Frequently Asked Questions

Our current initiative focuses on helping provide beds for children in our community who do not have a proper place to sleep. For some families, the need is simple but significant. A bed is not just a piece of furniture. It represents rest, dignity, and stability for a child.

Through our partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, the White County Kindness Coalition is working to raise funds to sponsor a local bed build. This effort helps ensure that children who are currently sleeping on floors, couches, or in overcrowded spaces have a bed of their own.

Sometimes what a family needs most is not long-term assistance, but a practical solution that meets a real and immediate need. This initiative reflects the mission of the coalition to connect kindness, generosity, and practical resources in ways that strengthen our community.

This initiative is currently underway with a goal of raising $5,000 to sponsor a bed build.

Please click here if you would like to contribute: 

https://give-kindness.org/donate-1

Kindness Coalition is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to meet real needs through kindness—by mobilizing people, resources, and community partners to help neighbors in nearby communities.

No. Kindness Coalition is a community nonprofit.

Many of our volunteers and supporters come from churches (because churches are full of people who like to serve), but WCKC serves anyone and partners with many kinds of organizations.

We focus on practical, real-life help. Examples include:

• Basic household needs (food, hygiene items, diapers, etc.)
   
• Help during a tough season (temporary hardship, crisis support)
   
• Connecting people to existing local resources that already do great work
   
• Volunteer-based help when appropriate
   

As we grow, our capacity will grow—but we’re starting small and staying responsible.

Typically, no.

When possible, we help by providing needed items or services, or by connecting someone to trusted partners who specialize in financial assistance.

This protects donors, protects the integrity of the organization, and helps us ensure support is used as intended.

Kindness Coalition exists to help people facing a legitimate need. That includes:

• Individuals and families experiencing financial strain
   
• Seniors on a fixed income
   
• Single parents in a tough season
   
• People recovering from crisis or hardship
   
• Others who are facing temporary difficulty
   

We do our best to help, but we also have to work within our resources.

This is a fair question—and we take it seriously.

We use common-sense steps such as:

• Basic intake questions
   
• Requests through trusted community referrals when possible (schools, churches, local orgs, etc.)
   
• Partnering with established organizations instead of duplicating what they already do
   

We are here to help people—but we also protect donors and the mission.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help:

• Call 911 for an emergency.
   
• For local assistance resources, call 211 (United Way resource line).
   
• Kindness Coalition is not an emergency response agency, but we can sometimes help with non-emergency needs when capacity allows.

Right now, the best way is to:

• Contact us through the Contact page, and describe the situation briefly.
   

As we grow, we may add an online request form with clearer categories.

Yes.  Teachers, pastors, relatives, neighbors, and friends often see needs before anyone else. You can reach out on someone’s behalf, and we’ll follow up appropriately.

Yes. We treat requests with respect and discretion.

We do not publicly share names or personal details. Any stories we share (if we ever do) will be shared carefully and respectfully, and often without identifying information.

Your donation goes toward meeting real needs in our community—either through:

• Providing items or support directly, or
   
• Supporting partner organizations and efforts that are already working well in our area
   

We also maintain basic administrative costs needed to function responsibly (for example: website, payment processing fees, and compliance).

Yes. Kindness Coalition is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Yes. You should receive an automatic receipt after donating. If you ever do not receive one, contact us and we will help.

Yes—sometimes.

Because storage and distribution can become complicated quickly, we may limit item drives to specific needs and seasons.

If you want to donate items, use the Contact page and tell us what you have in mind.

Yes—and volunteering will become a bigger part of Kindness Coalition as we grow.

If you’re interested:

• Use the Contact page and tell us what kind of help you can offer (hands-on service, organizing, deliveries, admin help, etc.).
   

Absolutely. We love working with local businesses and community leaders.

Partnerships can include:

• Sponsoring a local need
   
• Matching donations
   
• Providing discounted services or goods
   
• Volunteer days for employees
   

Use the Contact page and tell us what you’d like to explore.

No. Our goal is the opposite.

Kindness Coalition exists to partner, promote, and strengthen what’s already working in White County. When another organization is already doing something well, we’d rather come alongside them than compete.

 Yes. Kindness Coalition is actively partnered with NeighborLink to bring a proven, community-based system for meeting real needs to our area.

Through this partnership, individuals and families can now submit needs and connect with people who are ready to help—completely free and with no strings attached.

If you or someone you know has a practical need, you can get started by visiting the NeighborLink connection available directly on our website.

The best way is to follow our Facebook page and check back on the website. As activity grows, we’ll share updates and community opportunities.

Yes. Reach out.

Even if we can’t meet the need directly, we may be able to point you to someone who can.

Kroger Community Rewards is a program that allows Kroger shoppers to support nonprofit organizations through their everyday grocery purchases.

If you link your Kroger Rewards account to the White County Kindness Coalition, Kroger will donate a small percentage of your eligible purchases to help support acts of kindness in our community.

There is no cost to you, and your grocery prices and fuel points remain the same.

You only need to set it up once.   You only need to set this up once.

To enroll:

1. Log in to your account at Kroger.com
    
2. Search for White County Kindness Coalition
    
3. Enter our organization number KQ318
    
4. Click Enroll
    

Once enrolled, every time you shop and use your Kroger Rewards account, Kroger will automatically contribute to Kindness Coalition.

Linking your account to the White County Kindness Coalition does not change your fuel points, discounts, or grocery prices. Kroger makes the donation separately as part of their Community Rewards program.

We typically serve a 45 mile radius from Monticello, IN.  Check the list of towns below:

- Americus  

- Badger Grove  

- Battle Ground  

- Bringhurst  

- Brookston  

- Buffalo  

- Burrows  

- Burnettsville  

- Camden  

- Carrollton  

- Cedar Point  

- Chalmers  

- Cutler  

- Dayton  

- Deer Creek  

- Delphi  

- East Monticello  

- Flora  

- Fowler  

- Francesville  

- Golden Hill  

- Goodland  

- Guernsey  

- Headlee  

- Idaville  

- Indiana Beach  

- Kentland  

- Lafayette  

- Lake Cicott  

- Lee  

- Lexington  

- Lockport  

- Logansport  

- Lucerne  

- Medaryville  

- Monon  

- Monticello  

- Mulberry  

- North Judson  

- Ockley  

- Owasco  

- Patton  

- Pittsburg  

- Pyrmont  

- Radnor  

- Remington  

- Rensselaer  

- Reynolds  

- Rockfield  

- Rossville  

- Round Grove  

- Royal Center  

- San Pierre

- Seafield  

- Shadeland  

- Sharon  

- Shadeland  

- Sleeth  

- Sitka  

- Smithson  

- Springboro  

- Star City  

- Walton  

- West Lafayette  

- Wheeling  

- Winamac  

- Wolcott  

- Yeoman

This totals 69 places, covering incorporated towns/cities plus key unincorporated spots from White, Carroll, and nearby counties. If you are in that range and your community is not listed, then please contact us to inquire if help is available.