We believe that people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances can join together in accomplishing the mission of Unity Foundation, which is important to the future of La Porte County and Northwest Indiana. To make La Porte County and Northwest Indiana a better place for all, we will continue to respect people whose circumstances or characteristics are different from each other. We shall be a ‘power for good’ in our communities by addressing the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture, and the environment.
Vision
We envision La Porte 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.
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Mission
Unity Foundation will strengthen La Porte County now and forever by:
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Building permanent endowments
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Providing leadership
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Offering philanthropic vehicles for everyone
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Being a catalyst for social and economic vitality
Unity’s Core Values
The people of Unity Foundation share a core set of values that guide and inspire our work now and for the future.
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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.
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Integrity and Responsibility: We are dedicated to building and holding the trust of the community through independent governance, objectivity, and honesty.
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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.
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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.
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Inclusiveness and Accessibility: We seek diverse perspectives when identifying community needs and finding ways to address them.
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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.