About Beloit Cares
Beloit Cares started as a ministry of Beloit Life Center in 2013 with the goal of getting outside the four walls of the church to help agencies that are already helping people.
Qualified organizations were already doing good work so we started by asking simple questions like "What can we do to help you" and many agencies were shocked to hear that, often a question they were never asked. Often times they were given donations they did not need.
The first organization that we spoke to was Caritas and then slowly we added other organizations.
In 2019 Beloit Cares became its own 501 c3.
We start by asking local agencies what they need to continue helping people. One of the first stand-alone programs we created was the Shower Fund where folks could go to the local truckstop and get a shower for free.
We continue to work with many organizations as we work together to help people.
Who we Help
Partnering with Beloit schools and Rock County social services agencies, we help them do what they do best…help people!
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Caritas
Caritas is committed to supporting the health of our guests by prioritizing the distribution of recommended USDA’s MyPlate foods and nutrients.
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Becca's Closet
Becca’s Closet raises funds to award post-secondary educational scholarships recognizing the exemplary efforts of young men and women nationwide who demonstrate Becca's spirit of generosity in their own communities.
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Project Linus
Project Linus collects hand made blankets and distributes them to children in critical care in hospitals. They also provide blankets to sexual assault survivors and children entering foster care.
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Beloit Cares Back-to-School Bash
We provide backpacks for $5 and a big end of summer party to local school children. Take a look at our 2022 Back-to-School-Bash event.
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Beloit Meals on Wheels
Beloit Meals On Wheels provides daily nutritious meals to promote dignity and independence to the homebound elderly, ill and disabled.
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DEFY Domestic Abuse Beloit
Defy Domestic Abuse Beloit is a community-based domestic violence advocacy center.
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GIFTS Men's Shelter
GIFTS is an abbreviation that stands for God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter. Our vision is a Christ-centered ministry providing the resources needed to transform and restore the lives of homeless men one day at a time.
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Rock County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
The mission of the RCAHTTF is to develop and maintain a community network that serves to educate, prevent, and respond to youth who have been or are at-risk of being trafficked.
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Rock County Foster Care
The Rock County Foster Care Program is steadfast in its efforts to recruit and sustain quality foster homes and parents dedicated to the safety, growth and development of the children in our communities.
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Tokens 4 Teens
We provide tokens for Beloit high schoolers to get to and from school.
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Willow Womens Center
At Willow Womens Center, your health and well-being comes first. If you think you might be pregnant and you are unsure of your first step, we will help you consider all of your options. Only you can make the decision that is right for you.
Provided hygiene items, sleeping bags, gloves, and socks during our homeless outreach times with community partners.
Provided beds for kids who are receiving case management from the county.
Provided over 300 Foster Care Comfort Bags to kids entering foster care in Rock County.
Provided over 50 showers.
Provided a one-week stay at a local hotel for a survivor of human trafficking.
Provided motel vouchers to families with children in the Beloit schools.
Every summer provide over 300 children in Beloit with backpacks filled with school supplies along with a day of fun including a free lunch, games, prizes, and community resources.
Provided air mattresses for families that are doubled up (living with another family until they can find housing).
Provided much needed non school items to children inthe Beloit schools after the need had been identified by the school social workers.
Community Impact
Toxic Charity
The book that changed it all for us.
Robert Lupton wrote a book, Toxic Charity that has challenged us to rethink helping others. It has caused us to step back and look at the ways we would like to help people.
