Elkhart County Community Partners
American Red Cross - Home Fire Relief - Assisting with those most pressing needs after a home fire; shelter, food, clothing.
4B Boxing Club - When life gets tough put on your boxing gloves - teaching kids 15-17 self-discipline, self-awareness, self-confidence, respect. To trust others and the power of self-control in times of frustration.
All Pro Dads - A monthly gathering of dads and their kids designed to promote the active involvement of fathers in the lives of their young children.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County - Education & Career Development - afterschool program providing daily academic and recreational programs.in Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury & Nappanee.
Boy Scouts, LaSalle Council -Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - a DEI program designed to serve our most at-risk, disadvantaged youth in Elkhart schools.
CAPS - Child & Family Advocacy Center - a multidisciplinary team who investigates and intervenes in child abuse cases in Elkhart County. Healthy Families - a home visitation program serving families focusing on family health, child physical and social-emotional development, parenting skills and addressing the immediate needs of the family.
CARE University - A program that provides college students with dorm room supplies, personal hygiene products, schools supplies to those going away to college for the first time so they can be focused on academics. The program also pairs each student with a Student Advocate to help mentor them throughout their college career.
Center for Healing and Hope - Delivering accessible and affordable healthcare to working families - affordable healthcare and immigrant services to uninsured community members.
Church Community Services Inc. - Emergency Financial Services - financial assistance with rent, utilities, transportation and medications. Soup of Success - A 20-week job and life skills training program to empower women to develop independence and improve quality of life through economic mobility.
Community Health Clinic - Rare Disease Risk Education and Genetic Screening - to improve the lives of those affected by rare genetic disorders.
Council on Aging - Providing aging and disable individuals with transportation to medical, dental and vision appointments as well as pharmacies, service providers (SNAP office) and financial institutions.
Cultivate Culinary - Providing perishable food and frozen meals to a network of 30 service agencies in Elkhart County.
Elkhart Community Schools - Move2Stand - providing a research based comprehensive bullying prevention initiative.
Elkhart County Clubhouse - A community support for adults with mental illnesses with a priority on helping members re-enter the workforce and achieve housing stability.
Elkhart Education Foundation - Summerscape - Free childcare over the summer for kids entering grades 1-6 in the fall of 2023. An activity based curriculum is fun and engaging and designed to decrease the "summer-slide".
ETHOS Inc. - "Lab in a Bag" - a hands-on STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) program. Creates simple engaging STEM lab lessons that get kids grades K-8th excited about STEM. Kits are available to schools and for at home programs 3 times a year; Summer, Winter and Spring break.
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Partners - Faith Mission, Salvation Army of Elkhart & Goshen, The Window, Suzanna’s Kitchen, Church Community Services, First Light Mission (formerly Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network), The HUB (Hearts United for Bristol), Open Door Pantry, Milford Food Bank and YWCA of Northern IN.
Family Christian Development Center - Medication Assistance Program - Assist clients with meeting co-payments for prescriptions, connecting clients to pharmaceutical companies for lower cost prescriptions for meds not covered by their insurance plans or they are unable to purchase themselves.
Five Star Life - Programming at The Summit - Summer and Fall programs provided for kids grades K-12 at The Summit (formerly camp Bellowood). Activities provided with the goal of changing mindsets, focusing on character, leadership, education, mentoring and experiential learning at the 350-acre facility in Union, MI.
Friends of Goshen Public Library - Summer Book Giveaway - To build and increase home libraries for children and teens throughout the Goshen community.
Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. - Kids Excel - A free drop-in childcare services providing education programming for kids while parents are preparing to take the HSE.
Habitat for Humanity Elkhart County - Homeownership Program - Partnering with single mothers who are working full time who need safe, decent, and affording housing to become homeowners.
Harold McMillen Center for Health Education - Preventive Health Education - Teaching health education, social and emotional learning competencies as well as responsible decision-making, importance of making healthy choices and taking responsibility for those choices.
Junior Achievement of Northern IN - JA Biztown & Finance Park of Elkhart County - teaching career readiness, entrepreneurism, and financial literacy through play at Biztown Finance Park.
LaCasa - Financial Empowerment Center - Master It financial classes, one-on-one financial coaching, HUD approved home-buyer education, IDA Dream$avers IDA matched savings program for income-qualified participants for first home, post-secondary education, or training.
Lexington House of Elkhart - Clubhouse is a program for persons suffering with a history of mental illness focused on providing meaningful work to increase confidence, resilience, and self-value.
Michiana Public Broadcasting - PBS Kids and Education Outreach - Meeting critical needs by providing 24-hour access to curriculum-based programs to strengthen children's communication, critical thinking, math, and literacy skills and improve school readiness.
Oaklawn - Patient Assistance Program - Improves medication access for individuals who are at high risk of psychiatric instability, finding opportunities for patients to get the medication they need through insurance benefits, pharmaceutical programs, charity medication etc. and to pay for needed medication.
Project SCOPE - Providing Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University materials to a transitional housing program for those coming out of prison, on house arrest or on parole. This course is required to equip the participants for successful living.
