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Unity Foundation Announces Annual Update, Community Conversation, and Grant Awards Luncheon
At its Annual Update Luncheon on October 30, 2019 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, Unity Foundation of La
Porte County will award more than $150,000 in grants to 80 local nonprofit projects. Doors will open at 11:00
am for lunch. The Program will begin at 11:30 am and end promptly at 1:00. This public is welcome to attend
and costs $20. Registration is required.
During the luncheon, Unity will provide a brief update on its 2019 activities and successes, conduct an
interactive Community Conversation led by the Vibrant Communities Team, and will end with the celebration of
the 2019 Community Fund Grantees.
“Power for Good” grant applications were received in the areas of human services, youth development,
community development, environment, food & nutrition, housing & shelter, health, education & literacy, arts &
culture, animal care, and employment services. The grants are evaluated by a committee of dedicated members
from throughout La Porte County.
Vibrant Communities of La Porte County is everyone’s opportunity to share their thoughts on the future. The
goal is to develop an action agenda that will guide the future based upon our residents vision and shared goals.
The project is being co-chaired by Unity Foundation and the LP County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. More
information can be found at vibrantlpcounty.org.
Please join the conversation, shape the future of La Porte County, and help celebrate the Unity Foundation 2019
grantees by registering at uflc.net.
Unity Foundation of La Porte County announced that its founding president, Maggi Spartz, will retire at the end of 2025. Under Spartz’s visionary leadership and tireless efforts, the Unity Foundation has grown from nothing to over $50 million in assets, benefiting thousands of people and hundreds of LaPorte County organizations. “In 1992, an opportunity presented
The Unity Foundation of La Porte County is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for La Porte County – Colton Barnes, South Central Jr-Sr High School and Bailey Chavis, Michigan City High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Bailey