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          United Caring Services

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          Location of This Business
          324 NW 6th St, Evansville, IN 47708-1304
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          BBB File Opened:
          12/9/2005
          Years in Business:
          33
          Business Started:
          1/1/1991
          Business Incorporated:
          1/1/1993
          Type of Entity:
          Corporation
          Alternate Business Name
          • United Caring Shelters
          • Ruth's House
          Contact Information

          Principal

          • Mr. James Emmerson, Executive Director

          Customer Contact

          • Ms. Lisa Smith, Office Administrator
          • Mr. James Emmerson, Executive Director
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          Fax Numbers

          • (812) 422-9906
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          The organization states its mission as follows:
          Grounded in unconditional love reflected by our diverse faith communities, we commit ourselves to service with the poor, homeless, and vulnerable. Believing every person deserves to realize their God given potential, we dedicate ourselves to passionately advocate for a compassionate and just society. Recognizing the dignity and worth of each person, we provide safety, shelter, food, clothing and hope.

          United Caring Services is a homeless shelter and services agency committed to creating a community of caring that will break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through championing people who are marginalized, empowering them to lead hopeful and productive lives. Fund raising methods include: Direct Mail Appeals, Invitations to Fund Raising Events, Radio, Grant Proposals, Internet, and Planned Giving Arrangements.
          Additional Info
          The organization states its mission as follows:
          Grounded in unconditional love reflected by our diverse faith communities, we commit ourselves to service with the poor, homeless, and vulnerable. Believing every person deserves to realize their God given potential, we dedicate ourselves to passionately advocate for a compassionate and just society. Recognizing the dignity and worth of each person, we provide safety, shelter, food, clothing and hope.

          United Caring Services is a homeless shelter and services agency committed to creating a community of caring that will break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through championing people who are marginalized, empowering them to lead hopeful and productive lives. Fund raising methods include: Direct Mail Appeals, Invitations to Fund Raising Events, Radio, Grant Proposals, Internet, and Planned Giving Arrangements.
          Program Participation
          United Caring Shelters currently operates five programs providing services to the Homeless and near homeless of the Community. They serve over 330 meals daily in our Day Shelter, provide 62 men with a safe bed each night in our Emergency Night Shelter, provide 21 women a safe bed each night in their Women's Emergency Night Shelter, 31 individuals in their Transitional Housing program, and an average of 34 persons per night in their seasonal White Flag program during freezing weather.

          UCS has six programs categorized as emergency services - Day Shelter, Men's (50 beds) and Women's (20 beds) Night Shelter, and White/Red Flag (up to 50 people) - and essential solutions - Medical Respite (10 beds) and Permanent Housing (21 units). Across all programs, UCS serves approximately 3200 homeless and near-homeless people a year experiencing a variety of issues.
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          324 NW 6th St

          Evansville, IN 47708-1304

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          (812) 422-0297

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          This business is not BBB Accredited

          Years in Business: 33

          BBB Rating

          A+

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