Help us cross the finish line & feed Monroe County families this race season! Starting May 18th help us Race to 500. Sign up (https://lnkd.in/gdXknWDq) to collect 500 of our most needed items to stock our client-choice food pantry. This is the perfect service project for your family, club, congregation, or organization. Collect your 500 items and bring them to MCUM by June 5th to help us reach our goal! If you have questions please reach out to Erin Vaughn, SSC Director. evaughn@mcum.org
Monroe County United Ministries, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Bloomington, Indiana 121 followers
MCUM provides high-quality, affordable early learning and promotes economic mobility for families.
About us
Welcome to Monroe County United Ministries, affectionately known as MCUM. We are a nonprofit agency in Monroe County, IN with the mission to provide high-quality, affordable early learning and promote economic mobility for families. For over 80 years, we have diligently worked to meet the needs of all members of our community. We work primarily with people in or at risk of falling into poverty. When we talk about poverty we are talking about chronic scarcity and the associated stress that comes with it. Poverty is a very personal and individualized experience, but the most common problems that contribute to poverty in Monroe County include: • Low wages • Availability of jobs with adequate pay • Unaffordable healthcare • High cost of living • Generational poverty The mental bandwidth that living in poverty requires creates a cognitive tax – this can lead to impulsive decision making/poor decisions, poor memory as the brain is in a constant fight or flight mode, lack of ability to plan – when bandwidth is low and we are thinking about paying for food and rent, it is almost impossible to think about the future. MCUM is here to help people navigate that – meeting them wherever they are with support for whatever they need – with the goal of empowering them to improve their circumstances and ultimately reach self-sufficiency. Our emphasis is on generational poverty – which is why we have multi-gen, wrap-around programming between our own licensed, high-quality early learning center in addition to our community Self-Sufficiency Center.
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http://www.mcum.org
External link for Monroe County United Ministries, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1939
- Specialties
- Preschool, Childhood Education, motivational interviewing, basic needs assistance, asset-building, employment, and kindergarten readiness
Locations
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827 W. 14th Court
Bloomington, Indiana 47404, US
Employees at Monroe County United Ministries, Inc.
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Amanda Nurse
Teacher's Aide at Monroe County United Ministries
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Katie Broadfoot
Seasoned nonprofit executive director with over 10 years of proven success in fundraising and financial analysis. Passionate about driving…
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Jessica Ullrich
M.S.Ed. student in Mental Health Counseling
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Shannon Hampton
Director of Operation at MCUM
Updates
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Meet Megan, a shining example of resilience and determination. As a single mom facing domestic violence and divorce, Megan found herself in crisis mode. But with the support of the Monroe County United Ministries Your Path Program, she embarked on a transformative journey. Through ten meetings with her mobility mentor, Megan went from overwhelmed to empowered, paving a path to prosperity for herself and her daughter. With newfound confidence and financial literacy skills, she established a savings account for her daughter's future and took control of her finances. Read more about Megan: https://lnkd.in/gvSbvsiA
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Our MCUM 2023 Annual Report is ready for you! Follow the link below to review a wonderful year helping Monroe County families end generational poverty. It has been such an honor to serve this community for for 85 years. What's inside? -Who We Are -A Message from the Board Chair - Our Impact - Coming up Next - Financial Position -Our Supporters https://lnkd.in/gfTji46n
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Help us wish our Service Corps Fellow, Laura Hinkle, the biggest congratulations on earning her MPA. We have had the pleasure of working with Laura for the past two years, during which she successfully received funding for a start up program (Opportunity Fund) and played a pivotal role as a member of our development team. All of us are confident that Laura is going places and we cannot WAIT to see how she changes the world! Best wishes to you Laura Hinkle!!!!
Meet Laura Hinkle, MPA’24, a shining example of the transformative experiences our students gain through internships. Hinkle on interning with the Bipartisan Policy Center: “My internship at BPC was invaluable because it gave me the opportunity to connect with policy experts across a number of different policy areas. These conversations--specifically ones with analysts from the economic policy project, housing team, and immigration team--not only deepened my understanding of public policy, but also helped me realize how to leverage my MPA in pursuit of a career at a think tank. Daily collaboration with my policy team also strengthened my communication and problem-solving skills, as I learned how to adapt to my team's needs and provide support wherever necessary.” Ready to elevate your career? Explore the possibilities at O’Neill! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gTMRwMG5
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Help us celebrate teacher appreciation day on May 3rd by donating to our Teacher Fund. We have 28 teachers that guide, comfort, feed, play with, and teach our 94 children at Compass ELC. They at the heart of our mission to help end generational poverty starting with our youngest community members. We our teachers at Compass Early Learning Center! Join us in celebrating them this week by donating to the teacher fund by April 29th. Visit our website www.mcum.org/donate and put in the notes teacher fund. We will use this to recognize their efforts and send them home with something extra special!
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Introducing our newest board member Stacy Bruce. Stacy is a dedicated professional and community leader currently serving as the Director of Member Services at the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, Stacy's deep-rooted connection to her community has been a guiding force throughout her life. Her unwavering commitment to the betterment of Bloomington and its residents has been a defining aspect of her personal and professional journey. Stacy has a deep sense of community, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Her numerous contributions to Bloomington, both as a professional and as a philanthropic leader, continue to have a lasting and positive impact on the community she calls home. Please welcome our newest board member Stacy Bruce! We are lucky to have your service!
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Today we said farewell to our O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington intern Jishen Wu. Jishen was a great addition to our team and was a tremendous help during our successful silent auction at our Paths to Prosperity fundraiser! We wish Jishen the best as she continues her studies in nonprofit management.
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Here is a throw-back to our ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Sea Turtle Room at our Compass Early Learning Center hosted by the The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce MCUM opened it's sixth classroom on January 2nd at our Compass Early Learning Center to serve ten additional families in Monroe County. Our Level 4 NAEYC accredited early learning center now cares for 94 children, prioritizing low-income working families from our community. The Sea Turtle classroom has been in the making since 2020 and officially opened January 2nd, 2024. The classroom was originally our cafeteria, due to COVID restrictions all children were required to eat in their classroom instead of communally which opened up a beautiful space. This room wouldn't be possible without the grant funding from Early Learning Indiana and the hard work from our Compass teachers and directors in getting this classroom opened.
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