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Meal/Grocery Delivery
If you are unable to leave your home to gather necessities, we would love to serve you by carrying out pickup and delivery. Click the button below to specify how we can help!
Find Community
We are living in an unprecedented time, leaving many of us feeling isolated and as though we are on unsteady ground. Here at Athens, we hope to act as a support system for each other. Whether it’s simply connecting, learning more about involvement opportunities with Athens, or requesting a phone call, click the button below to connect!
Request Prayer
Ephesians 3:17-19 states, “I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” What a wonderful gift and privilege to encourage and pray for one another. Click the button below to request prayer.
Need help?
Meal/Grocery Delivery
If you are unable to leave your home to gather necessities, we would love to serve you by carrying out pickup and delivery. Click the button below to specify how we can help!
Find Community
We are living in an unprecedented time, leaving many of us feeling isolated and as though we are on unsteady ground. Here at Athens, we hope to act as a support system for each other. Whether it’s simply connecting, learning more about involvement opportunities with Athens, or requesting a phone call, click the button below to connect!
Request Prayer
Ephesians 3:17-19 states, “I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” What a wonderful gift and privilege to encourage and pray for one another. Click the button below to request prayer.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Our community has stepped up to assist individuals impacted by COVID-19. Here are some of the resources available:
Love Chapel Food / lovechapel-bartholomew.org
Able to assist with food needs. They are open Monday-Saturday, 9am–12pm. They can be reached at 812-372-9421.
United Way / uwbarthco.org
United Way is dedicated to developing innovative, lasting solutions to our community’s most pressing social issues. They can be reached at 812-376-3001.
Lincoln Central Neighborhood Center / lcnfc.org
They are able to assist in basic needs, diapers, gift cards for food, and hygiene items. They are open 8am–5pm and can be reached at 812-379-1630.
Sans Souci / sanssouci.org
They are able to assist in basic needs, diapers, gift cards for food, and hygiene items. They are open 8am–5pm and can be reached at 812-372-3419.
Student’s Fund of Hope / facebook.com/studentsfundofhope
This group will pick up food and groceries at respective locations and make deliveries for individuals unable to leave home. If unable to utilize store pickup apps, they will go to individual’s homes, shop for the necessary items, and make deliveries. They can be reached at 812-350-2526.
Thrive Alliance / thrive-alliance.org
This group will deliver meals to families impacted by COVID-19, such as families that have been impacted by lay-offs or rely on busing for transportation. They can be reached at 317-523-0604.
We encourage you to contact your township trustee for rental assistance options in your area:
Clay Township, Bartholomew County
Email: claytownship@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 812-378-4834 / Fax: 812-418-0551
Address: 9922 East 25th Street, Columbus, Indiana, 47203
Trustee: John McDonald
Office Hours: By appointment
Clifty Township, Bartholomew County
Email: romine.mark@comcast.net
Phone: 812-546-5587
Address: 16747 East Huffer Road, Hope, Indiana, 47246
Trustee: Mark Romine
Office Hours: By appointment - Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Columbus Township, Bartholomew County
Email: bjackson@columbustownship.us
Phone: 812-372-8249 / Fax: 812-372-6705
Address: 1333 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana, 47201
Trustee: Benjamin Jackson
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4:30pm
Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County
Email: lmoore312@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 812-344-8896
Address: 7850 Depot Street, 6526 East Richard Court - Mailing Only, Columbus, Indiana, 47203
Trustee: Lisa Moore
Office Hours: By appointment only
German Township, Bartholomew County
Email: germantownshiptrustee@comcast.net
Phone: 812-526-5505 / Fax: 812-526-5780
Address: 9428 Main Street, P.O. Box 271, Taylorsville, Indiana, 47280
Trustee: Chris West
Harrison Township, Bartholomew County
Email: ddwyerfire@comcast.net
Phone: 812-343-0662
Address: 8621 West Old Nashville Road, Columbus, Indiana, 47201
Trustee: David Dwyer
Haw Creek Township, Bartholomew County
Email: rhattonag@yahoo.com
Phone: 812-546-5947
Address: 313 Washington Street, P.O. Box 232, Hope, Indiana, 47246
Trustee: Ronald Hatton
Office Hours: Tuesday, 5 pm - 6:30 pm, others by appointment
Jackson Township, Bartholomew County
Email: jacksontownshiptrustee@yahoo.com
Phone: 812-342-3212
Address: 11519 West 930 South, Seymour, Indiana, 47274
Trustee: Sue Anne Lee
Ohio Township, Bartholomew County
Phone: 812-342-0313
Address: 8500 South State Road 58, Suite B, Columbus, Indiana, 47201
Trustee: Rob Simpson
Rock Creek Township, Bartholomew County
Phone: 812-579-5099
Address: 14350 East 300 South, Elizabethtown, Indiana, 47232
Trustee: Marcus Speer
Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County
Email: sandcreektrustee@gmail.com
Phone: 812-579-2001 / Fax: 812-579-5517
Address: 10140 South US 31, Elizabethtown, Indiana, 47232
Trustee: Sandra Bayles
Wayne Township, Bartholomew County
Email: townshiptrusteewayne@gmail.com
Phone: 812-342-5080 / Fax: 812-799-0028
Address: 849 East 450 South, Columbus, Indiana, 47201
Trustee: Brenda Mijares
Office Hours: By appointment only
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Our community has stepped up to assist individuals impacted by COVID-19. Here are some of the resources available:
Love Chapel Food / lovechapel-bartholomew.org
Able to assist with food needs. They are open Monday-Saturday, 9am–12pm. They can be reached at 812-372-9421.
