This year has been a very busy year.  In the first 3 years of operation we were able to give aid to 112 families.  We just gave furniture to family number 63 in 2013 alone. That makes the total 175 since we started.  

The Reserve has grown and expanded.  Harmony House, a division of the CASA group is the latest new agency.  They join the list that includes the Salvation Army, Red Cross, Hannah's House, three different Township Trustees, Lamb's Chapel, Apostle's Feet, The Oncology Department of the La Porte Hospital, Hope Ministries, and The Refugee Relocation Program in South Bend.

Today's family was one that experienced a total loss in a fire.  They received a dining table and 4 chairs, 2 dressers, a double reclining sofa and matching stuffed chair, one bed frame to complete a bed, another complete bed, (mattress, box, head and foot boards and the linens that came with that bed), many kitchen items, towels, and a child's high chair.

Anyone that would like to help The Reserve can go to any 1st Source Bank Branch and get a nomination form for the 2013 Non-Profit award.  Cash awards range from $1,000 to $15,000. This would  help toward paying our lease and utility bills. We operate under the Non Profit umbrella of the New Carlisle Wesleyan Church.

It is an honor to serve in this great organization.  The community is very generous and we are grateful for all you have given.  The hugs we get from people because of such giving keeps us going.  On behalf of all the dedicated volunteers at The Community Reserve we say THANKS for all that you do.

Marv Larue, President
The Community Reserve