Category: Stories
Flourishing
Harold had recently moved to the area when he learned that the Art Barn School of Art planned to expand beyond their traditional focus on two-dimensional art and needed someone who could help them set up a ceramics studio. With a background in ceramics and a desire to help, Harold volunteered. “We wanted to create […]
Valpo’s Biggest Fan
A community fixture within Porter County for more than six decades, Myron Knauff, alongside his wife Miriam, built a life that centered on three simple principles: faith, family, and fellowship. Together, they raised their four children: Paul, John, Mark and Mary. Mary, the youngest of the siblings, was born with Down’s Syndrome, but her parents […]
Accessible
Hebron resident Judy had a disability that prevented her from driving. She connected with Call-A-Ride, and volunteers made it possible for her to travel to medical appointments and take care of errands like grocery shopping and visiting the food pantry. She depended on Call-A-Ride as her primary source of transportation. For over thirty years the […]
Picture Day
Harper* wore older clothes and shoes to school every day, even after a growth spurt meant they no longer fit comfortably. Her family experienced difficult life circumstances that left them financially vulnerable, so she was connected to Dressed for School. The organization supports elementary and middle school students from low-income families or families in crisis […]
Unlocked
Navy Veteran George* worked at a local business. He quietly did his job and kept to himself. His former battalion met for yearly reunions on the east coast, but George did not attend. One year at a reunion the battalion members were set to receive patriotic quilts in recognition and gratitude for their military service. […]
Place
Janet* provides daily care for her husband who has been diagnosed with dementia. She reached out to St. Agnes Adult Day Services looking for a safe place for him to spend time so she could tackle her growing to do list. Janet brought her husband to St. Agnes for the first time with her list […]
A Message from Bill and Jeri Pat
Philanthropic momentum is building in response to the growing needs of our local nonprofits. Your unrestricted gift to the Porter County Community Fund will continue the progress toward reaching our shared $1,500,000 goal to unlock a powerful matching gift through a Lilly Endowment initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow. We will earn a $3 million […]
Impactful
Jenny first learned about PCCF when she attended an event as the guest of a friend who served on the board. As a recently retired educator, she was looking for new opportunities to connect with the community. At the event, Jenny learned how PCCF supports a wide variety of organizations in Porter County and decided […]
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 […]
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 […]
