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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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ID102680
Title of ArticleBusiness owners throw support behind abuse survivors
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 26, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsNexus RV, Donations, YWCA North Central Indiana Safe Haven


ID102597
Title of ArticlePink boat auction raises $25,500 for cancer care
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSmoker Craft’s pink boat auction raised $25,500 support cancer treatment and support services for patients and families served by Goshen Center for Cancer Care.
DateOct 31, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsFund Raising, Donations


ID102311
Title of ArticleDec-O-Art’s Donation Day contributes $75K to nonprofits
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMishawaka Troop Town
DateSep 10, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsDec-O-Art, Donations


ID101475
Title of ArticleDonation brings Guardian Caps to Jimtown’s program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionguardian cap
DateApr 10, 2025
PageB1, B2
SubjectsJimtown High School, Football, Lions Club, Donations


ID100783
Title of ArticleINOVA FEDERAL RAISES FUNDS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA
NotesSpecial Olympics Indiana; “Polar Plunge” campaign
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionINOVA team members
DateFeb 26, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsINOVA Federal Credit Union, Special Olympics, Donations


ID100292
Title of ArticleINOVA FEDERAL DONATES $510 TO CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTeam at INOVA Federal presenting check to Church Community Services team
DateFeb 01, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsINOVA Federal Credit Union, Church Community Services, Donations


ID100131
Title of ArticleMore than 100 coats donated to charity
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrian Resto, Terry Akins load Faith Mission of Michiana truck
DateDec 26, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsStephenson’s, Church Community Services, Faith Mission, Donations


ID100128
Title of ArticleMuseum announces grant from Bristol American Legion Post 143
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFrank Parmater, Julie Park, Jane Rieth, Roger Evans deliver donation check to the Elkhart County Historical Museum
DateDec 24, 2024
PageA2
SubjectsElkhart County Historical Museum, American Legion


ID99928
Title of ArticleFriendly fire
NotesGuns and Hoses bell-ringing competition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNathanael Eddy, Ryan Huff, Kyle Osborne ring bells; shopper makes a donation
DateDec 14, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsSalvation Army, Elkhart Police Department, Fire Department, Elkhart


ID100154
Title of ArticleHumane Society to receive $5K donation from Meijer
NotesMeijer Team Gives
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmanda Carson and Max
DateDec 12, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsHumane Society of Elkhart County, Meijer, Donations


ID99379
Title of ArticleSecret Santa donates $100K for Random Acts of Kindness
NotesElkhart Community Church; Grace Community Church; St. Thomas the Apostle Church
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 23, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsDonations, Crossroads United Way, College Mennonite Church, Trinity Methodist Church


ID99688
Title of ArticleEverence pledges hurricane recovery support
NotesEverence Helps: Hurricane Relief; Everence Foundation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 19, 2024
PageB1
SubjectsEverence Financial, Mennonite Disaster Service, Hurricanes, Donations


ID97810
Title of ArticleTHOR donates to homeless shelter
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRick Schutt, Mindy Morehead
DateJul 27, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsThor Industries Inc., First Light Mission, Donations


ID96130
Title of ArticleDonation from library friends boosts literacy program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOfficers of the Friends of the Library donate a $2,500 check to Goshen Public Library for the Summer Reading Book Giveaways. From left are Karla Reith, secretary; Grace Thomas, the library’s development and community engagement manager; Barb Jewett, vce president; and Carol Van Fleet; president
DateMar 26, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsGoshen Public Library


ID95609
Title of ArticleINOVA Federal raises over $4,500 for Special Olympics
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionINOVA Federal Polar Plunge team
DateFeb 29, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsINOVA Federal Credit Union, Special Olympics, Donations


ID95568
Title of ArticleDepot thrift shop gives milestone $1M to MCC
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEric Kurtz; Galen Kauffmann
DateFeb 27, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsDepot, The, Mennonite Central Committee, Donations


ID95436
Title of ArticleSusanna’s Kitchen gets donation from Class of ’48
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBeverly Reber; Bill Van Patten Jr; Dale McDowell
DateFeb 16, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsSusanna’s Kitchen, Soup Kitchens, Elkhart High School, Donations


