Dismas House of Indiana

11/25/2025

You’re invited to the Dismas House Annual Holiday Open House!

Date: Sunday, December 7
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 521 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend, IN

Come experience the warmth and community of Dismas House. Enjoy guided tours of our home, visit with residents and community members, savor Christmas treats, and don't miss our amazing hot cocoa bar.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or just curious to learn more, we’d love to welcome you.

11/24/2025

Support Local Entrepreneurs at the Be Your Own Santa Event

This holiday season, we invite you to join us at the Be Your Own Santa event, hosted by the South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program (SBEAP). The event will feature local entrepreneurs showcasing their products and services, just in time for holiday gifting.

Many of us from the Dismas House family will be there, shopping and supporting this powerful community initiative. It’s a chance to give back while getting meaningful, locally made gifts.

We hope to see you there. Let’s show up, support local talent, and make this holiday season count.

Link to Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1apZ8iQyfF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

11/22/2025

A safe and inclusive gathering space for all, The Dismas Hub connects people with vital resources, reduces stigma, and provides community education. It’s more than a building—it’s a cornerstone for partnerships and a platform for spreading information and support far beyond our walls.

At the heart of South Bend, the Hub is where connection begins—and where change takes root. Learn how the Hub connects, educates, and empowers. www.dismashouseofindiana.org

11/21/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Dalila Huerta of the Restorative Justice Collaborative Hub and Jeff Walker of The Beacon for hosting such an incredible event — and for including Dismas House in the conversation.

We discussed how belonging plays a crucial role in accountability — a concept that lies at the core of our mission to foster healing and self-determination for individuals returning from incarceration.

The Restorative Justice Collaborative Hub’s mission to transform justice through community-based accountability beautifully aligns with our vision of a society where everyone has the opportunity to heal, thrive, and disrupt cycles of incarceration.

Together, we’re building a future rooted in compassion, connection, and transformative justice.

11/20/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, Indiana for awarding Dismas House a 2025 Fall Special Project Grant of $200,000 to support the development of our new Hub.

The Dismas Hub serves as a vital resource center for individuals in our broader community who are navigating reentry, offering programs, access to clothing and hygiene supplies, resource navigation, and more. Through the Hub and the Foundation’s support, we can continue to expand our impact beyond our residents, ensuring that anyone returning from incarceration can find the support, dignity, and connection they deserve.

Thank you, Community Foundation, for helping us build a more equitable and compassionate future.

https://bit.ly/CommFound2025

As part of its 2025 fall grants cycle, the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has awarded $803,500 in Special Project Grants to Dismas House, Ronald McDonald House, Milkweed Gardens, and more.

See the full list: https://cfsjc.org/special-project-grants-fall-2025/

11/19/2025

Support for Families Impacted by Incarceration

At The Dismas Hub, an extension of Dismas House, we offer a range of free programs designed to strengthen families and foster healing. Two of our recurring programs are designed specifically for caregivers and youth affected by incarceration:

Parent / Child Separate Nights
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Caregivers and youth participate in separate, age-appropriate workshops that offer space for growth, support, and healing. Both individuals must be registered if attending on the same night, though participation is welcome even if only one attends.

Parent / Child Together Nights
1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
These family connection nights bring caregivers and youth together for crafts, games, and shared meals that build relationships and create lasting memories. At least one caregiver and one child must attend together.

These are just two of the many ways The Dismas Hub supports families in our community impacted by incarceration.

To learn more or register, visit dismashouseofindiana.org/programs.

11/16/2025

Freedom is more than a word—it’s something you can feel.

At Dismas House, it feels like safety and warmth. It’s a kitchen filled with conversation. A quiet space to strum a guitar. A circle where someone’s story is heard—maybe for the first time.

Our residents are rebuilding their lives—not alone, but in a place that feels like home. Here, they access therapy, reconnect with loved ones, and grow within a supportive community that believes in second chances.

This is what freedom looks like when community leads the way.

Learn more about our mission at www.dismashouseofindiana.org

11/14/2025

Our Recovery Wellness program is a supportive space for justice-impacted individuals walking through hard things. Whether you're recovering from trauma, navigating mental health challenges, or healing from substance use disorder, this group is here for you. Expect community. Expect understanding. Expect tools that help you move forward.

Hosted at The Dismas Hub at 402 E. South St. in South Bend. Free and open to the public. Register at https://bit.ly/RecoverWell.

11/13/2025

“I was a resident of The Dismas House.”
To most, that’s a simple statement.
To Whitney, it means everything.

“It means I had a home at one of the scariest times in my life. It means I had a safe place to learn how to be whole again. It means I had a place where I learned that I was worthy of support and capable of supporting others like me. It means I learned to recover loudly so that others don’t die quietly."

At Dismas House, Whitney remembered who she was before addiction tried to rewrite her story:
A fighter.
A mother.
A daughter.
A survivor.

“Dismas gave me the starting point for my life reset.” Today, Whitney is the best version of herself — for her children, her loved ones, and her community.

Whitney’s story is powerful—but she's not alone. Every day, men and women return from incarceration with hopes of rebuilding. They just need a place to start.

Dismas House was that place for Whitney.

With your support, we can offer more safe beds, more healing programs, and more second chances. Please donate today and be the reason someone finds their way home. https://www.dismashouseofindiana.org/donate

11/11/2025

Dismas House of Indiana is proud to introduce its free public programs at The Dismas Hub.

These offerings are designed for individuals navigating life after incarceration or justice involvement. Whether you're seeking healing, connection, or a path forward, The Dismas Hub offers a supportive space to begin again.

From trauma recovery, mental health challenges, and substance use disorder to our Workforce Readiness Lab, these programs are designed to help you overcome obstacles that stand in the way of stability, growth, and long-term success.

What you can expect:
– Programs grounded in healing and skill-building
– A welcoming, judgment-free community
– No cost to attend
– Open to all

Located in South Bend, these programs reflect our mission to create second chances and disrupt cycles of incarceration.

Registration is now open: https://ow.ly/vTJK50Xqasz

11/10/2025

Thank You for a Beautiful Open House

To everyone who joined us this past Saturday, thank you. Your presence, your curiosity, and your conversations reminded us why we do what we do at Dismas House.

We loved sharing our mission and community programs with you and learning more about you. A special thank you to Brain Lair for hosting our book fair and generously donating a percentage of sales to support our work.

And to Charity Stowe and her wonderful team, your cozy café setup added just the right touch of warmth to our gathering. Your participation and donation are greatly appreciated.

Books, coffee, and a heartwarming community. What more could we ask for?

Thank you for showing up, for supporting second chances, and for believing in a future where everyone belongs.