Studebaker National Museum Wins 2025 Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has named Studebaker National Museum winner of its 2025 Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence. The award recognizes SNM for its continued evolution as a local storyteller, the strength of its Board and committees, and the way it has continuously invested in developing and retaining staff. Reins of Life and Unity Gardens received Special Recognition awards.
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ArtsEverywhere Grant Supports Mural Mania
Artists from across the United States descended upon South Bend this July to take part in Mural Mania, a public art project curated by Alex Ann Allen and hosted by DTSB. It was the fourth year in a row for the event, which is fast becoming a local tradition, and in the end seven new murals went up on business walls, parking garages, and pedestrian bridges around the city. Read More
A Senior Prom Like You’ve Never Seen Before
When Robinson Community Learning Center received a $60,000 Senior Living grant for its "Seniors on the Move" program, the goal was simple: Help local seniors stay active and healthy. As for how they reached that goal? Well, that was up to the seniors. And in the end, it was a senior prom like you've never seen before. Read More
Green Bridge Growers Jumpstart Fundraising
When budget cuts hit the USDA, small farms like Green Bridge were affected deeply, and that’s a problem for anyone who’s teetering on the edge of food insecurity. Fortunately, Green Bridge has been able to close the gap with smart fundraising, thanks to their partnership with Jumpstart. Since beginning the program, Green Bridge has raised more than $16,000. Just as importantly, they’ve built a sustainable foundation for future fundraising. Read More
Foundation Awards Nearly $200,000 in Regional Arts Grants
28 area organizations have received grants from the Indiana Arts Commission to support their arts programming from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. These grants, which total more than $193,000, were awarded through the IAC’s partnership with the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Read More