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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 […]

The Unity Foundation of La Porte County is part of a network of Northwest Indiana foundations invited by the Lilly Endowment Inc., to apply for funding under Phase VI of the Endowment’s GIFT initiative.  This generous program allows the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County, Legacy Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation, and Crown Point Community Foundation […]

Many business owners small and large-are overwhelmed with requests for donations. Corporate mission statements often promote active support of the community. After all, cleaner, safer, and better-educated communities are good for business. From big to little, corporate leaders often ask, “But how do I manage it all?” Mike Brennan, a founder of Lighthouse Place Outlet Mall, […]

Simple & easy ways to get involved                                    Here at Unity Foundation we know that there is more to giving back than just writing a check. Do you know all your options when it comes to making a difference […]

  Todd and Stephanie Dickard describe their family experience as ‘a story of ayoung person who made an impression.’ It’s a sad story, but it’s one where grief finds an outlet in the power of doing good. Todd and Stephanie’s daughter Carley died at the age of 16 in 2006 from a brain tumor. ‘She […]

On May 6, Unity Foundation of La Porte County will join communities from northwest Indiana and across the country for a national day of local giving. Give Local America marks the centennial anniversary of community foundations, inviting La Porte County residents to raise significant funds for causes right in their own backyard. Unity will raise funds […]

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 […]

Once again, Unity Foundation of La Porte County offers the opportunity to apply for Community Fund Grants totaling more than $100,000.  The applications for grants of up to $3,000 each are now available online at https://uflc.net/grants/how-to-apply/. Community Fund Grants are open to all nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in, or serving La Porte County residents.  Eligible […]

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 […]

John and Dorothy Sieb Carstens’ connection to the Michigan City business community spanned three generations. Dorothy’s grandparents owned the Star Market. John’s grandfather established the Carstens Brothers department store in the 1870s. For many years John owned and operated Carstens and later the Mayfair department store. Together the Carstens witnessed years of the city’s growth […]