Unity Foundation of La Porte County

09/08/2026

🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED: Students now have until Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

Due to local disruptions and delayed school starts caused by the Aug. 11 storm, Unity Foundation is extending the deadline to give students additional time to submit their applications.

The scholarship will provide two outstanding La Porte County students with full tuition and required fees for four years of undergraduate study at an eligible Indiana college or university, plus up to $900 per year for required books and equipment.

Eligible applicants must:
• Be a La Porte County resident
• Graduate by June 30, 2027
• Have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.75
• Plan to begin full-time undergraduate study in Indiana in fall 2027

Learn more and apply: uflc.net/scholarships/lilly/

09/08/2026

NIPSCO, with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, has contributed $400,000 to Unity Foundation to support disaster relief and long-term recovery across La Porte County.

The funding will support 13 local organizations and townships helping residents with food & necessities, debris cleanup and other urgent needs following the severe storms.

We are deeply grateful to NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation for investing in our community’s recovery, and to the local partners who continue to work each day to help our neighbors move forward.

Read the full announcement: uflc.net/press-releases/nipsco-unity-deploy-disaster-relief/

09/02/2026

Thank you, Tonn and Blank Construction, for being a Silver Community Partner!

We are so grateful for your support of Unity Foundation and your generous commitment to making a difference in La Porte County.

Community partnerships like this help us continue working to strengthen La Porte County now and forever!

09/01/2026

Do you know an outstanding high school senior from La Porte County?

Tell them about the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship!👇

Two La Porte County students will be selected to receive FULL TUITION and required fees for four years of undergraduate study at an eligible Indiana college or university, plus up to $900 per year for required books and equipment.

Eligible applicants must be La Porte County residents graduating by June 30, 2027, with an unweighted GPA of at least 3.75 and plans to begin full-time undergraduate study in Indiana in fall 2027.

⏰Applications are due on September 9, 2026 by 4:59 p.m.

Apply now: uflc.net/scholarships/lilly/

08/26/2026

Attention, Michigan City teachers:

You’re invited to apply for grants to support creative projects that enhance teaching and learning!

Grants range from $400-$500 and are available for K-8 teachers in public and parochial schools, and public high school teachers.

Applications are due September 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Learn more: uflc.net/grants/teacher-grants/

08/26/2026

Thank you, 1st Source Bank, for being a Gold Community Partner!

We are grateful for 1st Source's continued support and commitment to La Porte County. Their generous sponsorship helps support Unity’s work to invest in local people, nonprofit organizations, and community needs.

Thank you for partnering with us as we work to strengthen La Porte County…now and forever!

08/24/2026

The Unity team is working offsite today at our annual board retreat. The office will reopen tomorrow, August 25.

08/19/2026

A special thank you to Mason Investment Advisory Services for being a Gold Community Partner!

Mason's generous support helps Unity Foundation continue investing in the people, organizations, and opportunities that make La Porte County stronger.

Thank you for working with us to strengthen our community now and forever!

08/17/2026

NIPSCO is hosting a Community Support Event TODAY, August 17, in La Porte for everyone impacted by the recent storms and power outages.

Stop by for a meal, charge your devices, connect to Wi-Fi, find helpful resources, or talk with NIPSCO team members about the storm response and restoration process.

📌Event details:
• Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
• Location: La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, IN 46350
• Event time: Noon–6 p.m.
• Meals served: Noon and 4:30 p.m.

On Site:
• NiSource Mobile Command Unit
• Food Truck serving 500 meals at Noon and 4:30 p.m.
• Snacks, resources
• Charging stations
• Salvation Army of La Porte County
• NIPSCO Team Members on Site: Public Affairs & Customer Service

Activities:
• Providing water
• Wi-Fi access
• Charging stations
• Resource connections
• Answering questions about storm response and restoration process

Please help us spread the word to anyone who may find these resources helpful.

08/14/2026

❤

More meals distributed tonight (FRIDAY, August 14)

Due to widespread power outages following severe storms, The Salvation Army of Michigan City will be offering free sacked meals and bottled water to anyone in need.

📍 1201 S. Franklin Street
🕔 Starting at 5:00 PM today (FRIDAY)

These sandwiches and snacks will be ready to eat and intended to help those without refrigeration or cooking options.
Please share to help spread the word. ❤️

Online donations may be made at:
salarmy.us/nwindianaeds