Youth Assistance Program

TAP

https://www.shelbycountyyap.org/

YAP helps kids, youth and their families by offering mentoring, tutoring, counseling, and practical support like food and clothes. 20 W. Polk St. Suite 101, Shelbyville, IN 46176. (317) 421-8141

The Cancer Association walks alongside local cancer patients by helping with the costs of treatment, gas, food, and other needs, while also offering personal and spiritual support. 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46176. 317-398-0100

Cancer Association

TAP

https://cancerassociationofshelbycountyindiana.org/

Shelby Senior Services

TAP

https://shelbyseniorservices.org/

They help seniors stay active, safe, and independent by providing things like nutritious meals (in centers or delivered), fun gatherings and classes, help with taxes and legal issues, and rides around town through the non-emergency transport service called ShelbyGo. 317.398.0127

Buddies Helping Buddies

TAP

https://www.facebook.com/people/Buddies-Helping-Buddies/61566548548148/

Provides compassionate peer support and connections to community resources for individuals and families facing mental health struggles and addiction. Call Tabitha at 317-315-3593

Women’s Journey to Hope

TAP

https://wjth.org/

Women’s Journey to Hope is a faith-based recovery home providing a safe, home-like environment and practical support for women healing from addiction, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and related trauma. The program focuses on sobriety, stability, and spiritual/emotional recovery, offering tools, mentoring, and connection to community resources. Contact: (317) 512-2749 or email marsha@shelbybridge.org

Necessity Closet

Hope House Thrift Store (Hancock Hope House, Greenfield): The store is open to the public and offers affordable clothing and household items; shopping and donations help fund Hope House’s shelter services for people experiencing homelessness. Address: 35 E. Pierson St, Greenfield, IN 46140. Phone: 317-477-0213. Store hours: Tue–Fri 11 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–4 PM. Donation hours: Tue–Fri 12 PM–5 PM; Sat 10 AM–3 PM.

Laundry Love

Laundry Love is a mission organized by Zion Evangelical Church along with several other contributing churches. It offers free washer/dryer service and detergent for up to 60 pounds per household as well as clothing items, household goods, toiletries and personal hygiene products.

Days: 4th Tuesday of every month.
Times: 12:30-6:30PM (no walk-ins after 6:00PM
Location: Water Works Express Laundry, 236 E. Broadway, Shelbyville IN 46176

Thrift Shops

Clothing, Household Goods, Laundry detergent, Dish washing soap, Toilet paper, Paper towels, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Drier sheets, Hand soap, Kleenex, Tooth Brushes. West St. United Methodist Church. 629 S West St, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Last Saturday of each month at 2:00PM.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Shelby County Thrift Store is open to the public and offers low-cost clothing, household goods, and other donated items; purchases help fund local assistance for neighbors in need. The store is open Saturdays only, 10 AM–2 PM, at 424 E Jackson St, Shelbyville, IN 46176. For questions about shopping or store-related help, contact the Helpline: 317-395-7027 or email shelbycountysvdp@gmail.com Website: https://svdpshelby.org/

Cancer Association of Shelby County has a Thrift Store open to the public. If you need low-cost clothing, household items, or other basic items through their thrift store. Their main phone number is 317-398-0100, and their address is 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Hours are Mon-Fri 10:00AM-5:00PM (all year) and Saturdays8:00AM-Noon (May thru Sept).