United Way / uwbarthco.org
United Way is dedicated to developing innovative, lasting solutions to our community’s most pressing social issues. They can be reached at 812-376-3001.
Lincoln Central Neighborhood Center / lcnfc.org
They are able to assist in basic needs, diapers, gift cards for food, and hygiene items. They are open 8am–5pm and can be reached at 812-379-1630.
Sans Souci / sanssouci.org
They are able to assist in basic needs, diapers, gift cards for food, and hygiene items. They are open 8am–5pm and can be reached at 812-372-3419.
Student’s Fund of Hope / facebook.com/studentsfundofhope
This group will pick up food and groceries at respective locations and make deliveries for individuals unable to leave home. If unable to utilize store pickup apps, they will go to individual’s homes, shop for the necessary items, and make deliveries. They can be reached at 812-350-2526.
Thrive Alliance / thrive-alliance.org
This group will deliver meals to families impacted by COVID-19, such as families that have been impacted by lay-offs or rely on busing for transportation. They can be reached at 317-523-0604.
We encourage you to contact your township trustee for rental assistance options in your area:
Clay Township, Bartholomew County
Email: claytownship@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 812-378-4834 / Fax: 812-418-0551
Address: 9922 East 25th Street, Columbus, Indiana, 47203
Trustee: John McDonald
Office Hours: By appointment
Clifty Township, Bartholomew County
Email: romine.mark@comcast.net
Phone: 812-546-5587
Address: 16747 East Huffer Road, Hope, Indiana, 47246
Trustee: Mark Romine
Office Hours: By appointment - Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Columbus Township, Bartholomew County
Email: bjackson@columbustownship.us
Phone: 812-372-8249 / Fax: 812-372-6705
Address: 1333 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana, 47201
Trustee: Benjamin Jackson
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4:30pm
Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County
Email: lmoore312@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 812-344-8896
Address: 7850 Depot Street, 6526 East Richard Court - Mailing Only, Columbus, Indiana, 47203
Trustee: Lisa Moore
Office Hours: By appointment only
German Township, Bartholomew County
Email: germantownshiptrustee@comcast.net
Phone: 812-526-5505 / Fax: 812-526-5780
Address: 9428 Main Street, P.O. Box 271, Taylorsville, Indiana, 47280
Trustee: Chris West
Harrison Township, Bartholomew County
Email: ddwyerfire@comcast.net
Phone: 812-343-0662
Address: 8621 West Old Nashville Road, Columbus, Indiana, 47201
Trustee: David Dwyer
Haw Creek Township, Bartholomew County
Email: rhattonag@yahoo.com
Phone: 812-546-5947
Address: 313 Washington Street, P.O. Box 232, Hope, Indiana, 47246
Trustee: Ronald Hatton
Office Hours: Tuesday, 5 pm - 6:30 pm, others by appointment
Jackson Township, Bartholomew County
Email: jacksontownshiptrustee@yahoo.com
Phone: 812-342-3212
Address: 11519 West 930 South, Seymour, Indiana, 47274
Trustee: Sue Anne Lee
Ohio Township, Bartholomew County
Phone: 812-342-0313
Address: 8500 South State Road 58, Suite B, Columbus, Indiana, 47201
Trustee: Rob Simpson
Rock Creek Township, Bartholomew County
Phone: 812-579-5099
Address: 14350 East 300 South, Elizabethtown, Indiana, 47232
Trustee: Marcus Speer
Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County
Email: sandcreektrustee@gmail.com
Phone: 812-579-2001 / Fax: 812-579-5517
Address: 10140 South US 31, Elizabethtown, Indiana, 47232
Trustee: Sandra Bayles
Wayne Township, Bartholomew County
Email: townshiptrusteewayne@gmail.com
Phone: 812-342-5080 / Fax: 812-799-0028
Address: 849 East 450 South, Columbus, Indiana, 47201
Trustee: Brenda Mijares
Office Hours: By appointment only
Want to give?
During this time, we understand that many may be experiencing financial scarcity and insecurity. Amidst the chaos created by COVID-19, we desire to bring hope. If you have the capacity, we encourage you to give to the Athens’ Relief Fund. These funds provide care and support for those affected by COVID-19 and its impact on our local community.
