During this season of giving, your generosity can go even further. Thanks to a special Lilly Endowment initiative, every unrestricted gift to the Community Fund is helping us reach a $1.5 million goal that will unlock a powerful $3 million matching grant. With more than $1.4 million already raised, we

When Hilltop Mission Kitchen opened its doors to serve hot, nutritious meals to the community, Carolina eagerly volunteered to cook. A resident of the neighborhood and a client of Hilltop’s Food Pantry, she faced food insecurity herself. For thirty years, Hilltop Neighborhood House has empowered the community and strengthened families

For more than a year, we have been working toward an important goal, raising $1.5 million for a matching gift challenge that will leverage an additional $3 million from Lilly Endowment for our community. The December 31 deadline is approaching, and we are almost to the finish line. This transformative

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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