Housing - 1/22/2025

Connections Books & Gifts – Supporting Local Families

You may be aware of Connections Books & Gifts at St. Luke’s North Indy campus, but do you know the story of what their work supports?

Connections Books & Gifts is entirely volunteer led – from ordering merchandise, stocking the shelves, working the checkout station, and all of the behind the scenes work that goes into running a store. It is an immense amount of work and they do it all year long to support families right here in Washington Township.

In 2024, the profits from the store supported 53 families with rent or utilities assistance. Nearly $20,000 in support helped to ensure that families in our community stay in their homes, avoid eviction, and have access to gas and electricity. This year we made the decision to take referrals directly from Washington Township Schools, so this work also helps keep students in school and attending regularly.

We are excited to report that Connections Books & Gifts will be donating $27,000 to our rent and utility assistance fund for 2025! We are so incredibly thankful for this team's hard work and dedication.

So when you're at North Indy, make sure to stop in the Store and thank this team for their generous and dedicated support. And while you're there, pick up a fun gift for yourself or a loved one! You'll be assured that your purchase is supporting a great mission!

Open EVERY Sunday from 8:45am-12:30pm 

If you are interested in joining the volunteer team, send an email to Samantha Isaacs at samantha.isaacs@stlukesumc.com and she will get you connected.

Submitted by Samantha Isaacs