The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) Men’s Fund is granting $5,000 to the Morgan Township Volunteer Fire Department (MTVFD). Out of the submitted applications for the 2023 grant, the fire department was selected to receive the grant to support personal protective equipment (PPE) for the firefighters. This equipment includes turn-out jackets, turn-out pants, structural firefighting […]
The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) is contributing $50,000 to the South Haven Boys & Girls Club’s renovation campaign to further their mission and enhance their building and programs. “Investing in the youth paves the way for a brighter future for our community, and the South Haven Boys & Girls Club provides our youth with […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by delivering high-quality books each month to the homes of children at no cost, and it is now available to the children of Porter County! Who Can Sign Up? Families can now register eligible children, Porter County residents aged zero to five years, […]
The Porter County Community Foundation recently awarded $99,393 to 15 local nonprofit organizations as part of its bi-annual grants cycle for 2023. Grant recipients include: The PCCF seeks to improve lives in Porter County by providing funds through an open grant-making process for humanitarian, cultural, educational and environmental purposes. Through the generous support of community […]
Caroline Schrenker has been named Director of Operations for Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF). As Director of Operations for PCCF, Schrenker will be responsible for facility operations, grant/scholarship leadership and the donor experience. This essential member of the PCCF team plays an integral role in the philanthropic and outreach efforts by serving as a key […]
Article written by: Doug Ross, Northwest Indiana Times | Jan 24, 2023 HEBRON — Kylie Shurr was just born Jan. 2 but already has a $100 head start toward her college expenses, thanks to the new Seeds of Promise program administered by the Porter County Community Foundation. Kylie’s father, Jon Shurr, found out about the program […]