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šŸŒ± Which nearby shelters can help Elkhart families find their next pet?

Elkhart, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Elkhart! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which nearby shelters can help Elkhart families find their next pet?
  • Why record signups at Elkhartā€™s RV showcase matter for local jobs
  • How will new federal reentry grants reach jobseekers in Elkhart County?

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 88, low: 70. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Meet Angelica the smart pup ready for a forever home (southbendtribune.com) ā€” If youā€™re in or near Elkhart and looking to adopt, local options like Second Chance Small Dog Rescue in Elkhart and the Elkhart Humane Society in Bristol are ready to match you with a pet. This feature spotlights Angelica, a playful young dog in South Bend, while also listing several area shelters and rescues with contact details so you can start the adoption process right away.
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2. Early Hall of Fame RV Supplier Show Signups Looking Good (rvbusiness.com) ā€” Elkhartā€™s RV/MH Hall of Fame is gearing up for a strong Hall of Fame RV Supplier Showcase, held alongside the annual Elkhart RV Open House Sept. 28ā€“30. Organizers report record-pace booth sales, more than 500 preregistered attendees, and renewed interest from international companies, signaling optimism for the local RV sector and its suppliers.
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3. Workforce groups get $10.2M in federal grants for reentry employment (ipm.org) ā€” Elkhart County residents returning from prison could soon see more job-training help thanks to a share of $10.2 million in new federal RESTART grants. Nonprofits Keys2Work, RecycleForce and 2nd Chance Indiana will use the funding to train hundreds of formerly incarcerated Hoosiers in trades and apprenticeships, with 2nd Chance Indiana specifically working in Elkhart and several other counties over the next three years.
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4. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ā€˜life-changing,' created strong community, say pilgrims (osvnews.com) ā€” An Elkhart connection runs through this summerā€™s National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, as Mary Carmen Zakrajsek from St. Vincent de Paul Parish reflects on how the cross-country procession deepened her faith and made the Gospels feel vividly present. She and other young adults describe powerful prayer moments, long days of walking, and plans to continue annual pilgrimages through at least 2029, inviting Catholics everywhere to join spiritually or in person.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone, Iā€™m looking for recommendations or resources in Elkhart County for emergency bathroom modifications for an elderly/disabled family member.
    Her homeownerā€™s insurance recently denied a claim, and she does not have Medicaid. She is still fully mobile, but we need to make some safetyā€¦ (Nextdoor Crestview)
  • These are some of my favorite quotes,
    How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of theā€¦ (Nextdoor South Shore)
  • Valmont Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Aluminum Welder 2nd Shift in Elkhart. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Elkhart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkhart here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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