Foundation commits $1M to Porter County initiative

The Porter County Community Foundation launched the Energize Porter County initiative by choosing six nonprofits to receive grants.

The foundation committed $1 million to the program. Project funds can be matched up to an organization's goal.

“PCCF is committed to supporting organizations that are addressing important needs in our community,” said Bill Higbie, foundation president and CEO. “Energize PC is an opportunity to inspire generosity and advance impactful and innovative projects.”

Community members are encouraged to support the following organizations, which were chosen for the Energize PC grants.

  • Art Barn School of Art: Opening Doors to Art Accessibility – $200,000 goal
  • Chesterton Parks Foundation: Dogwoof Park – $100,000 goal
  • Family House: Relocation – $100,000 goal
  • Opportunity Enterprises: Inclusive Healthcare – $200,000 goal
  • Reins of Life: Accessible Classroom and Carriage House – $200,000 goal
  • Shirley Heinze Land Trust: Regional Conservation Center – $200,000 goal

The organizations were chosen through an application process. Learn more about the projects here.

The Porter County Community Foundation, which was founding in 1996, has supported organizations and students with more than $55 million in grants and scholarships.

Author

  • Heather Pfundstein 2024
    Publisher/Executive Editor - Linker Media Group

    Heather Pfundstein is the publisher and executive editor of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine and NWIndianaBusiness.com. She is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience in Northwest Indiana and northern Illinois newsrooms. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She has been part of the magazine's team since 2018.

    View all posts

Leave a Comment

Scroll to Top