November Construction Update

November Construction Update

Outdoor construction in November in northern Indiana isn’t for the faint of heart so DJ Construction is making the best of the unseasonably warm and sunny weather. Recent updates include walls in the new office space, framing for the entire building, and cement and...
We’ve Hit a Major Food Rescue Milestone!

We’ve Hit a Major Food Rescue Milestone!

We reached an incredible milestone at Cultivate, rescuing five million pounds of food and redistributing it to our food-insecure neighbors in Elkhart, Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties in Indiana. “This is just the beginning,” said Jim Conklin, Co-Founder and...
Cultivate Interview with Hometown Living

Cultivate Interview with Hometown Living

Executive Director, Jim Conklin, and Board Vice-President, John Tippmann III, were guests on WSBT’s Hometown Living. “Jim and John are joining us to tell us more about who they are and what their mission is. For more information, you can visit their...
September Construction Update

September Construction Update

September has been a busy month of construction. In addition to the footage in this video, DJ Construction poured sidewalks and a ramp. The foundations for the loading docks as well as the new office space are complete! The project thus far is on budget and on...
2023 Taste of Hope Recap

2023 Taste of Hope Recap

At Cultivate, we often speak about community. The “It takes a village” mantra is one we live each day. But rarely does this theme play out more than our annual Taste of Hope fundraiser. We welcomed nearly 700 guests, staff, and volunteers, 13 local chefs and...