Welcome!
There's a real beauty in belonging to an Extension Homemaker Club. In your club you will meet women who are a lot like you. They are concerned about their families, have similar lifestyles, and encounter similar situations.
Clubs meet monthly to learn more about their home and community and to have a good time with each other. Some clubs take trips and participate in community service activities. All clubs have a good time and meet new people.
Your club will give you a chance to share ideas with these women. And by sharing your time and efforts with them, everyone learns. Sound fun and inspiring? It is!
But needless to say, the more sincere your effort and the more you invest in your club, the more you'll gain from it. So be a club investor – and reap the many benefits your club has to offer.
Learn about the clubs in your area! Contact the Extension Office at 574-533-0554.
Contact Us
Elkhart County Ext. Homemakers
17746 County Road 34 Ste E
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-0554
fink24@purdue.edu
Elkhart County IN Extension Homemakers
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Opportunities for you!
Cultural Arts
Extension Homemakers have the opportunity to create an exhibit for the Cultural Arts Contest. More information on the contest is available during Officer's Training, in the Coffee Cup newsletter, or from the Extension Office. If you have questions or need a new copy of the exhibit guidelines and form, call the Extension Office at 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu
Educational Programs
Purdue Extension Elkhart County provides educational programs throughout the year. Most programs are free and open to the general public. To join the mailing list, call the Extension Office at 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu to register.ELKO Retreat
Camp Elko is a two-day overnight outing that includes attendees from Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph, and Lake Counties. You do not have to be a member of any Extension Homemakers club to attend. The event is usually held in early September. More information on the 2026 Camp Elko Retreat will be available in the summer 2026.
Fall holiday program
Each fall the Extension Homemakers host a fall holiday program where the community can enjoy food tasting, make-and-takes, craft demonstrations, a silent auction, holiday decorating ideas, and networking. Information for the 2026 holiday program will become availble in late summer/early fall.
Heritage Skills Classes
The Heritage Skills classes provide half-day and full-day classes to learn and appreciate family heritage and heirloom skills. This is an annual event scheduled on a Saturday in February/March. View or download the Heritage Skills Classes/Registration Form.
HFA/Fair Information
Visit the Open Class Home & Family Arts page for information on exhibiting projects, entering into the Fashion Show, and more!
To sign up for hostessing or craft/needlework demonstrations during the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, contact Jenn at 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu
There will not be educational booths due to space.
Volunteer community support
The Extension Homemakers organization provides many opportunities to give back to the community! Some examples include creating comfort shawls, making infant hats, and sewing during our Volunteer Community Sewing days. Call the Extension Office at 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu for more information!
IEHA Mission
It is the mission of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development, and volunteer community support.
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