Anchor House

09/02/2026

Wishing a great birthday today to one of the members of our board of directors, Dustin Steward! Thanks for all you do for Anchor House, Dustin!

09/02/2026

Wishing a great birthday today to one of the members of our board of directors, Ashley Smith! She serves as the board treasurer. Thanks for all you do for Anchor House, Ashley!

08/29/2026

Make an impact in your community! Anchor House needs hands to help unload our food pantry delivery truck every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

​Whether you can spare one hour or stay for the morning, your help ensures fresh food reaches local families in need.

​When: 2nd & 4th Friday of every month
Who: Anyone ready to roll up their sleeves!

​Ready to join the team? Sign up here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/311551041

08/28/2026

These are the kinds of new beginnings that we love to celebrate. This is where wise decisions and hard work come together into a foundation for success. And Yes we are so Proud of her.

Thank you for hosting our Smoking "Sensation" classes.

Shared with permission.

08/28/2026

Enhance, Inc. regularly provides volunteers, and we appreciate their work and help!

08/28/2026

We have officially passed last year’s numbers for stable housing exits from our emergency shelter.

Since the start of the year, we’ve had 130 stable housing exits, compared to 112 for all of 2025.

To get an inside glimpse of the stories behind our guest's lives and what it is like to rebuild at Anchor House, consider signing up to sponsor a shelter guest. That can be done online at anchorhouseshelter.org/shelter?blm_aid=24229 -a-guest.

08/27/2026

In this from 1999, Ed Skaggs and Tim Hardin were among local people who helped with renovations at Anchor House to create a children's learning center.

Jennifer Duffy took over as director in March that year when the shelter reopened with new leadership and staff after closing in 1998. Numerous community volunteers cleaned out the building and redecorated.

The children's learning center included a Reading Tree, a raised area where children could curl up with a good book, and other learning resources. Duffy helped Anchor House land a Community Foundation of Jackson County grant valued at $7,600 for the children's learning center. An adult learning center also was created to include resource materials and computers.

08/27/2026

Thank you Glick Philanthropies for supporting our Mobile Pantry expanding access to food where it is needed most!

So glad we saw this couple as we traveled back to Anchor House in our Mobile Pantry Van. These are the things you can do when you are Mobile!

08/26/2026

Kenzie Sellers has a heart for pets and their owners that is truly special.

​It always broke Kenzie’s heart to see neighbors forced to walk their dogs with string or rope simply because they couldn't afford a proper leash. She was constantly moved by how dedicated pet owners are—often spending their last few dollars to make sure their furry family members are cared for, even before themselves.

​So Kenzie decided to take action!

​Thanks to her incredible initiative, Anchor House now officially offers pet supplies for the very first time! Kenzie has stocked an entire pantry shelf full of pet food, toys, leashes and treats for our guests. On top of that, she raised $300 to purchase additional supplies and created an Amazon Wishlist so the community can help keep this new program going.

​Want to help Kenzie keep these shelves full for our pantry guests and their pets? Check out her Amazon Wishlist to donate directly:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HHX7SO29LIV?ref_=wl_share

Thank you, Kenzie, for bringing this wonderful new resource to Anchor House and showing so much love to our community’s pets!

The Tribune has also run an article about Kenzie. If you would like to read that, click the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DRkwFYvAe/

08/26/2026

We are hiring a Part Time Weekend Evening Support Staff for our Shelter. If you are interested please apply here:

Apply for the Shelter Support Staff job in Seymour, IN! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.