Author: Lauren Varga
Shine
Allison* and her class visited Dunes Learning Center (DLC), a rite of passage for all 3rd and 4th grade students in the Duneland School Corporation. After the experience, DLC staff asked her teacher to nominate a student who could benefit from attending their summer camp. Hoping the overnight camp experience would help her come out […]
Porter County Community Foundation Awards $163,000 to Local Community Organizations
24 Nonprofits Benefit from the Philanthropy of Community Members VALPARAISO, IND. — The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) awarded $163,385 in grants to 24 local nonprofit organizations as part of its spring Community Fund grant cycle. The following organizations and programs are receiving funding: PCCF aims to improve lives in Porter County by providing funds to local nonprofits through […]
Unwavering
The Birky family farm has been passed down from generation to generation. Likewise, have the values of faith, family and philanthropy. “This farm in Morgan Township has been in our family for more than 100 years,” Chris Birky said. “Opportunities were created by our grandfather, and we are grateful to be able to continue this […]
Porter County Community Foundation Men’s Fund Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits
VALPARAISO, IN — The Men’s Fund, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $7,000 in grants to three Porter County nonprofits. Project Neighbors is the recipient of a $5,000 grant. Funding will support Neighbor’s House, a 24-unit studio apartment building. This grant will ensure each resident has a bed, mattress, and nightstand. Because […]
Porter County Community Foundation Announces 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
VALPARAISO, IND. — The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Porter County: Samuel Macker, William Orban, and Mariah Rivera. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Samuel, William, and Mariah are dedicated students and […]
Getting to Know Carol Hall
Recently the PCCF team sat down with 2023-24 Board Chair Carol Hall to learn more about her and the work she is doing with PCCF. Tell us about your family and where you grew up. I grew up in Plymouth, Indiana. I was born 9th out of 10 kids and lived in the same house until […]
Porter County Community Foundation Awards $105,000 to Community Organizations
VALPARAISO, IND. — The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) awarded $105,367 in grants to 18 local nonprofit organizations as part of its final Community Fund grant cycle of 2024. The following organizations and programs are receiving funding: Art Barn School of Art – $5,000 to support organizational tools and training for growth Call-A-Ride – $6,000 to support fuel […]
Women’s Fund of Porter County Announces Grants to Local Organizations
VALPARAISO, IN — The Women’s Fund of Porter County, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $57,500 in grants to local organizations that meet the needs of women and children. Hilltop Neighborhood House and Jacob’s Ladder Pediatric Rehabilitation will receive $25,000 each to support high-impact programs. Parents as Teachers of Porter County, the […]
