Community Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Special Project Grants
St. Joseph County is a great place to call home — but not everyone has it so easy. That’s why the Community Foundation is proud to support the local organizations working to lift up those on the margins. This spring, the Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in Special Project Grants to seven area organizations. Among the largest recipients was St. Margaret's House, which will use its $250,000 award as part of its ongoing capital campaign.
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The Importance of Being Broadcast
When the heat of the Indiana summer forced the cancellation of outdoor performances of The Importance of Being Earnest, that meant refunded tickets and some more-than-minor inconveniences. But thanks to a partnership with WNIT - and a $150,000 Special Project Grant - the show lives on in broadcast. Read More
Cooler Than Ever: The Ice Box Cuts the Ribbon
During the hottest part of the summer, South Bend turned its attention to a much cooler milestone — the ribbon cutting for the new third rink at The Ice Box. A $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation helped make the new rink possible. More ice means more opportunity — for kids learning to skate, for families discovering new passions, and for teams in need of practice space. Read More
Grants Help REAL Services Keep Local Seniors Safe, Stable, and Connected
For many older adults, a good day might mean enjoying the comfort and familiarity of home — or getting out to share a meal, join a class, or reconnect with old friends. Thanks to two recent Senior Living grants, REAL Services is helping seniors do both. Read More
Cultivate Food Rescue Could End Hunger In Michiana — For Good
When Cultivate Food Rescue cut the ribbon on their new cold storage facility in June 2024, it was a celebratory moment, but it was hardly a culmination. More than anything else, it was just another beginning, another step in a long process that Jim Conklin hopes will bring an end to hunger in our community. Read More