Community Foundation Awards $374,065 in Grants
As part of its 2022 spring grants cycle, the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has awarded $374,065 to local nonprofit organizations in Senior Living grants and ArtsEverywhere grants. Senior Living grants are designed to support quality programs and services that local seniors need to remain healthy, safe, independent, and engaged. ArtsEverywhere grants to local arts organizations are designed to raise artistic quality, strengthen volunteer and staff leadership, enhance the capacity of arts organizations and the arts community, foster and support local talent, and inspire community pride.
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2022 Community Foundation Performing Arts Series
This summer, the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County will once again present the award-winning Community Foundation Performing Arts Series in the Chris Wilson Pavilion at South Bend’s Potawatomi Park. This five-event free series begins on July 30 and runs on consecutive Saturdays through August 27, featuring some of our community's best arts talent. All events begin at 7 p.m. Read More
2022 Laidig Service Scholarship Winners Announced
This year’s Scholars are Tristan Badia, Penn High School, who will attend Ivy Tech Community College; Lubabah Hassan, Penn High School, who will attend Indiana University Bloomington; Moriah Love, Riley High School, who will attend Alabama A&M University; and Peyton Shrader, Clay High School, who will attend University of Notre Dame. Read More
Winners of Charles Martin “Touch a Life” Scholarship Announced
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has named Ann Okhiria and Nah’Shon Williams as the recipienta of this year’s Charles Martin “Touch a Life” scholarship. This fall, Ms. Okhiria will attend Indiana University Bloomington to study computer science, and Mr. Williams will attend Purdue University to study construction management. Read More
Community Foundation Awards $409,000 in Grants
As part of its 2022 spring grants cycle, the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has awarded $409,000 to local nonprofit organizations through Special Project Grants. The Special Project Grant process encourages projects in community development and urban affairs; parks, recreation, and environment; health and human services, and youth and education. All nonprofit organizations serving the citizens of St. Joseph County are eligible to apply. Read More