Southern Pike Solar is deeply committed to engaging with and supporting the Noble County community through various initiatives, sponsorships, and events.

Download the 2025 Community Engagement Report

Community Engagement

Our active participation includes memberships and collaborations ​with local organizations such as:

 Memberships

    • Albion Chamber of Commerce - since 2021
    • Avilla Chamber of Commerce - since 2024
    • Kendallville Chamber of Commerce - since 2025
    • Ligonier Chamber of Commerce - since 2025
    • Rome City Chamber of Commerce - New! Joined in 2026

 Volunteering

    • Crossroads United Way Reading Program - Southside Elementary School

 Community Outreach + Educational Events

    • Solar 101 - December 2023
    • Southern Pike Community Open House - July 2024
    • Southern Pike Pizza + Positivity - Septmber 2024
    • Southern Pike Community Open House - May 2025
    • First Responders Fire Safety Training - May 2025
    • Southern Pike Community Open House - July 2025
    • Southern Pike Networking Event - September 2025
    • NoblePalooza - March 2026
    • Kendallville Chamber of Commerce Networking Event - 2026

Donations

We are happy to contribute to the community by donating to local organizations, including:
  • Albion Fire Department
  • Be Noble Economic Development
  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary Annual Fundraiser
  • Freedom Academy Continuing Education
  • Kendallville Firefighters
  • Noble Early Learning
  • Orange Township Fire Department

Sponsorships + Events

We proudly sponsor and attend many local events and support local organizations, including:

  • 231 Main Co-Working: Art of Main Auction + Open House - 2024

  • Albion Fall Celebration - 2024, 2025

  • Albion Parks Department – Baseball Program - 2024, 2025

  • Avilla Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Member Meetings - 2024, 2025

  • Avilla Freedom Festival - 2024, 2025

  • Be Noble – 5-County Economic Development Forum - 2023

  • Be Noble Annual Meeting - 2025
    Central Noble Schools – Back to School Bash - 2025

  • Chain O’Lakes Festival - 2024
    Common Grace Ministries – Run with a Purpose 5K - 2024, 2025

  • Crossroads United Way – Power of the Purse - 2025

  • Drug Free Noble County Annual Golf Outing - 2024, 2025

  • East Noble Knight Robotics Golf Outing Benefit - 2025

  • Historic Downtown Kendallville Car Show - 2024

  • Junior Achievement of Noble County – Noble Royale - 2025

  • Kendallville Apple Festival –Pioneer Sponsor - 2024, 2025

  • Kendallville Area Chamber Annual Golf Outing - 2025

  • Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet & Awards - 2025

  • Kendallville Fairy, Gnome + Troll Festival - 2025

  • Ligonier Marshmallow Festival - 2025

  • Mid-America Windmill Museum – Windmill Winter Wonderland - 2024

  • Noble County Community Fair - 2025

  • Noble County Kid City - 2024

  • Noble County Public Library – KPS Program - 2024

  • Thrive Noble County – Educate + Caffeinate Workshop - 2025

  • Thrive Noble County - Engage Noble Leadership Academy Seminar - 2024, 2025, 2026

  • Thrive Noble County – Noblepalooza, an Expo to Thrive - 2023, 2025

  • VETSports Cornhole Tournament - 2024, 2025

  • West Noble Athletics Golf Outing - 2025

  • Youth for Christ Northeast Campus Life Golf Outing - 2025

Southern Pike Community Grant Program

We are committed to supporting local businesses and nonprofits.
View the Grants Program page to apply or send to an organization that could benefit.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Community Grant recipients!

  • America 250 IN Noble

  • Augusta Hills Learning, Recreation & Community Center

  • Avilla Freedom Festival

  • Be Noble, Inc.

  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary

  • Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County

  • Children First Center

  • Common Grace Ministries

  • Community Foundation of Noble County

  • Crossroads United Way

  • Freedom Academy

  • Helping Hands of Orange Township

  • Historic Downtown Kendallville

  • Kendallville Day Care

  • Lighthouse Childcare Learning Center

  • Loving Benjamin

  • McMillen Health Center

  • Merry Lea Environment Learning Center of Goshen College

  • Noble County Bicycle Club

  • Noble Early Learning

  • Noble House Ministries

  • Smith-Green Community Schools

  • Stillwater Hospice

  • Story House Ministries, Inc.

  • The Apple Tree Center

  • The Community Learning Center

  • The Crew Youth Center

  • Thrive Noble County

  • Visit Noble County

    Southern Pike Solar Community Grant Program Testimonials

    • Angela Scott, Board Member
      I have been extremely excited to see Noble Early Learning come into our community and the financial support from Southern Pike is helping us fill a void that has been empty since other childcare facilities have closed. On top of that, this gift helps us provide not just childcare, but hands-on learning to help children prepare for a bright future.

      Angela Scott, Board Member

      Noble Early Learning
    • Kristen Johnson
      Historic Downtown Kendallville recently received a grant from Southern Pike Solar to support their 4-county BELT initiative, which aims to provide hands-on training, mentoring and support to local entrepreneurs looking to launch their small business within the region. With their generous support, our team will be able to provide valuable, skills-based knowledge and resources to the region's next generation of start-ups.

      Kristen Johnson

      Historic Downtown Kendallville
    • Melanie Kellogg
      With the generous support of Southern Pike, Be Noble Inc. is able to strengthen the foundation of our community by supporting both local businesses and families. Investments like this create a direct impact on workforce stability and long-term economic growth in our community. In addition, this funding allows us to expand education workshops and STEM activities throughout Noble County, ensuring that we are continuously preparing our youth for future opportunities and keeping our community thriving.

      Melanie Kellogg

      Be Noble