Community Development

Whether it’s through arts and culture, recreation and wellness, or parks and conservation, Venues Parks & Arts is working hard to make South Bend the place to be! We have multiple community centers (Charles Black Community Center, Martin Luther King, Jr,. Community Center, and the O’Brien Recreation Center), venues (Morris Performing Arts Center, Century Center,…

Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) continually works to improve our community’s quality of life through creative marketing and promotion, coordinated public/private initiatives, effective economic development and business recruitment. DTSB strives to add vibrancy and vitality to the downtown in many ways, including producing over 100 events annually. These events highlight the downtown and its various

Fairview Grange has been a pillar in the Elkhart County Area for over 100 years strong. We have served many steak suppers, community awareness programs, contests, and activities for our members. We are open to new ideas, new members, and programs where we can help reach the local community. Being a member is quick and

ULEAD brings dynamic team building training to youth, youth workers, educators and youth-serving organizations to support servant leadership development, strengthen individual skills, and build cohesive, effective communities and teams. A ULEAD training is grounded in experiential learning methods to help your team engage with each other in new and unique ways.

We are transitional re-entry for men & women returning from incarceration. We help men & women integrate into society and society integrate with those coming home. We eat dinner as a family Monday-Thursday at 6:30 pm. When people come to Dismas to volunteer to cook they sit and dine with the residents so that reconciliation

WMSH was established under the umbrella of the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce Maple Syrup Festival in order to continue the preservation of Wakarusa’s rich tradition and heritage in celebrating Spring, and the Maple Syrup Production. The Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival focuses on preserving the past while remaining fresh and vibrant.

We do home repairs for low income homeowners in Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties. Volunteers opportunities included interior and exterior painting, drywall replacement/repair, siding replacement, and general property cleanup.

Mission Statement The Center for Community Justice is transforming communities of Elkhart County through Restorative Justice. Our Vision Vibrant communities – Safe, just, and engaged.

Downtown Goshen, Inc. exists to promote the growth and vibrancy of Goshen’s historic downtown. A community’s values are expressed in their care and attention to their city center. We want to make sure we maintain this important asset – and support locally owned businesses – for EVERYONE to enjoy. As one means to promote our