TURN LEFT

Here are a few ways you can bring life and hope to the neighborhoods of Evansville.

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

"The basic building blocks of neighborhoods are not programs; the basic building blocks of neighborhoods are neighbors." - Robert Lupton

Neighboring might mean developing a relationship with someone a few blocks from your house, or it could mean moving into a different neighborhood to bring support and vitality to the area.

​

For more information about neighboring, check out The Art of Neighboring by Dave Runyon and Jay Pathak and see Dave’s talk with a group of Evansville pastors.

SHARE THE FILM

Left Turn was produced to highlight neighborhood revitalization and inspire people to embrace communities in Evansville that are often neglected. You're invited to use the film to that end among your friends and family, local churches and nonprofits, or anywhere else you see fit.

​

Click here to download a discussion guide to help you think through how you could get involved.

EDUCATE YOURSELF

Remove the barrier of stereotypes and misinformation by developing a better understanding of poverty. Here are some excellent ways to learn more:
 

• Take an experiential tour with Community One
  or the Evansville Christian Life Center

• Read When Helping Hurts by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett

• Read Toxic Charity and Charity Detox by Robert Lupton

• Watch Robert Lupton’s talk at the Restoring Evansville Conference

• Watch this film about neighborhood revitalization in the Glenwood neighborhood

VOLUNTEER

There are a number of nonprofit organizations in Evansville doing great work to revitalize neighborhoods. Here are a few:
 

• Community One

• Evansville Christian Life Center

• United Way of Southwestern Indiana

• Habitat for Humanity

• Memorial Community Development Corporation

• John M. Caldwall Community Development Corporation

• Big Brothers Big Sisters

• HOPE of Evansville

• Evansville Rescue Mission