Goodbye Randy

Goodbye Randy

After six years of service and devotion to our mission, Co-Founder and Director of Operations, Randy Z has decided to move on to the next chapter in his life. Randy’s unwavering dedication and work ethic have been instrumental to Cultivate’s growth and success. His...
July Newsletter

July Newsletter

Big Changes Are Coming to Cultivate! We’re bursting at the seams and ready for an expansion. Stay tuned in the coming months for additional details! A Note From Our Executive Director One Friday in May, the Board of Directors and many staff members gathered...
May Email-Summer Backpack Plans

May Email-Summer Backpack Plans

School’s Out For the Summer, Now What?! Summer Solutions for Hungry Children We often get the question this time of year, “What happens to Cultivate’s backpack program in the summer?”. The end of the school year often brings additional stress...
April Newsletter

April Newsletter

Ketchup with Cultivate Three years ago, Penn High School teacher, Amy Zimmer, had the idea to bring her Exceptional Education students to Cultivate and volunteer. With the goal of learning life skills such as following directions and teamwork, she leads them in...
March Newsletter

March Newsletter

Ketchup with Cultivate All the Right Ingredients Is everyone dreaming about spring break, the beach and seafood? Chef Randy Z is! Shrimp Relish 1 cup small raw shrimp – peeled, deveined, and chopped 1 cup sour cream (for a healthier option, substitute plain or...
February 2022 Newsletter

February 2022 Newsletter

Ketchup with Cultivate   Cultivate wins $1 Million Grant from St. Joseph County Council As you may have heard, the St. Joseph County Council awarded us with $1 Million in American Rescue Plan funds. These dollars will go toward our campaign to build a community...