Community Foundation Helps Bring the Raclin Murphy Encore Center to Life
It was a celebration several years in the making when the Raclin Murphy Encore Center officially cut the ribbon at the Morris Performing Arts Center. The stunning, 20,000-square-foot addition caps off the second phase of the Morris 100 project, the largest capital campaign in South Bend's history – raising an incredible $30 million to celebrate one of the city's most beloved cultural institutions.
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UZIMA! Mourns the Loss of Kelly Burgét
The local arts community is mourning the loss of Kelly Burgét, a dynamic community voice and founder of UZIMA! African Drum and Dance. Burgét passed away on February 6, but her legacy with UZIMA! will continue with the creation of a new endowed fund, opened in her memory at the Community Foundation. Read More
More Students Are Eligible Than Ever Before!
School counselors have a lot on their plates, so whenever we can, we're thrilled to be able to help them – and their students – succeed. That's what happens during ScholarTrack labs in schools across St. Joseph County. Read More
Promoting Literacy from the Very Beginning
The Community Foundation is working with partners at local hospitals to get new readers enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library from the very beginning. Read More
Community Foundation Announces More than $200,000 in Senior Living Grants
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has announced more than $200,000 in Senior Living grant funding that will support AHEPA 100, Rebuilding Together, Forever Learning, Center for Hospice, and HealthLinc. Read More