11/24/2025
This is amazing. Well done, Claude & Lisa Donati Family and NeXus RV. Way to step it up for our community and those in need.
Elkhart Business Owners Turn Holiday Gifts Into Lifelines for Abuse Survivors
Elkhart, IN—November 22-- YWCA North Central Indiana (YWCANCIN) is honored to announce a generous $20,000 year-end matching gift from the Claude & Lisa Donati Family and their company, NeXus RV. The gift will support the YWCA’s holiday fundraising campaign for the Safe Haven emergency shelter in Elkhart. This heartfelt commitment will double the impact of every gift made through December 31, helping ensure that survivors in Elkhart County receive the safety, shelter, and support they need during one of the most vulnerable times of the year.
For years, the Donati family and NeXus RV have been trusted partners and compassionate advocates for the YWCA’s mission. That commitment to community was on full display in 2022, when NeXus RV rallied dozens of employees to renovate the Safe Haven Shelter in Elkhart. Their team rolled up their sleeves and donated their time, skills, and resources to make the shelter brighter, safer, and more welcoming for women and children rebuilding their lives after abuse.
By offering this special $20,000 holiday match, the Donati family hopes to lift up survivors and encourage others to join them in giving hope where it’s needed most. The gift amplifies every donor's gift by matching it dollar for dollar up to the $20,000 pledge.
“We believe in supporting people where they are — and the YWCA’s mission aligns deeply with our values,” said Claude Donati. “This is a way for us to stand with survivors in Elkhart County and remind them that their community cares.”
Amy Hill, CEO of YWCA North Central Indiana, expressed heartfelt gratitude.
“We are so incredibly thankful for Claude, Lisa, and the entire Donati family. Their kindness, their compassion, and their unwavering support mean the world to the survivors we serve. This matching gift will multiply generosity at a time when more families are turning to us for safety and healing.”
How to Give
• Online: Visit www.ywcancin.org
• By Mail: Send checks to Safe Haven Shelter, 132 State Street, Elkhart, IN. 46516
About YWCA North Central Indiana
YWCA North Central Indiana provides essential support to survivors of domestic violence, offering 24/7 crisis services, two emergency shelters, advocacy, counseling, supportive housing, and prevention education. These programs strengthen our community against violence and aggression, providing immediate safety, lasting stability, independence, empowerment, and transformation for all.
About the Donati Family & NeXus RV
Claude Donati co-founded NeXus RV in 2010, building the company from a startup with just 15 employees into one of the largest privately held motorhome manufacturers in the United States. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, the company is known for its high-quality, all-steel coach construction, a hallmark of its design and a key differentiator in the RV industry. In 2022, the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce named NeXus RV Business of the Year, citing its growth, innovation, and community impact. Claude and Lisa Donati are lifelong residents of the community.
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