(La Porte County, IN) - NEST Community Shelter is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The shelter has been in Michigan City since day one but opened another shelter in La Porte just over a year ago at the former downtown train depot.
"This historic milestone isn't really about us; it is about what can happen when care, compassion, and community all come together towards one purpose: helping our neighbors in need," said Executive Director Harrison Holtkamp.
The not-for-profit organization was originally known as Interfaith Community PADS and used donated church basements and community rooms to house people during the night. In 2017, NEST moved into a permanent location that can hold as many as 50 people at 1001 W. 8th St.
"For twenty-five years, our organization has grown to meet the needs of our community, to be there for our neighbors, and evolve as the need for services and support grows," Holtkamp said.
Nest Community Shelter invites the public to share their memories, photos, and stories from volunteers and supporters as it celebrates this milestone. Community members with information they'd like to share are encouraged to contact NEST at info@nestcommunityshelter.org.
