, Ted Pike, of Key Auctioneers. Thanks also to Jessie Gutgsell for sharing her lovely harp music with us.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: We still have one item from the auction available for purchase: a seven-night stay for up to six at the Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Sapphire Valley. This resort is about an hour away from Asheville, North Carolina and is in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in an area known as "The Land of the Waterfalls." Check in on December 21, 2012 and enjoy a winter getaway. Winding mountain roads and limited cell phone service will ensure you have a true get-a-way holiday. Activities range from snow sports (weather permitting) to visiting the Biltmore Estate (lavishly decorated for Christmas) in nearly Asheville. The two-bedroom condo includes four beds: a king, two twins, and a queen sleeper sofa. This condo would usually rent for $1,125 over a holiday. It can be yours for $700! Contact Rebecca Stanze at 339-3429 x15 for more information or to purchase the trip.

Funding Losses Lead to Changes - Updated March 2012

Over the past five years, like many non-profits in the community, we’ve experienced a variety of funding losses and reductions. Combined with increased expenses, we’ve been forced to trim our programs. Some of these changes may seem small, such as eliminating a third phone line. Others have a significant impact on those we serve, such as our recent decision to eliminate our summer camp program and indefinitely close the childcare classroom that serves 2-2.5 year olds. However, all the changes, from eliminating two staff positions to opening the Childcare Program half an hour later each day, impact the quality and depth of our programs.

At this time, our Emergency Services Program continues to operate as usual and four of our five childcare classrooms are running strong. However, this summer 40 additional children will be without affordable care and our childcare waiting list will grow ever longer as a classroom sits empty.

Our financial goals for 2012 are to stabilize our budget, which still has a $85,000 deficit after recent program cuts, and watch the federal and state budgeting process to anticipate possible future funding losses.

We truly appreciate the strong support we have always received from the community, dating back to 1939. Your continued, and increased, support would be appreciated by our staff, board of directors, volunteers, and those we serve. Contributions made during March and April can qualify for the Feinstein Challenge.

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Matching Success for MCUM's Endowment!

Monroe County United Ministries is once again participating in the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County’s Matchstick Endowment Matching Initiative. Our endowment is an important source of support in these times of changing government priorities and economic challenges and this is an opportunity for your donation to make an even greater impact. For every two dollars donated by the community, the foundation will add an additional dollar to MCUM's endowment. So when we raise $7,000, the foundation will add an additional $3,500. Donations should be made directly to the foundation. Don't forget to note that the donation is intended for MCUM's endowment. For more information about this opportunity, contact Rebecca Stanze at (812)339-3429 x15.	Goal: $7,000
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Visit www.guidestar.org to learn more about the non-profit organizations you care about, including Monroe County United Ministries. Read and post testimonials, view our IRS Form 990, view our audited financial statement, learn more about our programs and even make a donation through our profile. You will need to create an account to see details, but it is free and easy to do.

Annual ReportS

If you are interested in learning more, check out MCUM's annual reports from 2010 and 2011. Please contact our office if you have any questions about our services or the support we receive from the community.

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