Quick Ways to Help
White County Family Connection is a network of neighbors, nonprofits, schools, service agencies, businesses, and faith partners working together so families can thrive. However you’re able to help—showing up, pitching in, giving, or spreading the word—there’s a place for you at the table. Mentor a student, volunteer at events, support families, or become a community partner.
Mentor a Student
Change a life one week at a time by consistently meeting with a student at school.
Help Distribute Food
Volunteer to unload and repackage pallets of food for our drive-thru each month.
Attend Our Meetings
Meet collaborative partners, share updates, and align efforts. Get on our invite list.
Host a Drive
Collect food, hygiene items, school supplies, or holiday gifts to support local families.
Quick Ways to Jump In
Volunteer
Offer your time at monthly food distribution, special events, or behind‑the‑scenes projects. We’ll match you with opportunities that fit your skills and schedule.
Ask us how to volunteer →
Join a Work Group
Help design solutions around key needs by joining one of our work groups: Programmatic Services, Community Awareness, Client Education, Concrete Support and Behavioral Health. Work groups meet as needed and welcome new voices.
Contact us about a Work Group →
Attend the Monthly Collaborative Meeting
Meet partners, share updates, and align efforts. We gather on the third Friday of each month. Email us to add your name to the monthly invite list to receive reminders and the agenda.
Join the Meeting Invite List →
Donate
Your gift fuels programs such as Family Advocacy, Truancy Prevention, the Mentor Program, Warrior Connection Resource Center, White Christmas & Shop with a Cop, and Monthly Food Distribution.
Donate Now →
Partner With Us
Are you part of an organization or business serving White County families? Let’s collaborate on referrals, resource sharing, and joint projects.
Become a Partner →
Host a Drive
Rally your workplace, church, team, or neighborhood to collect food, hygiene items, school supplies, or holiday gifts. We’ll provide a checklist and drop‑off details.
Start a Drive →
In‑Kind Support
Contribute goods or professional services (printing, photography, IT, grant support, transport).
Offer In‑Kind Support →
Corporate & Community Sponsorships
Invest in local families while engaging your employees. Sponsorships are available for events like Celebrate Connection and seasonal programs.
Ask About Sponsorships →
Stay Connected
Get monthly updates on programs, volunteer needs, and events.
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What Our Work Looks Like
- Family Advocacy Program: One‑on‑one guidance connecting families to resources that build long‑term stability.
- Truancy Prevention: Partnering with schools and caregivers to improve attendance and remove barriers.
- Mentor Program and REACH Mentor Program: Matching caring adults with students to build confidence and accountability.
- Warrior Connection Resource Center: A one‑stop hub for referrals and essential supports.
- Monthly Food Distribution: Nutritious groceries and essentials for local families.
- Christmas Assistance: Holiday gifts and support for children and families in need.
Current Needs
- Monthly Food Distribution helpers (setup, greeting, packing, traffic flow)
- Volunteer Mentors (go through on-ramp process and meet with a local student weekly)
- Event volunteers for seasonal projects (Back to School Bash, Celebrate Connection, White Christmas, Shop with a Cop)
- Warrior Connection volunteer (stock and organize clothes and pantry items)
- Donate In‑kind goods (diapers, wipes, shelf‑stable foods, hygiene items, school supplies)