Community Foundation of Elkhart County

One of the amazing organizations that calls our River District build in Downtown Elkhart home is the Community Foundation of Elkhart County! The River District has become a vibrant symbol of progress and collaboration, and we are thrilled to have played a part in its creation. 💼 Now, the Community Foundation of Elkhart will thrive in this modern space, strengthening its mission of supporting and empowering our community. We take immense pride in constructing spaces that bring people together, foster growth, and inspire positive change. Seeing the Community Foundation of Elkhart thrive in the River District building is a testament to our shared commitment to making a lasting impact!

Join us for a deep dive into the Building Strong Brains initiative, a transformative project dedicated to early childhood development in Elkhart County. Episode 11 is streaming now on all platforms. https://lnkd.in/g7mM9Mra

We are hiring an Assistant Director:Trails Coalition for Connect in Elkhart County. For more information and to apply please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/eDba5mHM

We spent the last few days with the CEOs of Elkhart County nonprofits and those serving Elkhart County at our annual CEO retreat. We were inspired and encouraged by Tammy Zonker on her knowledge of fundraising. We are so proud of everyones work to strengthen our community and cherish them as leaders.

Inspiring Good The Podcast is back! Our new episode featuring Francis Disori from Lexington House is streaming on all platforms. Give it a listen and rate our podcast! https://lnkd.in/gdrYiDeB

Join us for an insightful evening with Jim Brainard on Thursday, Sept 19 at Ignition Garage in Downtown Goshen, as he shares valuable experiences and strategies from his leadership role in community development and placemaking in Carmel, Indiana. RSVP for free: https://tally.so/r/mKLQjM A Bristol native, Jim Brainard has a strong connection to Elkhart County and is dedicated to supporting local efforts that focus on building vibrant communities and fostering future growth. Discover key approaches that contributed to his success and explore how Elkhart can apply similar strategies to enhance our community’s growth and vitality. This event is perfect for community leaders, residents, and anyone interested in learning how to strengthen our local area. Presented in collaboration with: Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, weIMPACT Group, Vibrant Communities, and Connect in Elkhart County.

Our staff enjoyed an end-of-day outing yesterday playing the new disc golf course in the River district. We are excited to have this new course available to the community!

Episode #9 is out now! The link to listen on Apple Podcasts is below, all episodes are available on all podcast streaming services. Thank you to all who have listened to Inspiring Good the Podcast, more episodes will be coming this fall. Stay tuned. https://lnkd.in/gKnaUXhN...

Episode #8 is out, featuring our president, Pete McCown. Listen in for an update on what's happening at the Community Foundation and what's to come. https://lnkd.in/gSmXj_7U...