Starting July 17, Lake County Eats Local will begin hosting weekly farmers markets to address food accessibility in East Chicago and Gary. The first market will take place at ArtHouse, 411 E 5th Ave, Gary, Ind., on Friday, July 17 from 3:00 pm...

Over the past few weeks, as people across the globe push back against a long history of anti-Black violence and injustice, we have been reflecting on our place in the movement. The recent, needless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud...

Federal funding is still available for small businesses & nonprofit organizations to keep workers employed during COVID-19. Legacy Foundation is offering assistance to help you apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan! Last month, lawmakers...

We could all use a little love right now. #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of generosity and unity that takes place on May 5, 2020, to come together and give back in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. At a time when we...

After receiving a $10,000 grant from the Legacy Foundation and Bethel Church and Ministries of Crown Point, Ind., City Life Center has begun distributing care packages to 50 families. They hope to serve over 200.  The care packages included...

Legacy Foundation (with the support of the Knight Foundation Fund), Foundations of East Chicago, and Crown Point Community Foundation have collectively pledged $15,000 to Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana to provide delivery of nutritious meals...

Urban League of Northwest Indiana will receive a grant from Legacy Foundation, through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor Advised Fund, to help low-income individuals in Lake County, Indiana receive recovery rebates. The Non-Filer tool,...

Legacy Foundation, Crown Point Community Foundation, and Foundations of East Chicago awarded eleven organizations $83,000 in emergency grants. This is the third round of funding jointly released by the three foundations. The collaboration is raising...

If there is something positive to come out of the 2020 pandemic, GreatNews.Life will find it. And we have. We’ve compiled a list of resources, services, and ways that our partners are making a positive impact on our communities in the wake of the...