One year ago, something changed in Shelby County, Indiana.
Churches that had existed in the same community for years—but worked in isolation—made a decision.
They chose to work together.
In a county where nearly 40% of residents are working poor or below, that kind of coordination matters. But the real impact can’t be captured in numbers alone.
In less than a year, Love INC of Shelby County has become the central connection point in the region.
Hospitals call them. Child services call them. Police and fire departments know their name—because when a neighbor reaches out, there is a place that can respond, where they are known, not just helped.
That kind of coordination changes how an entire community responds to need.
This isn’t just assistance. It’s dignity. It’s coordination. It’s churches working together.
And something deeper is taking root: shared responsibility.
This is what it looks like when a community becomes covered.
But there are still communities waiting—places where churches want to help but aren’t yet connected or equipped to respond effectively. Places where neighbors are still navigating hardship alone, without a clear place to turn.
Together, we can change that.
Step into this work today and help open the next five Love INC locations—so more neighbors can finally have a place where they are known, supported, and connected to a caring community.
Across the Movement, this past year there were:
