Serving Vincennes and Knox County, Indiana
First City Sunrise provides temporary shelter, meals, case management, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Vincennes, Indiana.
Our impact since opening in October 2024
Call (812) 830-2797
Shelter availability may vary night to night. If we cannot offer a bed, we will do our best to connect you with other local resources.
What we provide
From the first warm meal to the keys to a permanent home, we walk alongside our neighbors at every step.
A safe, warm place to rest for individuals and families in crisis.
Warm, nourishing meals prepared and served by community volunteers.
One-on-one support to set goals and connect with local resources.
Practical help finding and keeping safe, permanent housing.
Refuge from dangerous cold and heat during extreme weather.
Short-term hotel stays that keep eligible families together and safe.
Give today
Your donation provides shelter, meals, essential supplies, temporary hotel assistance for families, case management, and pathways toward permanent housing.
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Volunteer
Every evening meal served and every overnight shift covered keeps the doors open for someone who needs them.
Help serve the evening meal, welcome guests, and share an evening of community.
Stay overnight so the shelter can keep its doors open every night.
Cook a meal at home or with your group and bring it to the shelter.
Provide bedding, hygiene items, and everyday essentials guests need.
Share skills in administration, trades, healthcare, or other professions.
Stories of hope and resilience
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Behind every statistic is a neighbor who found rest, support, and a way forward. Your gift makes the next story possible.
Accountability
First City Sunrise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Vincennes and Knox County, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: [Add EIN]
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Your gift provides shelter, meals, and a pathway toward permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness in Vincennes.