The elkhart civic theatre is a non-profit community theatre in existence to produce and present a diverse assortment of high quality dramatic and musical plays for the community on a regular basis, to promote community interest in theatre and theatre arts, to provide opportunity for community members to participate in the various phases of community theatre work, and to ensure survival and expansion for itself and for community theatre worldwide.

The humane society of elkhart county is dedicated to promoting respect and responsibility for all animals and to the prevention of suffering and neglect through education, public service and adoption.

To promote, support & provide opportunities in dance education and performance for michiana students.

To provide fire and ambulance service to the bristol indiana area

Display, collect, preserve, and catalogue history of elkhart county and to use its resourced to educate its members and county residents concerning its heritage.