Announcements/Press Releases
NAP Credits Benefit Local Nonprofits 8.24.10
Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credits offer you a wonderful opportunity to give to your favorite charity and get a direct income tax credit on your Indiana income tax return... more
Foundation Celebrates Outstanding Achievements 07.15.10
The Porter County Community Foundation recognized the remarkable work being done by individuals and local nonprofit organizations by awarding four Outstanding Achievement Awards atits annual celebration held on July 14 at Aberdeen Manor.
The 2010 awards were presented to (L-R) John Craighead for Outstanding Volunteer, Bob Wanek and Stacia Yoon on behalf of the Valparaiso Family YMCA for Outstanding Nonprofit Organization, William Wagner for Outstanding Professional Advisor, and Gary Mitchell for Outstanding Nonprofit Staff Member.
To further acknowledge the accomplishments of the award winners, the Foundation will contribute $1,000 to the endowment fund of the recipients choosing. ... more
CCA accepts HO purchase agreement for Spring Valley 06.22.10
The Board of Directors of Christian Community Action (CCA) has recently accepted an offer from Housing Opportunities (HO) for the purchase of the Spring Valley Shelter facility. The purchase of the building is contingent on Housing Opportunities being awarded a grant from Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority...more
Impact Porter County awarded $45,000 Women’s Fund grant to Hilltop Neighborhood House 06.17.10
“Thank you for the way you support women, families and children in Porter County,” said an emotional Debbie Lambert, Hilltop Neighbor House Executive Director, as she accepted a $45,000 Women’s Fund grant on behalf of Hilltop from Impact Porter County... more
Porter County Community Foundation Awards 18 Scholarships 06.15.10
Foundation Has Awarded 187 Scholarships Since 1998
High school graduation is just the beginning for the 18 talented students recently recognized at the Porter County Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Banquet. “We’re so proud of these extraordinary students. Combined with their talent and hard work, these scholarships will help build extraordinary, bright futures,” said Leslie Plesac, a Foundation Board member who has chaired the Scholarship Committee for the past 8 years. Since 1998, the Foundation has presented more than 187 scholarships to Porter County students. ...more
Porter County Community Foundation awards first round of Community Grants 05.28.10
The Porter County Community Foundation recently announced the first round of recipients of 2010 Porter County Community Foundation grants. The Foundation awarded more than $88,000 in Community Grants to 12 local nonprofit organizations ...more
Porter County Community Foundation awards $10,000 grant 03.12.10
Members of the Porter Township Volunteer Fire Department have new protective gear thanks to a grant from the Porter County Community Foundation. ...more
Women's giving circle broadens impact with new membership 12.11.09
What do you give a woman who has everything or wants for nothing? Impact Porter County, a women’s giving circle associated with the Porter County Community Foundation, offers a gift suggestion that will make an impact. A contribution to the Women’s Fund of Porter County in the name of one’s favorite female is a gift that gives two ways and supports women helping women. ...more