ID95127
Title of ArticleBusiness donates $160K disaster trailer to Salvation Army
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichael Schoeffler and Bobbi Geery
DateJan 23, 2024
PageA1, A2
SubjectsEmbassy Specialty Vehicles, Salvation Army, Donations, Elkhart


ID95057
Title of ArticlePolice K9 Diego to get donation of body armor
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDustin Voss with Diego; K9 Diego
DateNov 29, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Police K9 Units, Donations


ID94136
Title of ArticleNonprofit seeks donations for annual Christmas store
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNoah Rose, Darrell Peterson and Lisa Graber
DateNov 28, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsLifeline Youth Ministries, Donations


ID94112
Title of ArticleEverence offers to Red Kettle boost
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 25, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsEverence Financial, Goshen Salvation Army, Donations


ID93342
Title of ArticleINOVA volunteers boost Ryan's Case For Smiles
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionINOVA team members
DateOct 14, 2023
PageB6
SubjectsINOVA Federal Credit Union, Donations


ID93058
Title of ArticleToys for Tots begins collecting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEd Hiar
DateOct 03, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Area Marine Corps League, Elkhart County Toys For Tots, Donations


ID92878
Title of ArticleInterra makes donation to CAPS
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRebecca Shetler Fast, Troy Smith, Brook Germann, Randy Lehman, Mike Blosser, and Jeremy Bender
DateSep 26, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsInterra Credit Union, Child And Parent Services (CAPS)


ID92721
Title of ArticleDec-O-Art hosts first Donation Day
NotesBashor Children's Home, Center for the Homeless, Make-A-Wish Foundation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThree photos of Dec-O-Art employees
DateSep 16, 2023
PageA7
SubjectsDec-O-Art, Volunteer Work, Donations


ID92068
Title of ArticlePinewood Elementary gets new playground
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPinewood Elementary School students at new playground
DateAug 23, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsPinewood Elementary School, Playgrounds, Donations, Volunteer Work


ID92611
Title of ArticleBrewery offers 'Love for Maui' to aid wildfire relief
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAug 17, 2023
PageA7
SubjectsWestwind Brewery Co., Fund Raising, Fires, Donations


ID90628
Title of ArticleRetired teacher leaves $1.5M to university
NotesManchester University
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAlice R. Dentler; High school yearbook photo of Alice Dentler
DateJul 11, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Natives, Donations, Higher Education


ID89648
Title of ArticleFront lines of relief
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLt. Joshua Hubbard and Don Sherck; Lt. Joshua Hubbard and Aaron Rhoade
DateJun 03, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsSalvation Army, Donations, Rise ‘n Roll Bakery, Volunteer Work


ID89713
Title of ArticleKindness to Prevent Blindness gets a boost
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNicole Cantzler, David Bruneel, Beatrice Phillips, Mark Dobberstein, Hayley Boling, Jamie Guise, Ashley Molyneaux, Joe Kiser, and Yessica Garcia
DateMay 20, 2023
PageC4
SubjectsKindness to Prevent Blindness, Boling Vision Center, Old National Bank, Donations


ID88516
Title of ArticleLippert gives back for National Volunteer Week
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLippert Components Inc. volunteers; Two photos of Lippert Components Inc. volunteers
DateApr 20, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsLippert Components Inc., Volunteer Work, Donations


ID87958
Title of ArticleSenator honored for organ donation legislation
NotesIndiana Donor Network; Angel Fund Gala
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionState Senator, Blake Doriot
DateMar 10, 2023
PageA5
SubjectsState Representatives, Organ Donors


ID87607
Title of ArticleRobotics team launches shoe drive for tournament
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNoah Parkinson; Tanner Burlew and Grant Livengood; Noah Parkinson and Grant Livengood
DateFeb 22, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsE3 Robotics Center, Elkhart Public Library, Donations


ID86924
Title of ArticleStable Grounds benefits from Pumpkin Race
NotesPumpkin Race
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLeah and Dawson Williams, Kori Cripe, Jane Allen, Kim Clarke, and Darla Kauffman
DateJan 27, 2023
PageA2
SubjectsStable Grounds, Middlebury, IN, Donations


ID86670
Title of ArticlePet food pantry nearly bare
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKristy Sipress with Stark (dog)
DateJan 25, 2023
PageA1, A2
SubjectsHumane Society of Elkhart County, Volunteer Work, Donations, Pets


