Community Resilience Guild

The purpose of this report is to fulfill Phase 2 of the FarmLab Feasibility Study by identifying potential programs and activities and developing a foundation for a sustainable business plan. The Phase 1 Needs Assessment identified Farm to School (FTS) as a strategic focus area for the FarmLab and characterized the current context for program development.

This report describes potential FTS activities that could fulfill the original FarmLab aims for supporting local food production and agricultural education, while also catalyzing food systems innovation and enterprise as part of a broader food localization strategy for economic development. At the heart of these activities are the essential FarmLab functions of facilitating new cross-sector connections and collaboration among existing stakeholders, and of providing a “lab-based” environment for sustained innovation and education. The report concludes with descriptions of specific projects that could serve as prototypes for FarmLab programs and with recommendations for incorporating as a not-for-profit organization to access available funding.

The purpose of this study is to assess current activities, resources, issues, and perspectives related to Goshen’s overall environmental context. This report provides a snapshot of our context at this particular moment to help evaluate the need and opportunities for an Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) to support the Mayor’s Office, the Goshen Parks Department, and other City of Goshen bodies who provide leadership and guidance on environmental issues.

Made in collaboration between the Goshen Historical Society and the Community Resilience Guild, this 12-minute video shares the history of the Goshen Millrace.

The vision for this panel discussion was conceived by a small group of Elkhart County residents at a community dialogue in January that was focused on health care and the common good and facilitated by the Community Resilience Guild. The panel was organized with the intent to explore how community values have shaped health and health care in Goshen, and how our community can continue to support the common good amidst potential health care reform.

Clare Krabill participated in the dialogue and graciously accepted a request to moderate the panel. Panelists were selected based on personal connections and for their work in health care with local institutions. Participation was voluntary and independent – the opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the organizations with which the panelists are affiliated. Approximately 50 people attended the event, including many folks from the medical field in Goshen

The vision for this panel discussion was conceived by a small group of Elkhart County residents at a community dialogue in January that was focused on health care and the common good and facilitated by the Community Resilience Guild. The panel was organized with the intent to explore how community values have shaped health and health care in Goshen, and how our community can continue to support the common good amidst potential health care reform.

Clare Krabill participated in the dialogue and graciously accepted a request to moderate the panel. Panelists were selected based on personal connections and for their work in health care with local institutions. Participation was voluntary and independent – the opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the organizations with which the panelists are affiliated. Approximately 50 people attended the event, including many folks from the medical field in Goshen