April First Fridays
Goshen, Indiana
Spring Into Action
Friday, April, 1, 5 – 9 p.m.
Downtown Goshen springs into action by supporting community charities, with participating stores selecting their favorite local nonprofits to receive 10 percent of sales throughout the day on Friday.
Shoppers can also learn more about how their purchases benefit the larger community at various locations where charities have been invited to set up.
Shop and dine in service to the greater good.
These businesses are donating 10% of their sales on First Fridays
Biebs and Ash (133 South Main)
Common Spirits (111 East Lincoln)
Constant Spring (219 South Main)
EAT Goshen (121 East Lincoln)
Electric Brew (118 East Washington)
Elephant Bar (227 South Main)
Fables Books (215 South Main)
Found (208 South Main)
Goshen Brewing Co (315 West Washington)
-> Art House
I M SHE (108 West Washington)
Ignition Music (120 East Washington)
-> ADEC
Imagination Spot (111 East Washington)
-> Ryan’s Place
Jo Jo’s Pretzels (136 South Main)
Maple City Market (314 South Main)
Pizzeria Venturi (123 East Lincoln)
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn (106 North Main)
Twisted Britches Boutique (213 South Main)
These businesses are collecting donations:
Interra Credit Union (300 West Lincoln)
Collecting donations for Goshen Health Foundation at three locations (main office, College Green, and Dunlap branches) as well as online.
MAX Insurance Agency (202 North Main)
Collecting donations for Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen, but with limited hours.
Soapy Gnome (210 South Main)
The Beacon Health Teddy Bear Drive runs April 1 – 18, collecting donations of new stuffed animals. Each child that comes to the hospital receives a stuffed buddy to hug during their time at the hospital. 10% of our sales go to buying Teddy Bears
April Sponsors
Downtown Goshen Not-For-Profit Members
A shoutout to our members
Mission Statement
Upcoming Events
Art House
(216 South Main)
Our mission is to provide creative opportunities for the region’s artists by producing low-barrier, high-possibility events featuring film, theater, comedy, music, literature, and art. Located at the Goshen Theater as part of an artist residency, you never know where Art House will pop up with a new event for the community.
Prom – April 23
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
(110 South 5th)
Our purpose is to build the church by encouraging all people to know, adore, and follow Jesus Christ in a way that is impactful and meaningful in our current culture.
Goshen Chamber of Commerce
(232 South Main)
Our mission is to champion our community’s business future.
Goshen City Church
(203 North Fifth)
We are building a radical, Spirit-filled community, cultivating authentic relationships, and sharing God’s inclusive love in and around our city.
Goshen Historical Society
(124 South Main)
Our mission is to preserve and share the ongoing story of Goshen.
Goshen Theater
(216 South Main)
Goshen Theater, Inc., serves the Elkhart County community as a premiere performance and event venue promoting the arts and community to people of all ages.
Free Movie: Keep the Change, April 22
Free Movie: The Sound of Music, April 8
Dave Bennett: Swing to Rock, April 29
The Hawks/Lacasa
(303 River Race Drive, 202 North Cottage)
Lacasa is a nonprofit housing agency, with programs to help clients achieve financial stability, find a new home, prevent foreclosure, find affordable rentals, get home repair assistance, immigration counseling, and neighborhood engagement. Lacasa believes that every family deserves safe affordable housing!
Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen
(206 South Main)
We are a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories, and gift items from across the globe. We feature products from artisan groups in developing countries throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, and are part of a network of retail outlets in the United States selling Ten Thousand Villages crafts.
Sow Much Good Sale: 20% entire store Friday, April 8 – Saturday April 9
The Window
(223 South Main)
Our mission as a nonprofit, faith-based organization, is to provide services to meet the essential needs of anyone with limited income.
10% of the purchases you make during April First Fridays at Common Spirits, Fables Books, and Jojo’s Pretzels help support our services!
Other First Fridays Promotions
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
(110 South Fifth)
Soup, Salad, and Games
You’re invited to join us as we prepare our families for Easter. We will be making Resurrection Gardens. Dinner will be served from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Soups and salads are on the menu.
Our game room will also be open. We are located kitty-corner from Tony’s Grill, and as always there is no charge. We look forward to seeing you!
Fables Books
(215 South Main)
Meet Anne H. Berry and Regina Shands Stoltzfus
Anne H. Berry co-authored The Black Experience in Design which spotlights teaching practices, research, stories, and conversations from a Black/African diasporic lens.
Regina Shands Stoltzfus co-authored Been in the Struggle which nurtures challenges and fosters the work and witness of dismantling racism for the long haul.
Both authors will sign their book from 6 pm – 8 p.m.
Thanks to everyone who came out to support First Fridays and their favorite not-for-profit organizations!
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