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Supporting Student Resilience: Help Fund a School Social Worker

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:

  • Weekly one-on-one mentoring for middle and high school students.
  • Early intervention to prevent dropout and disengagement
  • Tools and strategies that empower students to do their best
  • A trained professional who partners with schools, families, and students
  • Evidence-based results backed by the U.S. Department of Education

Program Outcomes So Far

  • 100% of participating students said: “My mentor empowered me to do my best.”
  • Students’ sense of belonging increased by 12%
  • Reports of students receiving the help they needed during emotional lows rose by 24%

Program Outcomes So Far

  • 100% of participating students said: “My mentor empowered me to do my best.”
  • Students’ sense of belonging increased by 12%
  • Reports of students receiving the help they needed during emotional lows rose by 24%

Want to Make a Difference?

Our programs can only happen with your support.

Your donation helps fund essential services—from crisis assistance and classroom grants to community events, literacy programs, and holiday support—ensuring students and families have the resources they need to thrive.

Your Gift at Work

Every donation helps create stories of hope and opportunity—like the student who received a washer and dryer so she could come to school clean and confident, or the 8th grader who was given a bike so he could join PE class and ride safely to school.

At ElkhartCares, we believe that small acts of generosity can change lives in big ways.

Whether you’re helping a student attend their first field trip, providing warm winter clothing for a child in need, or funding a classroom project that sparks curiosity—you’re part of something powerful.

100% of Your Donation Supports Community Programs

You’re giving more than money

You’re giving a student the chance to succeed in school, follow a passion, or pursue a career path they never thought possible. From instruments to tutoring to college credits—your gift helps bridge the gap.

Why It Matters

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.

Your Gift Helps Us Provide

  • School supplies and back-to-school backpacks
  • Classroom grants and field trip funding
  • Food, warm clothing, and winter coats
  • Holiday gifts and meals
  • Scholarships, sports fees, and extracurricular access
  • Emergency housing, utility, and transportation support

Every dollar counts. Every gift is meaningful.

Ways to Give

Make a One-Time or Monthly Gift

Donations are applied where they are needed most, or may be designated for a specific program.

payable to ElkhartCares.

To donate by mail

Mail a Check

ElkhartCares, Inc.

PO BOX 537

Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

 Please make checks payable to ElkhartCares.

Corporate Giving or Sponsorship

Looking to make a larger impact or support a specific program or event?

Sponsor a Student’s Success

Looking to make a tangible difference? Become a sponsor for a local student. Your gift can fund a sports fee, cover arts costs, provide tutoring, or help a student take college-level courses while still in high school.
Business sponsorships and named scholarships are welcome.
We’ll work with you to direct your support to an area that aligns with your passion—whether it’s education, the arts, sports, or trade programs.

In Honor or In Memory Giving

Celebrate someone special with a gift that gives back.

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ElkhartCares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Tax ID/EIN: 81-5452704

We’ll tailor a giving opportunity that aligns with your values and visibility goals.

Corporate Giving & Community Partnerships

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.

🤝 Ways to Get Involved:

  • Program Sponsorships
    Support key initiatives like classroom grants, scholarships, or the Elktoberfest Kids Area.
  • Event Sponsorships
    Become a presenting sponsor for Santa’s Village, back-to-school drives, or future fundraisers.
  • Employee Giving Campaigns
    Offer payroll deductions or matching gift programs to support ElkhartCares.
  • In-Kind Donations & Services
    Donate supplies, equipment, professional services, printing, or auction items.

Partner Benefits:

  • Recognition on our website, event signage, and social media
  • Opportunities to engage your employees through volunteer events
  • Tax-deductible contributions
  • The knowledge that you’re making a direct impact in your local community

Let’s Work Together

We’re happy to customize a partnership that fits your goals and budget.
📧 Contact us at info@ElkhartCares.org

Partner With Us

Are you part of a school, nonprofit, church, business, or civic group that shares our values? We’d love to collaborate.

Whether it’s co-hosting a drive, providing services, or simply brainstorming ways to support local families, we welcome meaningful partnerships.

Email us: info@ElkhartCares.org
Let’s build something good together.

We’ll tailor a giving opportunity that aligns with your values and visibility goals.

A Note from a Parent

As a single mom without a working car or enough money for gas, I was struggling just to get my kids to school—let alone afford school supplies, food, or summer programs. ElkhartCares stepped in when we needed it most. They made sure my kids had what they needed to start school with confidence, helped one of them attend summer camp, and even supported my oldest in taking the next step toward college. I truly don’t know where we’d be without them.

Local Parent Supported by ElkhartCares

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Sponsorship Form

Partner with ElkhartCares to bring important programs to our community. Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch with sponsorship opportunities and benefits.