Lake County Foundations raise nearly $1 million for COVID-19 relief efforts, distribute second round of emergency grants

Lake County Foundations raise nearly $1 million for COVID-19 relief efforts, distribute second round of emergency grants The joint efforts of Legacy Foundation, Crown Point Community Foundation and Foundations of East Chicago have raised $987,000 for COVID-19 relief in Lake County.  The John W. Anderson Foundation announced that it will contribute $50,000 to the...

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Lake County foundations distribute over $107,000 during first week of COVID-19 grantmaking

Lake County foundations distribute over $107,000 during first week of COVID-19 grantmaking Legacy Foundation, Crown Point Community Foundation, and Foundations of East Chicago met Monday to award $107,759 in emergency grants to nonprofit organizations serving Lake County, Indiana. The Foundations are collaborating to support charities...

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Lake County foundations raise over $916,000 for COVID-19 relief efforts, announce first round of emergency grants

Lake County foundations raise over $916,000 for COVID-19 relief efforts, announce first round of emergency grants With significant gifts from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, the joint effort from Legacy Foundation, the Crown Point Community Foundation and Foundations of East Chicago has raised $916,950...

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The 2020 Census is here! Complete your online form in minutes to shape the future of your community

The 2020 Census is here! Complete your online form in minutes to shape the future of your community Today (April 1, 2020) is Census Day, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted. It is critical that everyone participates in the 2020 Census. Results from the census will determine the amount of federal...

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 3-5, 2020

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 3-5, 2020 As our time spent social distancing and staying at home increases, it can be difficult to come up with ways to keep busy. Thankfully, we’ve got a variety of great suggestions to keep you entertained!  Animal window visits at Life Care Center...

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Six students from Lake County receive Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Six students from Lake County receive Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Leslie Lara “Getting accepted into college has always been one of my biggest goals and the base inspiration for other goals I set during my high school career,” student Leslie Lara wrote in her scholarship essay. As one of the newest recipients...

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