New Day Intake Center Receives $1 Million Grant
After operating out of a former motel for six years, New Day Intake Center celebrated a milestone when it broke ground on its permanent home on Old Cleveland Road in September 2025. And now, thanks to a $1,000,000 grant from the Community Foundation, New Day has reason to celebrate all over again.
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Foundation Announces 2026 Performing Arts Series
On August 8 at 7:00 pm, Southold Dance Theater takes the stage with a showcase featuring students in the summer intensive program. Expect a mix of jazz, modern, neoclassical, and classical ballet. Then on August 16 at 6:00 pm, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra returns for a program featuring beloved Broadway favorites, movie music, classic orchestral pieces, and Americana. Read More
Foundation Announces Recipients of 2026 Anita F. Boorda Scholarship
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has announced Joshua Buckler, Ellie Hopper, David Polaniecki, and Clara Walton as recipients of the 2026 Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts. Read More
Trail Expansions and More at Lydick Bog
Thanks in part to a recent Special Project Grant from the Community Foundation, Lydick Bog is better than ever, with an additional mile of trails and 93 newly protected acres. As one of the last remaining bogs in the state, the Shirley Heinze Land Trust is committed to protecting and preserving this westside gem. Read More
Community Foundation Awards More than $1 Million in Special Project Grants
The Community Foundation has announced more than $1,000,000 in new Special Project grants to organizations across St. Joseph County including the YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, Early Childhood Development Centers, South Bend Bike Garage, TeenWorks, Indiana Health Centers, and more. Read More