February 20, 2025, was a special night for MARA, as two of our valued partners were recognized at the 10th Annual Black History Month...

Last year, a new law was enacted stating that third graders who do not pass the I-Read  exam will not advance to the next grade level....

On Tuesday, December 4th, 2024, MARA held a community meeting with our partners and local community members. The primary focus was...

As the Midwest winter settles in, many parents look for creative ways to keep their children active and engaged despite the chilly...

The South Bend Schools have marked a milestone with the successful introduction of tackle football for 5th and 6th graders, providing a...

Over the last decade, pickleball has made an extraordinary transition from a relatively unknown pastime to one of the fastest growing...

September 14th marks the grand opening of Foundry Field , a historic baseball landmark on the southeast side of South Bend. Two years...

On Sunday, August 18 ,  We Make Indiana brought together   a diverse group of concerned community members in support of the Kids First...

The Boys and Girls Club is excited to be hosting a Regional Pitch, Hit, and Run competition on July 30th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This...

Play Like a Champion hosted its 19th Annual Sports Leadership Conference, and it was an exhilarating three days! We kicked off on...

U.S. children’s eyesight is worsening, which is leading to dramatic increase in nearsightedness and more serious eye disease in adulthood...

Futsal, a dynamic variant of soccer, is tailored for playing on basketball courts or indoor fields, offering an exhilarating sporting...

This past Saturday, on April 20th, MARA took part in the Summer Activities Expo hosted by U93 at the Century Center. The event provided...

On March 6th, 2024, MARA (Michiana Athletic and Recreation Association) participated in a Literacy Event, “Reading as a Game Changer” at...

This past Saturday, January 27, MARA collaborated with Coquillard Elementary Schools, the Hawkins Family Foundation, and the University...

MARA recently welcomed a new partner to our community, TutorND, led by a steering committee of experts in cognitive science, education,...

Last winter South Bend Venue Parks & Arts along with the SBCSC put on a basketball program for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade....

The City of South Bend Awards The Michiana Athletic and Recreation Association (MARA) with a South Bend Alive Grant to launch The...

Over the past winter break, Positive Outlook, in collaboration with the South Bend Parks, hosted a camp filled with activities for...