There are so many ways you can get involved in this impactful work.
But don’t just take our word for it. Watch this video and hear directly from staff, volunteers, donors and residents of our program; then reach out to us to see how you can get plugged in.
We can’t wait to meet you!
At Trinity Haven, we rely on volunteer support! Whether it’s working directly with the young people we serve or taking care of the lawn/grounds, volunteers are essential to us.
We’re always looking for volunteers in our vibrant, supportive community. Everyone can make a difference, and your help can directly benefit a young person in need.
All volunteer positions require background checks. The cost is $15. If this is a barrier, please let us know as we often have grant funds to help offset this cost. If you are interested in volunteering, or learning more about how you can get involved, please fill out this interest form and we will be in touch!
Right now, our most immediate need is recruiting volunteer hosts for our Collaborative Housing Program. What is the Collaborative Housing Program? It includes a short-term housing intervention in host homes for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-24 experiencing housing instability. The goal of host homes is for community volunteers (like you!) to open their homes and hearts to provide a safe, temporary, affirming space for up to six months. This could be for a young person in college who has nowhere to go when the dorms are closed (spring break, summer break, etc.) or for someone who needs some time to make decisions about permanent housing options with the support of our team. (When we don’t have hosts available, we work with the young person and partner agencies to do everything we can to find them a safe place to stay while they work on their goals.)
Our Collaborative Housing Program is not possible without the caring hearts of the community and willingness to step up to the challenge of intervening in homelessness when it starts. So – are you interested? Watch this video to hear about the experience of two of our wonderful hosts, Sara and Travis.
There is an application, interview, background check, and training process to becoming a host, but our Director of Programs will walk you the entire way. Please reach out today!
There are several ways to make a meaningful contribution:
You can make a secure donation online at any time. Want to deepen your impact? Setting up a recurring gift is a simple way to provide ongoing support and make a lasting difference for LGBTQ+ young people at Trinity Haven.
You can always mail a check to us, if that’s more your style. Here is the address where we get our mail:
Trinity Haven
3243 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
If you already have a will–or are planning to create one–adding a charitable gift to Trinity Haven can be as simple as a quick call to your attorney or financial advisor. If you’ve included us in your plans, we’d love to celebrate your commitment. And if you have questions or need guidance, we’re here to help.
Thank you so much for your continued support of Trinity Haven!
There are several items that would be very helpful for us to have at the Transitional Living Program. They can be found on Amazon, and you may have to login to your account in order to see them:
Contact Will Turpin-Doty, Associate Director of Trinity Haven at will@trinityhavenindy.org if you have any questions; or if you prefer to shop somewhere else, we can also arrange a contactless pick up or drop off!
As we don’t have a lot of storage space, the easiest way to make a difference right now is to either make a Monetary Donation OR, to help us get exactly what we need when we need it, we’d happily accept GIFT CARDS from your favorite stores (and that are close to our house) like Kroger and Target; and Amazon gift cards are also very handy. Every little bit helps!
Examples of what your gift cards can purchase (based on prices at Amazon.com):
$5 = 5 lb. bag of rice
$10 = 4 lb. bag of black beans
$15 = detergent for 150 loads of laundry
$20 = 80 oz. of pasta
$25 = 48 double rolls of toilet paper
Gift cards to places like Goodwill may also be used to help youth buy new and/or gently used clothing that is their size and style.
Several retailers offer the convenience of purchasing gift cards online and can be sent directly to us at info@trinityhavenindy.org. You may also email us to arrange a pickup if physical gift cards are more your style.
While the residents of Trinity Haven work toward becoming independent, they may need help with transportation until they are employed and able to afford their own bus passes. Helping us to provide full-day bus passes would be incredible! That way, a resident can use the bus all day to get to all of their appointments and be able to transfer multiple times for multiple rides.
Full-day bus passes can be purchased here.
A thirty-one day pass can provide even more independence, and those may be purchased here.
If you are interested in donating items from our wish lists, did you know you can save even more on everyday items you purchase online by using Capital One Shopping? This is a free tool that compares prices among various retailers to ensure you are getting the best deal possible while supporting Trinity Haven at the same time! Win-win!
Friends, we cannot thank you enough for your support of these much-needed resources for one of our city’s most vulnerable populations. Many, many thanks to you!
Our online store is stocked with t-shirts, zip-up hoodies, hats, and more! When you purchase swag, you’re directly supporting our mission to provide safe, affirming housing for LGBTQ+ young people. Plus, wearing Trinity Haven gear helps spread the word and show your pride in our community.
If your organization is interested in partnering with Trinity Haven