Ways to Give

The Family Justice Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides advocacy, resources, and support to survivors and their loved ones free of cost. Without the support of community partners and individual and corporate donors, we would not be able to provide these critical services to those who need them most.

Donate Now 

To partner with the Family Justice Center and help protect the safety net of client-focused services, you can donate directly through our Paypal account using the button below:

Don’t wish to give online?

You can make your check payable to:

Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County
533 North Niles Avenue
South Bend, IN 46617

Help us stock our emergency food pantry!

The following items are always welcome donations:

  • Shelf stable milk

  • Cereal

  • Cereal bars & granola bars

  • Juice boxes

  • Fruit cups and applesauce cups

  • Full size boxes of saltines or other basic crackers

  • Canned chicken and tuna

  • Instant oatmeal packets

  • Standard size peanut butter

  • Jelly

  • Soup with pop top lids

  • Ramen

  • Pasta sauce

  • Pasta

  • Toilet paper

  • Paper towels

  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mild body soap/bar soap 

Wish List

Donating money is the most effective way of helping us to serve victims and survivors, but we understand that you may want to help us by donating items, as well! Below is a list of some items we are frequently in need of. You can also help by purchasing items from our Amazon wish list, which consists of items victims and survivors can use to stay safe at home. To donate an item or check for most recent needs, please call 574-234-6900 or click the link below.

  • Pre-paid phones with data/minutes cards

  • Diapers, wipes, formula, other new baby essentials

  • Hygiene products

  • Canned goods and non-perishable food items 

  • Antibacterial cleaning wipes

  • Coloring books