Grant Awards
We are grateful to the foundations, corporations, and orgonizations that invest in our mission and help us transform lives.
Partnerships that Change Lives
The generous support of our grant partners allows Downtown Ministries to provide life-changing programs and services to individuals and families in our community. Thank you to all of our funders for believing in our mission.
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United Way
Purpose: Jobs for Life Program
United Way awarded Downtown Ministries $15,000 in July 2026. Their generous support helps sustain our Jobs for Life program, providing participants with job readiness training, employment skills, mentorship, and confidence needed to secure meaningful employment and achieve long-term success.
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Tri Kappa
Purpose: Furnish the Elkhart Transitional Housing & Classroom Campus
Tri Kappa generously granted $10,000 in May 2026, providing essential appliances for the Elkhart transitional housing campus, including the apartments, classrooms, bathrooms, and shared living spaces. These improvements help create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment where participants can focus on rebuilding their lives.
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Interra Cares Foundation
Purpose: Faith & Finances Program
The Interra Cares Foundation awarded $36,000 in May 2026 to support our Faith & Finances program over a three-year period. This investment equips participants with practical financial education, budgeting skills, and tools to build long-term financial stability.
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Bontrager Family Foundation
Purpose: High Street Transitional House Renovation
Bontrager Family Foundation awarded $11,750 in November 2025, which funded the installation of a required egress window in our High Street transitional home. The project improved the safety of the residence while supporting ongoing renovations that provide secure, stable housing for individuals and families working toward independence.
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Elkhart County Community Foundation
Purpose: High Street House Renovation
The Elkhart County Community Foundation awarded a $53,000 matching grant in June 2025 to support renovations at the High Street House. This investment expands access to safe, quality transitional housing while strengthening our ability to provide programs and support that help individuals and families move toward stability and self-sufficiency.
