Realizing a Positive Return on Investment Through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development grant, employees and employers are seeing a significant return on their investment in the SkillUp program in La Porte County. Tim Johnson, president of MCTD Inc. in Michigan City, has been a proponent of the SkillUp program since it’s’ inception. “We have […]
Unity Foundation Community Scholarship Application Now Available Online Applications are now available online for the 2020 Unity Foundation of La Porte County cycle of scholarships and awards. Deadline for submission is March 12. Scholarships and awards ranging from $250 – $2,500 each are awarded through more than 50 funds at Unity, which is the community […]
Major Turnout at the Summit on the Future Event for the Vibrant Communities of La Porte County Initiative LaPorte County, IN (December 20, 2019) – The Vibrant Communities Initiative hosted the Summit on the Future event on December 4th at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Over 140 attendees participated in both individual and group activities […]
Huge Moment in Time for the Vibrant Communities of La Porte County Initiative at the Summit on the Future La Porte County, IN (November 25, 2019) – The Vibrant Communities Initiative will host a first-of-itskind event for the community of La Porte County on December 4th in the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The Summit on […]
Hundreds of People Participate in Initial Conversation Series for the Vibrant Communities of La Porte County Initiative La Porte County, IN (November 7, 2019) – The Vibrant Communities of La Porte County Initiative hosted a series of community conversations in late October focused on the thoughts and ideas on the future of La Porte County’s […]
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship La Porte County Finalists Unity Foundation of La Porte County congratulates ten local high school seniors as La Porte County finalists for the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Two students from La Porte County will be selected as 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars, to receive a full-tuition scholarship to be used […]
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 […]
Beautiful Donor Tribute Art Revealed and Celebrated at Unity Park Unity Foundation of La Porte County had to get creative to thank donors for their support of Unity Park, a two acre area on beautiful Pine Lake, which is now home to new public art. In a well-attended celebration, the Power of Community shined bright […]
Vibrant Communities of La Porte County Initiative to Host Initial Conversation Series La Porte County, IN (September 25, 2019) – The Vibrant Communities of La Porte County initiative will hold a series of community conversations starting in late October to begin gathering community input and ideas on the future of La Porte County’s communities. This […]
LP County Teachers Gain Skills at Summer Tech Conference Educators from all across La Porte County got a high quality opportunity to learn how to integrate technology and computer science into their classroom. The Unity Foundation coordinated this first ever event so teachers could be close to home and attend for free. The Summer Teacher […]