VALPARAISO, IND. — The Women’s Fund of Porter County, held at the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF), is awarding $57,500 in grants to local organizations that meet the needs of women and children.
The Caring Place and Porter County Aging and Community Services will receive $25,000 each to support high-impact programs. Dressed For School, Our Greater Good, and Parents As Teachers of Porter County will each receive $2,500 for general support.
The Caring Place provides inclusive services, shelter, and ongoing support for people experiencing domestic violence. This grant will support The Caring Kitchen, which provides daily, nutritious meals to survivors in shelter, reducing waste and costs while creating a welcoming space for nourishment and healing.
Porter County Aging and Community Services extends a helping hand to seniors, people with disabilities and low-income residents by providing compassionate services to improve their quality of life while maintaining their dignity and independence. The organization is receiving grant support for the Hardship Assistance Program, which provides immediate, compassionate support to Porter County women and children facing financial crises. The program’s primary goal is to stabilize families by addressing urgent needs such as housing, utility disconnections, transportation barriers, and access to necessities like food and hygiene items.
“The Women’s Fund of Porter County brings together philanthropically minded individuals who make impactful grants in our community each year. Through the power of collective giving, the Women’s Fund is creating positive change and improving lives in our community,” said Jeri Pat Gabbert, PCCF Executive Vice President & Chief Philanthropic Officer. “Everyone is welcome to join this effort.”
Annually, the Women’s Fund supports local organizations through a competitive grant process. Since inception, the Fund has awarded 66 grants totaling over $950,000. To learn more or make a gift to the Women’s Fund, visit pccf.gives/womensfund.
The Porter County Community Foundation collaborates with community members to support their favorite causes by creating and managing permanent endowment funds that make it possible for generosity to last forever. Since 1996, PCCF has awarded over $50 million in grants and scholarships to organizations and students in our community. To learn more about how you can make a lasting difference for your favorite causes, contact PCCF at 219-465-0294 or visit the foundation online at PCCF.gives.
