We Make Indiana unites faith communities and people of conscience to make Indiana safe, healthier, and whole. We are a multi-faith, multi-racial, and nonpartisan movement that partners with public officials to affect policies, budgets, and programs so everyone can flourish. We have active chapters in Porter County and St. Joseph County, with growing partnerships in Lake and Elkhart Counties.

Beginning by establishing healthy relationships within our local community and expanding to public officials, both local and state, the aim of We Make Indiana is to listen to the needs of our neighbors, research what can be done, and join efforts with other faith communities to pursue a concrete and sustainable plan for addressing thoose needs. The most common issues being named are (1) affordable housing, (2) affordable childcare, (3) mental health, and (4) climate change.

In this current season of We Make Indiana, we have begun the research stage where we plan meetings with public officials and issue experts to start narrowing in on the specific issues we want to address together. Each participating congregation develops a team to contact their local officials for in-person meetings to build relationships with decision-makers, inform us about what opportunities exist to create change, and together learn about solutions to make it happen.

We Make Indiana always welcomes new voices and participants in this work. Whether you are a student who wants to learn more or you are a current community leader looking for ways to be good news to your neighbors, there's space for you in this ongoing conversation.

If you would like to learn more, visit our website.

If you would like to financially contribute to this work, visit our giving page and select "We Make Indiana".

If you would like to hear more about our participation within the Duneland Community, contact Pastor Melissa Brussa.