ID86560
Title of ArticleCultivate Food Rescue survey offered
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFood being prepared for distribution
DateJan 20, 2023
PageA5
SubjectsCultivate Food Rescue, Donations


ID86512
Title of ArticleSalvation Army celebrates success of Christmas Campaign
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 18, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsSalvation Army, Fund Raising, Donations


ID86589
Title of ArticleAnnual Everence winter clothing drive largest yet
NotesThe Window
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 14, 2023
PageA4
SubjectsEverence Financial, Donations, Clothing


ID86263
Title of ArticleMontieth Tire, Lions assist family
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 07, 2023
PageB7
SubjectsMonteith Tire, Elkhart Lions Club, Donations


ID86018
Title of ArticleStorm forces bell ringers off the front lines
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLt. Joshua Hubbard drops cash into a red kettle as the Elkhart Salvation Army kicks off its Tree of Lights Christmas Campaign and Red Kettle Kick Off in November.
DateDec 23, 2022
PageA1, A3
SubjectsSalvation Army, Weather, Donations


ID86019
Title of ArticleKeeping Tyler’s spirit alive
NotesTyler Allman; Batten disease
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoyer and Heather Allman and their son Ryan started Tyler’s Peace Angels, a gift-giving effort for children receiving medical care in the hospital over the holidays
DateDec 23, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsBeacon Health System, Donations


ID86012
Title of ArticleTeddy bears land at hospital pediatric wards
NotesBears in the Air program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEmilia Egerton, 2, of Elkhart, sitting in the lap of her mother Sandy, gets to know her new friend, a teddy bear donated by Bears in the Air, at Elkhart General Hospital. Boxes of stuffed bears are donated Tuesday in the lobby of Elkhart General Hospital by Bears in the Air, a program out of South Bend International Airport to provide comfort to children in hospitals across the region. From left are Mike Daigle, CEO and executive director of the airport; Marci Killarney, manager, Women’s and Children’s at the hospital; Keely Paston, executive director, Surgery and Cardiovascular Services; Lee Herschberger, director, Patient Care; Melissa Clark, director, Surgical Services; and Katie Bradshaw, financial specialist with the airport
DateDec 21, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart General Hospital, Donations, South Bend International Airport


ID85903
Title of ArticleSalvation Army volunteers gather donations at armory
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSt. Thomas students Grace Vickers, Joseph O’Neil and Ali Syer volunteer during the Salvation Army’s donation collection Monday.
DateDec 13, 2022
PageA1, A5
SubjectsSalvation Army, Volunteer Work, Donations


ID85210
Title of ArticleFrozen turkeys given out to hundreds in need
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVolunteers unpackage frozen turkeys to hand out to families in need; Dana Donald, with the city of Elkhart, counts households per car; frozen turkeys
DateNov 22, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsFood Bank of Northern Indiana, River of Life Christian Center, Donations


ID84766
Title of Article1st Source donates $100,000 to support Tolson revitalization
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 03, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsTolson Center, 1st Source Bank, Donations


ID84707
Title of ArticleSoup kitchen receives $65K to reopen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEric Trotter, Judie Hyatte-Howie, Dale McDowell, Marty Irving, Phid Wells, Sister Norah Frost and Kim Miller
DateOct 26, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsSusanna’s Kitchen, 100 Women Who Care, Donations


ID83177
Title of ArticleDowntown clothing drive flourishing
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKim Rodabaugh with Hopman Jewelers;
DateSep 16, 2022
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHopman Jewelers, Downtown Elkhart, Donations


ID82069
Title of ArticleCARE University provides 70 students with college supplies
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County high school graduates; Supplies and essentials from CARE University
DateAug 02, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCARE University, School Supplies, Donations


ID81716
Title of ArticleToys for refugee tots
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Area Marine Corps League volunteers
DateJul 19, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Area Marine Corps League, Ukraine, Donations, Volunteer Work


ID81602
Title of ArticleFirefighters give away 300 backpacks
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Fire Chief Rodney Dale, left, gives a student a fist bump after handing him a backpack with supplies on Wednesday
DateJul 14, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsFire Department, Elkhart, Elkhart Education Foundation, School Supplies, Donations