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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 20 results for United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties.
ID102151
Title of ArticleGreat Cardboard Boat Race raises over $170,000 for Crossroads United Way
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionA record 71 boats competed in the Great Cardboard Boat Race, a fundraising event to benefit Crossroads United Way; Yellow Submarine boat with two people; Sink Floyd boat with two people
DateAug 20, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsUnited Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Great Cardboard Boat Race

ID70299
Title of ArticleCoat drive yields record donations
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMona Livingston and volunteers; Donated coats
DateDec 26, 2020
PageA1
SubjectsUnited Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations

ID69044
Title of ArticleInmates giving back through needlework
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County jail inmates; crochet hats
DateOct 14, 2020
PageA1, A8
SubjectsElkhart County Jail, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations

ID72243
Title of ArticleSuperhero gives back to those who helped his wife through cancer
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLoretta Salchert, Alvaro Marquez, Bill Rieth
DateAug 22, 2020
PageA1, A7
SubjectsUnited Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Charity Work

ID67756
Title of ArticleFood drive hopes to stamp out hunger
NotesUnited Way of Elkhart & Lagrange Counties
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNonperishable food items
DateMay 9, 2020
PageA1, A3
SubjectsFood Pantries, Donations, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

ID67518
Title of ArticleUnited Way wins $1.5M grant for COVID-19 relief
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 7, 2020
PageA2
SubjectsUnited Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Grants, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

ID67896
Title of ArticleLocal nonprofits see surge in demand
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRealty Group Resources
DateApril 24, 2020
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCoronavirus (COVID-19), Public Health Issues, Nonprofit Organizations, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

ID67935
Title of ArticleDonation provides 10,000 face masks to local health workers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBill and Kristin Fenech
DateApril 15, 2020
PageA7
SubjectsCoronavirus (COVID-19), United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations

ID80592
Title of ArticleBest coaching YMCA's best
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCharles "Chuck" F. Best
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 17, 1993
SubjectsBest, Charles F., YMCA, Sports, United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties)

ID80597
Title of ArticleUpdate: Y picks director
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateFeb 28, 1989
SubjectsBest, Charles F., YMCA, United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties)

ID10681
Title of ArticleBest -- a motivator first at YMCA, now at UW
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCharles "Chuck" F. Best
DateJanuary 21, 1989
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageA4
SubjectsBest, Charles F., YMCA, United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties), United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

ID80593
Title of ArticleBest will get United Way job
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCharles F. Best
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateOct 06, 1988
SubjectsBest, Charles F., United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties), YMCA

ID87809
Title of ArticleConcord Mall Picture
NotesConcord Mall envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWayne Royer, Bev Talkington, Jill, Talkington, Jim Talkingtonking-sized strawberry shortcake
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJun 21, 1982
SubjectsConcord Mall, Fund Raising, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

ID81401
Title of ArticleJohn Ash Heads UW Division
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJohn B. Ash
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJun 28, 1980
SubjectsAsh Advertising, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

ID71410
Title of ArticleCommunity Services Inc. Picture
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNina Ward; Tom Woodward; Woodbridge Dennis; Stanley R. Hossler; staff from the United Labor Agency division
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 22, 1979
SubjectsUnited Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

ID81332
Title of ArticleParseghian UW Speaker
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAra Parseghian
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 01, 1977
SubjectsParseghian, Ara, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Notre Dame University, Football

ID75273
Title of ArticleM. Andre Is Named To Head United Way
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarlyn Andre; William Dausey; Charles Ainlay
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJan 28, 1976
SubjectsCrossroads United Way, Andre, Marlyn, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

ID79906
Title of ArticleUnited Way Campaign At Two-Thirds Of Goal
NotesThe Selmer Company (1970s)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDick Frey; Fred Mischke; Kenny Ingram; Tom Woodward
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateNov 02, 1973
SubjectsSelmer Co., The, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Awards, Fund Raising

ID78137
Title of ArticleTrawood Manufacturing Co. Picture
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStuart Gruber; Max Herald; Lucius VanNorman
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateOct 13, 1972
SubjectsTrawood Manufacturing Co., United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties), United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

ID73132
Title of ArticleMarlyn C. André
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1235/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture Caption(left) Marlyn André, United Way Board President; (no names for the rest); Marlyn C. André (11/10/1921 - 4/6/2006); He was owner and president of Northern Manufacturers Sales, Trade Names Inc. (LaSalle-Deitch), Thorndale Corp. and The Companion Pocket Cross Co.
DateNo date given
SubjectsAndre, Marlyn, Trade Names Sales, LaSalle-Deitch Co., United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties