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 A recent donor was able to avoid including his RMD in 2013 taxable income by directing his IRA custodian to issue a check directly to Unity Foundation.  His generous contribution was designated to a charitable organization in which he had a special interest. He was able to convert tax dollars to funds that will benefit […]

“A Bench for Caps” Partnership” How does “A Bench for Caps” work?? Sign your group up on our web site (must involve children) Collect plastic caps Trade them in for a recycled bench or picnic table Build a stronger and recycle-educated community for our children __________________________________ We will: 1.   Be keeping the plastic we’ve collected […]

The La Porte County Drug Free Partnership/Drug Free Communities Coalition and the Michigan City Housing Authority are the catalysts in implementing the La Porte County Youth Leadership Summit. The general Youth Summit begins on Saturday Nov 16th from 8:30-4 at St. John’s Church in Michigan City and includes optional pre-conference Lead & Seed training from […]

2013 Family Giving Symposium: The How and Why of Next Generation Giving September 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Indiana Landmarks Center, Indianapolis Presented by Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, in partnership with Central Indiana Community Foundation and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Sponsored by Faegre Baker Daniels  Don’t miss this […]

“Fall Into Reading” at READ La Porte County, Inc.’s 10th Annual Scrabble Tournament   Take a break from Words with Friends to come make words for a good cause! READ La Porte County, Inc.’s 10th annual Scrabble Tournament takes place on September 26, 2013. Two-person teams will compete for prizes and bragging rights at the […]

HannaFest is coming Aug. 9 and 10.  HannaFest celebrates the culture and history of the Hanna community.  Sponsored by the Hanna Lions Club.  Here is a detailed event listing:  Friday, Aug. 9  All events are downtown under the Big Top Tent 6 pm Community Bingo including a Cookie Walk, Food and Drink, games, Kids’ races, […]

2013 will be the 16th year for the Annual Red Ketchum Memorial Golf Outing. If you like to golf, why not come out and golf it up for a great cause! Parents and Friends, Inc. is holding their Annual Red Ketchum Memorial Golf Outing to benefit the disabled and elderly of La Porte County. Kim […]

Since 1992, the Unity Foundation of La Porte County has served donors, nonprofits and local communities. As La Porte County’s community foundation, it manages approximately $24 million in assets, administers more than 200 charitable funds, and has distributed nearly $10 million through direct grants and scholarships. The Council on Foundations has deemed Unity Foundation in […]

On Saturday, May 11, Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to Stamp Out Hunger across America in order to provide assistance to the rapidly increasing number of Americans who are struggling with hunger. For more information about the annual Stamp Out Hunger effort in our community, ask your letter […]

MCHS science teacher Andrew Jasicki, who was awarded a Unity Foundation Teacher Innovation grant, recently put forth his best efforts in a restoration project at Fedder’s Alley. Read below to hear his story. NEWS DISPATCH, MICHIGAN CITY — The restoration project at Fedder’s Alley resumed Tuesday with volunteers harvesting beach grass and replanting it at […]