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  • The Wilbur R. Deiters Story: Powerful help, all with the simple stroke of a pen

    Published On: February 18th, 2015Tags: Athenaeum Foundation, BS, County Wide Scholarship, Deiters Story Powerful, free, future, generous, Indiana University, la porte, La Porte County, Lutheran Church, Planned Giving, Related Articles, school, United States, unity foundation, Unity Foundation County-wide Scholarship

    Wilbur R. Deiters was an extremely private person, yet very kind and very friendly in a quiet way. Born and raised in La Porte, he was the only child of Henry and Minnie Deiters, German citizens who immigrated to the United States in the 1920s. Wilbur had a BS degree from Indiana University and worked

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  • La Porte County couple makes UF are part of their life, even while serving their country

    Published On: October 9th, 2014Tags: la porte, La Porte County, michigan city, unity foundation

    A few years back, Dawn Weik Grossman was sitting in the lobby of a local bank waiting for her mother to complete some financial business. Grossman noticed a Unity Foundation brochure, picked it up and read it, then took it home to show her husband, Luke. They liked what they saw and decided Unity Foundation

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  • Sylvia Bankoff: A Generous, Giving Life

    Published On: September 4th, 2014Tags: bankoff, generous, indiana, la porte, laporte, laporte county, sylvia bankoff

    Sylvia Bankoff had a wealth of talents, of intelligence, of drive, of family and friends, of commitment to community, of passion for many causes. It was this kind of wealth she wisely invested, multiplied and generously bestowed. Even though she passed on June 17, 2008, at the age of 90, her legacy will live on

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  • Cocktails for a Cure!

    Published On: July 11th, 2014Tags: cancer, cocktails for a cure, indiana, la porte, La Porte County, laporte, laporte county, Long Beach
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  • United Way of La Porte County Hosts First Community Visioning Session

    Published On: April 3rd, 2014Tags: assistance, Blue Chip, Blue Chip Casino, community, Ivy Tech, la porte, La Porte County, Maggi Spartz, michigan city, PNC, school, unity foundation

    The first in a series of community visioning sessions hosted by the United Way of La Porte County generated several ideas Wednesday morning at the Blue Chip Casino. Kris Pate, United Way of La Porte County executive director, says the visioning councils are an important step in transforming to an intentional focus on impact in areas

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  • 2014 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients

    Published On: March 28th, 2014Tags: community, High School, la porte, La Porte County, La Porte High School, Lilly Endowment, Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, scholarships, school, tuition, unity foundation

    Two La Porte County students have been named recipients of full tuition, four-year scholarships as Unity Foundation of La Porte County 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. LeeAnn Sager and Mariah Micallef will receive full tuition to the Indiana college of their choice, and an annual $900 stipend for required books and equipment. Lee Ann Sager

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  • Preserving the View of Beautiful Pine Lake

    Published On: March 14th, 2014Tags: community, Horizon Bank, IU, Kim Sauers, la porte, La Porte County, La Porte Savings Bank, Michele Thompson, NIPSCO, Pine Lake, Pine Lake Avenue, unity foundation

    Every season yields a special view of Pine Lake from the two acres of property preserved by Unity Foundation of La Porte County: from bright fall foliage to thick winter ice, to the shimmering swirl of summer boats. Unity Foundation and many generous donors are keeping a two acre vista open for all to see

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  • Teacher Grants Build a Bridge to Classroom Innovation

    Published On: March 10th, 2014Tags: Barker Middle School, Carmen Memorial Endowment Fund, Endowment Fund, grants, la porte, Mary Lou Linnen, MCEF, michigan city, Michigan City Education Foundation, school

    Generous donors have established 7 funds to support teacher grants. 1 Twenty years ago, the Michigan City Education Foundation (MCEF) formed under Unity to provide small grants to elementary and middle school teachers encouraging them to excel and make learning more relevant. Three groups came together – Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, Bud and June Ruby,

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  • Bridging Generations Through Giving and Volunteering

    Published On: March 10th, 2014Tags: community, event, future, grants, IU, Junior Achievement, la porte, La Porte County, Leadership La Porte County, unity foundation

    Though their adorable daughters are very young, Shannon and Adam Hannon embrace the concept that it’s never too early to instill a love of supporting your community with your time and treasure. “We want them to be successful, and not only think about themselves, but the community they live in,” Adam, a detective with the

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  • Taking Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility Outdoors

    Published On: January 1st, 2014Tags: la porte, La Porte County, YMCA

    The idea behind the addition of Andrew Avenue Outdoor Education and Recreation facility was not to simply create more soccer fields or basketball courts, but to create a space that fosters a sense of good health, confidence, and encouragement for kids, adults, seniors and families in La Porte County. It’s all in the details. This

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