Fund Story

Empowering and Enriching Lives in LaPorte County, Indiana

The Ndukwu Family Opportunity Fund is dedicated to fostering opportunity, growth, and well-being for students and residents throughout LaPorte County, Indiana. Established through the Unity Foundation, this fund supports initiatives and programs designed to empower individuals, enhance educational access, and enrich the everyday lives of community members. By investing in the future of LaPorte County, the Ndukwu Family Opportunity Fund seeks to make a lasting, positive impact, helping people realize their potential and build a stronger, more vibrant community for generations to come.

Maurice Ndukwu, MD, MPH, was a beloved and admired physician in Michigan City and LaPorte for over twenty years. His patients came from all around the region and other states, to receive health care from him. He moved to the area in 2000 and invested heavily in the community, eventually building a medical office, 400 North Medical Center. He passed way unexpectedly in 2020 during the height of the COVID pandemic. Mrs. Ndukwu was a community volunteer and mentor, eventually becoming a school counselor and working at Michigan City High School. Their children were educated at schools in LaPorte County.

The Ndukwu Family Opportunity Fund provides small grants to LaPorte County residents and students to cover costs related to educational enrichment. Whether it’s college application fees, travel to college visits, STEM camps, or professional certifications, these awards help remove financial barriers and spark new learning experiences. By making modest investments in individuals, the fund strengthens our community and opens doors to brighter futures.

  • Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
  • You will receive a tax receipt electronically for your records once your donation is processed.
  • Gifts by credit card incur a processing fee for each transaction which will be deducted from your gift. The current fee is 3.5% per transaction. When donating online, we invite you to select the option to increase your gift to cover this fee so that your charitable intent can be fully realized.
  • If you would like to make a one-time or recurring payment from a bank account, please contact the Unity Office at (219) 879-0327 or unity@uflc.net.
  • If you prefer to donate by check, our mailing address is 422 Franklin St, Suite C, Michigan City, IN 46360. Please include the fund name(s) you wish to donate to in the memo line.