Youth Opportunity

Elkhart, IN -  In Elkhart County, 32% of working households are struggling to afford their basic needs, new ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) data shows.

Statewide, 38% of households – over 1 million households – can't make ends meet.

Crossroads United Way will convene regional community leaders on Thursday, June 11, at its Elkhart office explore the critical role of literacy (functional, digital, financial) in advancing long-term financial security for local households.

United We CARE: Crossroads United Way Provides $187,000 in Emergency Aid as Part of $845,000 Community Investment

Elkhart, IN — [May 19] — Crossroads United Way announces the distribution of $845,000 in grants to support critical services across Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble, and Steuben Counties this May. A total of 61 grants are being awarded to local organizations and programs like Salvation Army, Church Community Services and numerous pantries working to meet urgent needs and improve quality of life throughout the region.

Lighthearted Candle Company launches a Dolly Parton-inspired scent and will donate 20% of proceeds from all online sales this summer to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through local program partner, Crossroads United Way. 

Crossroads United Way Receives $8,000 Grant from Community Foundation of Noble County to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Noble County, IN — January 26, 2026 — Crossroads United Way is proud to announce it has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Noble County (CFNC) to help continue and expand access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for families across Noble County.