Press Releases

Unity Foundation Increases Funding for Community Grant Projects MICHIGAN CITY, IN —Unity Foundation of La Porte County is increasing the amount of funding available for projects through its Community “Power for Good” Grant Program. Starting this year, organizations may apply for two grants of up to $5,000 each to fund projects that strengthen La Porte […]

Unity Foundation Releases 2020-2021 Annual Report MICHIGAN CITY, IN —Unity Foundation of La Porte County is kicking off its 30th anniversary year with the release of its 2020-2021 Report to the Community. The report provides a look back at accomplishments over this period and highlights from the past three decades. Recent highlights include the following: […]

Unity Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available Online LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — Unity Foundation of La Porte County is now accepting applications for the 2022 cycle of scholarships and awards. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 25, 2022. Scholarship awards average over $2,000 each. In addition to graduating high school seniors and continuing college […]

Unity Foundation Announces 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — Unity Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for La Porte County—Jolie Klimczak and Macy Mrozinski. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character and leadership. Jolie Klimczak, a South […]

Unity Foundation Announces Michigan City Area Teacher Grant Recipients MICHIGAN CITY, IN —Unity Foundation of La Porte County is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2021-2022 cycle of grants for Michigan City educators. These grants aim to support teachers as they find innovative ways to make learning possible for students – particularly during the […]

Unity Foundation Announces 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — Unity Foundation of La Porte County is pleased to recognize eleven local high school seniors as La Porte County finalists for the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Two of the finalists will be selected as 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. They […]

Unity Foundation Announces $200,000 in Community Grants LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — Unity Foundation of La Porte County is supporting area nonprofit and community service agencies with its most recent round of ‘Power for Good’ Community Grants, totaling nearly $200,000 for 74 local projects throughout La Porte County. These grants will help local organizations provide […]

Unity Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2021-2022 Academic Year, Announces Virtual Recognition Ceremony LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — Unity Foundation of La Porte County is awarding over $330,000 in scholarships to 153 students from 43 different scholarship funds for the 2021-2022 academic year. Since 1992, Unity has awarded over $2.6 million dollars in scholarships to La […]

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Available LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is available on the Unity Foundation website between now and September 10, 2021. Through support of Independent Colleges of Indiana and Lilly Endowment Inc., two La Porte County students will receive four-year, full tuition scholarships to an accredited […]

Michigan City Teachers Invited to Apply for Project Grants MICHIGAN CITY, IN — Teachers are invited to apply for grants to make learning and teaching more fun and impactful. Unity Foundation manages three grant programs for Michigan City school teachers established by caring donors who believed in teachers as the critical factor for learning. Together […]