Mission, Vision & Values for the Unity Foundation
of LaPorte County

Vision Statement

We envision LaPorte County to be a dynamic county, recognized for its investment in its people, economic vitality, and rich quality of life, and to be a model for innovative leadership and supportive citizenry.

** Please consider having your organization pass a resolution affirming your adoption of this vision for our county – and encourage others to do the same. Follow this link to fill out a quick form: http://uflc.net/2011/10/a-vision-for-la-porte-county/

Mission Statement

The Unity Foundation will strengthen LaPorte County now and forever by:

• Building permanent endowments
• Providing leadership
• Offering philanthropic vehicles for everyone
• Being a catalyst for social and economic vitality

 Unity’s Core Values

The people of the Unity Foundation share a core set of values that guide and inspire our work now and for the future.

• Leadership and Vision: We strive to continually sharpen our vision of a better life for all in our community and to provide the leadership to make it happen.
• Integrity and Responsibility: We are dedicated to building and holding the trust of the community through independent governance, objectivity, and honesty.
• Permanence: We are committed to building a permanent endowment so we may address today’s needs, while confident our successors can also address the needs of future generations.
• Education: We strive to educate our community on the value and methods of giving to create a culture of philanthropy to sustain a vibrant, healthy, caring community.
• Inclusiveness and Accessibility: We seek diverse perspectives when identifying community needs and finding ways to address them.
• Collaboration and Partnering: We believe the greatest possible good from our efforts will arise from closely cooperating with everyone committed to the improvement of our community.