When this fund is closed, any remaining funds will revert to the Athens’ General Fund.
Want to give?
During this time, we understand that many may be experiencing financial scarcity and insecurity. Amidst the chaos created by COVID-19, we desire to bring hope. If you have the capacity, we encourage you to give to the Athens’ Relief Fund. These funds provide care and support for those affected by COVID-19 and its impact on our local community.
When this fund is closed, any remaining funds will revert to the Athens’ General Fund.
Want to serve?
Columbus Regional Health and the COVID-19 Community Task Force are calling on the community to make homemade masks to help slow the local spread of the virus and protect workers who are at high risk of exposure, including cashiers at local retailers and grocery stores.
The federal Centers for Disease Control have released a guide on how to make homemade masks. Check out the tutorial here: cdc.gov/diy-cloth-face-coverings
The masks may be dropped off at the Columbus Regional Health Volunteers Services Office, 2325 N. 18th Street. You can contact Rebekah Walsh at rwalsh@crh.org or 812-376-5305 for more information.
A number of local organizations are accepting donations to serve those impacted by COVID-19. If able, we encourage you to give generously and faithfully:
- The Lincoln Central Neighborhood Family Center is accepting disinfectant spray, disinfectant wipes, dishwashing liquid, and bathroom cleaner. Items can be dropped off at 1039 Sycamore Street, Columbus, IN, 47201, and the center can be contacted at info@lcnfc.org or 812-379-1630.
- Love Chapel is accepting canned meat, canned fruits, canned soups, peanut butter, pasta/pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese, ramen noodles, and fresh produce. Items can be dropped off at 292 Center Street, Columbus, IN, 47201, and the Executive Director can be contacted with any questions by emailing executivedirector@columbuslovechapel.com.
- Clarity is accepting diapers (newborn, size 5, and size 6), baby wipe packages of 60-80, and hooded bath towels. Items can be dropped off at 2420 7th Street, Columbus, IN, 47201, Monday-Friday, 11 am - 4:30 pm, and the center can be reached at 812-378-4730.
If able and willing, we will have opportunities for individuals to pick up and deliver groceries and other necessities to those who are unable to leave their homes.
Although life can feel uncertain, God is near. There is no doubt that He is present, even in the chaos and unknown. Because of his faithfulness, let us lift each other up in prayer. There is no right or wrong way to pray for our community at this time, but if you need some prompts we encourage you to pray for the following:
- Healthcare workers in the trenches fighting this sickness
- Government officials faced with difficult decisions that will impact our communities
- The vulnerable who may not have the resources to know how they will face the next day
- Those grieving and experiencing loss
- Those who feel anxious and isolated during this time
Want to serve?
Columbus Regional Health and the COVID-19 Community Task Force are calling on the community to make homemade masks to help slow the local spread of the virus and protect workers who are at high risk of exposure, including cashiers at local retailers and grocery stores.
The federal Centers for Disease Control have released a guide on how to make homemade masks. Check out the tutorial here: cdc.gov/diy-cloth-face-coverings
The masks may be dropped off at the Columbus Regional Health Volunteers Services Office, 2325 N. 18th Street. You can contact Rebekah Walsh at rwalsh@crh.org or 812-376-5305 for more information.
A number of local organizations are accepting donations to serve those impacted by COVID-19. If able, we encourage you to give generously and faithfully:
- The Lincoln Central Neighborhood Family Center is accepting disinfectant spray, disinfectant wipes, dishwashing liquid, and bathroom cleaner. Items can be dropped off at 1039 Sycamore Street, Columbus, IN, 47201, and the center can be contacted at info@lcnfc.org or 812-379-1630.
- Love Chapel is accepting canned meat, canned fruits, canned soups, peanut butter, pasta/pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese, ramen noodles, and fresh produce. Items can be dropped off at 292 Center Street, Columbus, IN, 47201, and the Executive Director can be contacted with any questions by emailing executivedirector@columbuslovechapel.com.
- Clarity is accepting diapers (newborn, size 5, and size 6), baby wipe packages of 60-80, and hooded bath towels. Items can be dropped off at 2420 7th Street, Columbus, IN, 47201, Monday-Friday, 11 am - 4:30 pm, and the center can be reached at 812-378-4730.
If able and willing, we will have opportunities for individuals to pick up and deliver groceries and other necessities to those who are unable to leave their homes.
Although life can feel uncertain, God is near. There is no doubt that He is present, even in the chaos and unknown. Because of his faithfulness, let us lift each other up in prayer. There is no right or wrong way to pray for our community at this time, but if you need some prompts we encourage you to pray for the following:
- Healthcare workers in the trenches fighting this sickness
- Government officials faced with difficult decisions that will impact our communities
- The vulnerable who may not have the resources to know how they will face the next day
- Those grieving and experiencing loss
- Those who feel anxious and isolated during this time