When partnered with a caring community…
…those in need can find solutions to everyday problems!
Creating Hope & Fostering Change
94 Cents of Every Dollar Raised in the Encore Shop Thrift Store Goes to Our Ministries
Operation Care is a Christian ministry striving to nurture a warm and welcoming environment to help those in need, whether physical, spiritual, emotional, or social.
Founded in 1988, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to offering hope, compassion, and healing to those in our community who need support. Through the warmth and generosity of our devoted staff, donors, and volunteers, we are able to provide services that are making an impact in people’s lives. With a transitional housing program, a state-licensed medical clinic, and The Encore Thrift Shop, we are well-rounded in the resources we provide to those in need.
Our Housing Program Has Provided Shelter To More Than
Our Medical/Dental Program Has Administered More Than
Mission Statement
Operation Care is a Christian Ministry that seeks to provide for the physical, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of people in need of a loving, compassionate environment in the name of Jesus Christ.
Who We Are
For 36 years, Operation Care has offered help, hope, healing, and compassion to hurting people through Jesus Christ and with the financial assistance of generous people in the community. With your help and the grace of God, Operation Care continues to uplift people through the services we provide.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Operation Care is glad to openly share our Annual Performance Reports, Financial Reports, and Form 990.
What We Provide
State-Licensed Medical and Dental Care at Mercy Medical Clinic
Emergency Assistance Program for Those Facing Catastrophic Loss From Flood, Fire, or a Financial Crisis
Community Christmas Program To Support Families in Need During the Holidays
Food Pantry
Statement of Faith
Operation Care is a Christ-centered, non-denominational ministry. We are believers in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary, who was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected, and we who believe in Him have Eternal Life in Christ. We believe He will come again in great power and glory.
We believe that individuals are saved through a direct, personal encounter with the risen Lord, at which time they are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. We believe the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative written Word of God.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whom Christ indwells each believer, enabling him or her to live a godly life of obedience as he or she reaches maturity. We believe the Holy Spirit unites all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that together, they form one body, the church. We especially believe the greatest Gift is the Love of Jesus Christ – the motivating force behind all our efforts.
Caring for the Community
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor. He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”
Isaiah:61:1
Donate Today
Shelby County is a great place to live, but some people in our community find that everyday life is a struggle.
The best way to support our mission is to make recurring monthly donations when you donate online. Monthly donations provide the most support to us because they allow us to manage our budget and plan with more confidence, knowing we can count on regular support. You could also volunteer in one of our ministries, such as the Encore Thrift Shop or at our Mercy Medical Clinic.
Stories & Artwork
Financial Reports
2023
Form 990 Public Inspection Copy
Annual Performance Report
Annual Performance Report
For more information, get in touch with us at 502-633-1965.
Location
Operation Care
708 Main St.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Closed Sunday
Tue – Fri: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Or by appointment
We voluntarily undergo an independent financial audit each year and then post our three most recent audited financial statements and annual nonprofit tax returns on our website.
For the past 18 years, Operation Care has been a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, meeting all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.
Operation Care maintains a Gold rating for Financial Accountability from GuideStar.