La Porte County

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

A resolution honoring Indiana’s community foundations and the field’s centennial anniversary was adopted this week by the Indiana Senate. “On the field’s 100th anniversary, we want to celebrate all the good work being done by community foundations throughout America and especially right here in Indiana,” said Senator Randy Head (R) Logansport, who offered the resolution.

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

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

Applications are now available online for the Unity Foundation of La Porte County 2014 cycle for scholarships and awards. Deadline for submission is April 13 through the Foundation’s new and improved online scholarship platform.  Scholarships and awards ranging from $250 – $2,500 each are awarded through more than 50 funds at Unity, which is the

Unity Foundation of La Porte County is supporting the first regional ‘Give Day’ called NWIgives on Wednesday, February 12. Give Days are innovative on-line fundraising events that encourage people to donate as much money as possible in support of their favorite organizations or causes in just 24 hours. Unity will join nonprofit organizations across Lake,

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

Unity Foundation of La Porte County has announced the latest grant winners from the Teacher Innovation Fund for Michigan City Area Schools. This is the third time the grants have been awarded.  The permanent endowment fund was started by former Michigan City Mayor Chuck Oberlie and Michigan City Area Schools Superintendent Barbara Eason-Watkins, Ed. D. 

The Michigan City Education Foundation recently awarded several small grants to teachers for innovative approaches in the classroom for the 2013-14 school year.  The recipients teach in grades kindergarten through eighth in Michigan City area public and parochial schools. A total of $10,891 in grants was awarded – impacting 3,990 students through 81 teachers in

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