At ElkhartCares, we believe community is built through connection—and that everyone has something to give. Whether you donate, volunteer, sponsor, or partner with us, you have a place in this work. Together, we can ensure every student, family, and educator in the Elkhart Lake–Glenbeulah community feels supported and valued.
When you give to ElkhartCares, you’re helping a child walk into school with new shoes, a family keep their heat on through winter, or a student attend a field trip they otherwise couldn’t afford.
I loved how it didn’t feel like this program was bad and I wasn’t in trouble. I loved how I could talk about anything freely without judgment.
Right now, ElkhartCares is fundraising to bring a dedicated Youth Resiliency Coordinator to students in our district. This vital position is part of the proven Check & Connect program—an early intervention model designed to support students facing academic or emotional struggles before they fall through the cracks.
Through weekly one-on-one mentoring, students build trust with a caring adult who helps them navigate challenges, build confidence, and stay engaged in school. Our goal is to ensure that students have ongoing, personal support to improve their mental health, academic performance, and sense of belonging.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Program Outcomes So Far
Want to Make a Difference?
This program cannot happen without your support.
With your donation, we can fund the Youth Resiliency Coordinator and ensure students get the guidance they need to thrive—in school and in life.
This program cannot happen without your support.
With your donation, we can fund the Youth Resiliency Coordinator and ensure students get the guidance they need to thrive—in school and in life.
From packing backpacks to helping at Santa’s Village, volunteers are the heartbeat of ElkhartCares.
We need extra hands during:
Our sponsors help make community moments magical. From funding Santa’s Village to supporting reading incentives, local businesses and individuals make this work possible.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
We’ll tailor a giving opportunity that aligns with your values and visibility goals.
Local businesses play a powerful role in shaping a stronger, more compassionate community—and we’re proud to work with corporate partners who share our mission
Behind every donation, every hour volunteered, and every item distributed is a real story—a child who can focus because they’re warm, a teacher who feels seen, a family who finds hope.
Join us in making that difference, one act of care at a time.
Ready to lend a hand? Give Today & Change Lives or Get in Touch to make a lasting difference for local students, families, and educators.