Welcome to the Unity Foundation of La Porte County Community Foundation




					Unity accepting Requests for Proposals to develop a 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. (RFP click here) Executive Summary La Porte County Homeless Needs Assessment (Click here for Summary) This study serves as La Porte County™ preliminary assessment of homeless prevention and intervention services. It supplies stakeholders with a comprehensive analysis of the county™ homeless needs and emergency service system by utilizing historical trends, objective data, demographic forecasts and an assessment of current conditions. 15th Anniversary was a Win-win-win! - Over $125,000 raised to benefit local non-profits- forever! - 5 non-profits split $15,000 in cash grants: Junior Achievement of Michigan City, LaPorte Family YMCA, The Salvation Army of MC, Boys & Girls Club of MC, and Dunebrook. - Guests enjoyed a memorable evening, good food & music, great people and celebrated a milestone. NEW $15,000 UNITY Grant Opportunity:Letters of Intent Due June 13, 2008. A one-time grant will be awarded to the proposal that best "unites diverse populations" and is the result of collaboration between at least 2 organizations. Click here for details about letters of intent. Community Fund Grant Deadline July 15, 2008 - $3,000 or less Applications available online now. New Environmental Award Available - Deadline May 15th Jan Nona Environmental Stewardship Award for $500 2006-2007 Reports to the Community - Now Available (Contact Unity Office) Unity Foundation Offers Many Scholarships Click here to learn more Unity Foundation Earns Confirmation of Compliance with National Standards and State Accountability Standards Unity Foundation Inducts 5 New Members Into the Gold Key Society New inductees to the Gold Key Society are: Greta Friedman, Shaw Friedman, Steve Gronceski, Ralph Howes and Karen Vogelsang. They were presented with plaques which read: "A Key Supporter for Charitable Gifts." The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County is: • A nonprofit community corporation, created by and for the people of LaPorte County, serving donors and nonprofit organizations by building endowments to help the charitable needs of LaPorte County and its communities. • A platform for building community, bringing diverse groups together for the good of the whole community, and a facilitator of special projects. • A Power for Good in LaPorte County! "Those that have the ability to give have a special power. The power to rise above good thoughts, to good actions."