Community Resources
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At CFSI, it is our responsibility to understand and address our community’s greatest needs. We’ve developed three community resources which are guiding our grantmaking, addressing our region’s top needs and priorities, and helping this community be a great place to live, work and play.
Affordable Housing Study (2025)
The study dives into the structural dynamics of income and the housing market in our Southern Indiana region. Its primary goal is to uncover leverage points for systemic change, ensuring better housing outcomes for the significant portion of Clark and Floyd County residents burdened by housing costs. View the Housing Study.
Community Needs Assessment

The Community Needs Assessment focuses on our area’s greatest needs, the highest priorities for funding, as well as the gaps and overlaps in services and in funding. View the Needs Assessment.
Food Pantry & Hot Meal Locations in Clark & Floyd Counties (IN)

Below is a list of verified food pantries, meal programs, and community resources throughout our region. Each organization offers free or low-cost options to help individuals and families put food on the table. View Local Food Pantries & Hot Meal Locations.
Nonprofit Resource Guide

The Nonprofit Resource Guide includes information on local nonprofits’ needs, gaps and overlaps as well as a comprehensive listing of area nonprofits based off their area of focus. View the Nonprofit Resource Guide.
Other Resources
As your partner, resource and steward for philanthropy, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana is providing the below community reports for you to view and use in ways that can help you, your organization and our community.
New Hope Services: Directory of Resource Services
“Nonprofit Finance in Uncertain Times” (Central IN Community Foundation)
United Community
Vision 2025 Ending Homelessness

If you have questions about the Foundation’s resources, please contact Crystal Melcher at 812-984-4662 or cm******@***************na.com.