Regality - A monthly program for young women ages 10-18 to affirm identity, build community and cultivate leadership through a mentoring program and experiences such as an etiquette dinner, leadership symposium etc.
Ryan's Place - Providing a family grief support program, 10-week schools programs and individual counseling and crisis support.
SPA Women's Ministry Homes - A program to partner with women who are struggling with life-controlling issues and addictions.
Stable Grounds - Mental Health Counseling for Families and Children - providing free mental health services through Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association.
The HUB (Hearts United for Bristol) - providing families with emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities and gasoline for medical appointments, and case management services.
The Salvation Army of Elkhart - Providing food pantry, Mobile Manna, utility, rent and transportation assistance, as well as case management for families of school-age children through the Pathway of Hope program to break the cycle of poverty.
The Salvation Army of Goshen - Direct Assistance - Providing utility, rent and food pantry to households in need.
Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center - High quality early childhood education where 72% of the program participants quality as ALICE households.
Youth for Christ - Campus Life - Programming focusses on helping young people navigate the pivotal years of high school. Helping young people to feel seen, heard and valued.
YWCA North Central Indiana, Inc. - Domestic violence shelter and supportive services to single women and women with children.
LaGrange County Community Partners
American Red Cross - Home Fire Relief - Assisting with those most pressing needs after a home fire; shelter, food, clothing.
Cancer Services of NE Indiana - Enhancing the quality of life for those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information and compassionate assistance, to reduce the financial and emotional burden of cancer.
Community Health Clinic - Rare Disease Risk Education and Genetic Screening - to improve the lives of those affected by rare genetic disorders.
Elijah Haven - Domestic violence shelter for women that provides counseling, budgeting, transportation to and from appointments and helps to find employment.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Partners - Elijah Haven, LaGrange County Council on Aging, LaGrange County Clothes and Food Basket, The Salvation Army
Harold McMillen Center for Health Education Preventive Health Education - Teaching health education, social and emotional learning competencies as well as responsible decision-making, importance of making healthy choices and taking responsibility for those choices.
Junior Achievement of Northern IN - Teaching career readiness, entrepreneurism, and financial literacy through play.
LaGrange County Council on Aging - Transportation and programming for seniors in LaGrange County as well as a Rural Public Transportation provider that provides rides for a fee to those under the age of 60.
Northeastern Indiana CASA - Provides a voice for powerless children involved in judicial proceedings; advocates for their best interest and strives to improve their circumstances and quality of life.
St. Martin's Healthcare Increasing access to healthcare for the uninsured and under-served, making services more readily available with a new mobile unit serving rural areas of the county.
The Salvation Army of Elkhart - Providing food pantry, Mobile Manna, utility, rent and transportation assistance, as well as case management for families of school-age children through the Pathway of Hope program to break the cycle of poverty.
Youth for Christ - Campus Life - Programming focusses on helping young people navigate the pivotal years of high school. Helping young people to feel seen, heard and valued.
Noble County Community Partners
American Red Cross Home Fire Relief - Assisting with those most pressing needs after a home fire; shelter, food, clothing.
Cancer Services of NE Indiana - Enhancing the quality of life for those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information and compassionate assistance, to reduce the financial and emotional burden of cancer.
Catholic Charities - VITA program - free tax assistance to households earning less than $60,000.00 annually.
Cole Center YMCA - Preschool program partnering with the West Noble School district, and indoor/outdoor learning experience, based on YMCA core values of caring, honesty, responsibility and respect.
Community Health Clinic - Rare Disease Risk Education and Genetic Screening - to improve the lives of those affected by rare genetic disorders.
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Partners - Catholic Charities, Central Noble Food Pantry, Inspiration Ministries, Milford Food Bank
Harold McMillen Center for Health Education - Preventive Health Education - Teaching health education, social and emotional learning competencies as well as responsible decision-making, importance of making healthy choices and taking responsibility for those choices.
Inspiration Ministries - A faith-based substance abuse recovery program, one evening a week soup kitchen.
Junior Achievement of Northern IN - Teaching career readiness, entrepreneurism, and financial literacy through play.
Life and Family Services - Providing free and confidential services to parents during pregnancy and after through parent education classes, providing clothing and accessories for their children through the BABE (Beds & Britches, Etc.) Store earned by attending education classes.
Northeastern Indiana CASA Provides a voice for powerless children involved in judicial proceedings; advocates for their best interest and strives to improve their circumstances and quality of life.
St. Martin's Healthcare - Increasing access to healthcare for the uninsured and under-served, making services more readily available with a new mobile unit serving rural areas of the county.
The ARC Noble County Foundation - Supporting rights, self-advocacy and self determination for those with developmental disabilities.
The Crew Youth Center - Equipping students for adulthood by each student completing tracks in; cooking, baking, home, auto, finance and interpersonal relationships.
Youth for Christ - Campus Life - Programming focusses on helping young people navigate the pivotal years of high school. Helping young people to feel seen, heard and valued.