Our Community Partners
We value the relationships that we have with our community partners. These alliances allow us to execute the vital work we do in our community. Together, we work to improve the lives of those experiencing, overcoming and thriving after trauma.
Our partners contribute to SOCACT’s overall mission and vision our joint efforts, we collaborate to make transformational and generational change for our communities.
It is only through the assistance of our community partners that we are able to become the bridge between ideas and actions.
Artist-Run Cafe
They serve delicious food and drink inside of Langlab while directly supporting local artists. They are open Wednesdays- Saturdays 11AM-6PM. They got a hotline, folx! Talk 2 artists!
Homegrown Hype
Homegrown Hype LLC is a remarkable artist collective that produces engaging events, stylish gear for creative folks, as well as trading and collector cards to honor all the worth artists in our community.
Sacred Waters
Founded in March of 2000 on 4.3 acres of land, Sacred Waters provides a place where people can go to share their knowledge and experiences as they travel on their spiritual journeys to God.
Conscious Michiana
Conscious Michiana, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving the community through online resources and offline connections. The organization's mission is to unite, collaborate, and co-create a thriving community where individuals can explore wellness, personal growth, and holistic living.
Moms Demand Action (IN Chapter)
Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. They help pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. They also work in their own communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership.
Gentlemen & Scholars Inc.
Gentleman and Scholars, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with 501C3 status that serves the communities of St. Joseph County and the greater Michiana region. The organizational purpose of Gentlemen and Scholars is to provide an alternative to the mainstream stereotypical path for the youth.
Indiana University South Bend, Psychology Department
Psychology is the scientific study of how humans and animals adapt their behavior to the physical and social environments in which they live. Professionals within the discipline are active in a wide variety of interesting and useful roles.
The Poetry Den
A community based safe stage for the spoken word. Collaborator on storytelling project and SOCACT's annual poetry jam.
U Alumni Association South Bend Region
Your IU journey doesn’t end at graduation. Stay connected with IU South Bend and your fellow alumni—more than 36,000 and growing. As a member of the broader IU alumni family of more than 725,000, we want to be here for you through your lifetime. Join us for entertaining and educational events, scholarship programs, and seriously fun traditions.
Saint Hedwig Parish
The parishioners of Saint Hedwig seek to continue the presence of Jesus Christ in the community, as they have since 1877. As part of the National West Washington Historic District and across the street from historic Saint Patrick Church, they encourage an awareness of history among our younger generations.
Black Lives Matter - South Bend Chapter
Black Lives Matter-South Bend is a local chapter of the Black Lives Matter Global Network.
Civil Rights Heritage Center
Born from the efforts of Indiana University South Bend students and professors, the Civil Rights Heritage Center transformed a once-segregated city swimming pool into an active learning center. It explores the civil rights struggles of the past so people can take action in the present and build a better future.
Umcebo Design
Durban, South
Africa
Umcebo Design makes hand-made, to-order decor items inspired by flora and fauna themes. Using galvanised wire, glass beads, acrylic crystals, recycled / reclaimed materials and more to create unique, bespoke items.
United Religious Community of St. Joseph County
The United Religious Community, serving the St. Joseph County, IN, area, is the inter-religious organ.
Jake Webster
Studio II –
Wood and Stone Sculptures
SOCACT partner since 1996. Jake Webster hosted international visitors from South Africa (2001) and from Haiti (2003, 2016). In addition, he emceed for our 20th Anniversary Poetry Jam (2017).