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

 

  • 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

Community Sponsorships + Events

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

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

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

  • Noble County Public Library – KPS Program - 2024

  • Chain O’Lakes Festival - 2024

  • Avilla Freedom Festival - 2024, 2025

  • Albion Parks Department – Baseball Program - 2024, 2025

  • Noble County Kid City - 2024

  • Avilla Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Member Meetings - 2024, 2025
  • 231 Main Co-Working: Art of Main Auction + Open House - 2024

  • VETSports Cornhole Tournament - 2024, 2025

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

  • Historic Downtown Kendallville Car Show - 2024

  • Albion Fall Celebration - 2024, 2025

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

  • Common Grace Ministries – Run with a Purpose 5K - 2024, 2025

  • Kendallville Apple Festival – Pioneer Sponsor - 2024, 2025

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

  • Thrive Noble County – Educate + Caffeinate Workshop - 2025

  • Junior Achievement of Noble County – Noble Royale - 2025

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

  • Crossroads United Way – Power of the Purse - 2025

  • Kendallville Fairy, Gnome + Troll Festival - 2025

  • Be Noble Annual Meeting - 2025

  • Youth for Christ Northeast Campus Life Golf Outing - 2025

  • Kendallville Area Chamber Annual Golf Outing - 2025

  • Noble County Community Fair - 2025

  • East Noble Knight Robotics Golf Outing Benefit - 2025

  • Central Noble Schools – Back to School Bash - 2025

  • West Noble Athletics Golf Outing - 2025

  • Ligonier Marshmallow Festival - 2025

  • Kendallville Chamber of Commerce – Networking Event

     

Community Grant Program

We are committed to supporting local businesses and nonprofits. See the Grants Program page to apply or send to an organization that could benefit.
  • 2025 Southern Pike Community Grant Recipients:
    • Story House Ministries, Inc.
    • Noble Co. Bicycle Club
    • Be Noble, Inc.
    • Noble Co. Convention & Visitor's Bureau
    • The Community Learning Center
    • Historic Downtown Kendallville
    • Noble Early Learning
    • Freedom Academy
    • Visit Noble County
    • Children First Center

Community Donations

We are happy to contribute to the community by donating to local organizations, including:
  • Albion Fire Department
  • Be Noble Economic Development
  • Orange Township Fire Department
  • Noble Early Learning
  • Freedom Academy Continuing Education
  • Kendallville Firefighters - Fresh-baked Cookies as a Thank You for Their Service
  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary Annual Fundraiser  - Gift Baskets for Auction

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