We feel that it is our obligation to serve our local communities through outreach and focus. Associates are encouraged to join boards or committees in efforts to support organizations we care about.
Our Kem Krest team goal is to volunteer 10,000 volunteer hours a year through Acts of Service to these and other great organizations.
American Red Cross
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan
Boys & Girls Clubs
CAPS
Church Community Services
Cultivate Food Rescue
Downtown Elkhart, Inc.
Elkhart Humane Society
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Horizon Education Alliance (HEA)
Howell Nature Center
Junior Achievement & Lemonade Day serving Elkhart County
Kindred Kitties
Loveway, Inc.
Pillars of Elkhart
Shalom Center Soup Kitchen
SPA Women’s Ministries
United Way
Women’s & Children’s Horizons
YWCA of Northern Indiana
...and others!
Since 2007, Kem Krest has been proud to underwrite the Indiana University South Bend Business plan competition. In efforts to help promote the entrepreneurial spirit for students of Indiana University South Bend, Kem Krest has collaboratively worked with IUSB’s School of Business to develop a program that allows students to develop and present business ideas. Since its inception winners have received over $20,000 in startup capital and mentoring for their business launch.