Building Brighter Futures in Morgan County
About Us
Since 1988, WellSpring has been a beacon of hope for Morgan County families, helping thousands find a way out of homelessness and empowering them to create brighter futures. With your support, we provide 250 nights of shelter each year to those in need, along with the tools and resources to stabilize their lives. Our mission is to offer shelter, advocacy, and support while guiding individuals and families on paths to self-sufficiency. WellSpring operates as three agencies in one: providing emergency shelter, offering permanent supportive housing through HopeSpring for qualified families, and serving as the Community Service Center of Morgan County (CSCMC), a centralized hub for resources, referrals, and connections. Together, we’re building stronger communities and brighter futures.
Bob Goodrum
Executive Director of WellSpring
WellSpring
Emergency shelter and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness.
LifeSpring
Outreach program assisting individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
HopeSpring
Permanent supportive housing for families needing additional support.
Meet Our Board
At WellSpring, our board members are dedicated leaders committed to our mission of empowering individuals and families in our community. Their passion, expertise and guidance drive our efforts to provide critical resources in Morgan County.
Get to know the board behind the vision and the heart of WellSpring.
Jane Patton
Secretary
Randa Powers
IU Health MorganHow does WellSpring address the most pressing needs in our community? WellSpring not only provides emergency shelter to families who are experiencing homelessness, they also offer supportive services, such as landlord referrals, rental and utility assistance, budgeting, and assistance finding jobs, to help families obtain safe, affordable housing. Additionally, Wellspring provides outreach and aftercare services to support families and individuals who are fighting the effects of poverty in our community.
Shelley Ferrand
Member
Shelley Ferrand
Citizens BankHow has being a member of WellSpring impacted your personal or professional life? “The first time I visited the shelter was an eye-opening experience. I did not know how many children were homeless until I saw first-hand. I think we take for granted our every-day lives and don’t realize how fortunate we are to have a roof over our heads and a home to go home to at the end of the day."
Mary Jane Glaspy
Member
Mary Jane Glaspy
Indianapolis International AirportHow has being a member of WellSpring impacted your personal or professional life? "Personally and professionally, I am doing what God has asked me to do to help others. I am committed. I am also making a positive impact in society. Being a board member at Wellspring provides me with growth and development, as well as networking opportunities to assist with donations and volunteer assistance. I love being a board member at Wellspring."
Kariann Howard
Member
Kariann Howard
Emmanuel ChurchWhy do you believe WellSpring’s mission and work are crucial for the community’s well-being? “WellSpring plays a vital role in providing relief and support for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. They offer a safe, stable environment where people can find food, warmth, and shelter, which are essential for their well-being. This is more than providing a bed for the night. It is also about offering a path to stability. “
Jeana Kapczynski
Member
Jeana Kapczynski
RealtorHow does WellSpring address the most pressing needs in our community? "WellSpring is the only shelter in Morgan County for families. With only 9 units, there is always a waiting list. WellSpring provides much more than emergency housing. The staff also works with families that cannot be housed at WellSpring by finding other housing for them. Many families and individuals are behind on their rent due to job loss or illness and are facing eviction or have already received eviction notice. Our local St. Vincent DePaul Society receives many calls asking for assistance to prevent them from losing their housing. They are referred to WellSpring. WellSpring also offers showers and laundry and food to those who are homeless. There are outreach services for those staying at the shelter as well as those with no housing. WellSpring offers what no other organization in Morgan County offers to those families who have no home. Many more could be helped if there were more units available. Meanwhile their lives are in danger and the children have no place to call home. Most are unseen in the community, but they are always there and need help. WellSpring is a ray of hope for many."
Gary Oakes
Member
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Our mission is to serve those experiencing the effects of poverty by offering opportunities to stabilize their lives through housing, advocacy, support, and paths to self-sufficiency.
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