Community

  Unity Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday […]

Unity Foundation of La Porte County has announced the latest grant winners from the Teacher Innovation Fund for Michigan City Area Schools. This is the fourth time the grants have been awarded. The permanent endowment fund was started by former Michigan City Mayor Chuck Oberlie and Michigan City Area Schools Superintendent Barbara Eason-Watkins, Ed. D. […]

Alzheimer’s disease has robbed Sandy Kowalski of much of her life. It has stolen her energetic personality, her determination, even her contact with the outside world. But it can never take away Sandy’s accomplishments. Her work, especially in the field of community health, will have an influence on LaPorte County for years to come. And […]

Unity Foundation of La Porte County will support 55 local nonprofit projects by awarding more than $107,000 in community grants at its October 14 Annual Meeting luncheon. Seventy three applications were received in the areas of human services, youth development, home repair programs, animal care, etc. The grants are evaluated by a committee of dedicated […]

The Unity Foundation of La Porte County is part of a network of Northwest Indiana foundations invited by the Lilly Endowment Inc., to apply for funding under Phase VI of the Endowment’s GIFT initiative.  This generous program allows the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County, Legacy Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation, and Crown Point Community Foundation […]

Many business owners small and large-are overwhelmed with requests for donations. Corporate mission statements often promote active support of the community. After all, cleaner, safer, and better-educated communities are good for business. From big to little, corporate leaders often ask, “But how do I manage it all?” Mike Brennan, a founder of Lighthouse Place Outlet Mall, […]

The Urban League of Northwest Indiana will host its Annual College Scholarship Fair for Lake, Porter, and La Porte County graduating high school seniors on Thursday, September 25, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Genesis Convention Center, 1 North Genesis Plaza, Gary, Indiana 46402. Over 50 college, university and United States Army ROTC representatives will […]

Simple & easy ways to get involved                                    Here at Unity Foundation we know that there is more to giving back than just writing a check. Do you know all your options when it comes to making a difference […]

June B. Kelley’s avid love of gardening is still beautifully evident in the Long Beach community, even though she passed away five years ago. Her son, Dennis, created the June B. Kelley Garden Fund for Long Beach to support public gardens on Oriole Trail between the former Long Beach Elementary School and the Town Hall. […]

      HannaFest Aug. 8th & 9th Click on the picture to see the full schedule, available activities, entertainment, vendors, specials and more!