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Media Mentions
Application opens for Lilly Scholarship in Lake County
August 4, 2021 | The Chicago Crusader
More than enough to share
July 29, 2021 | Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
Agencies gather to help veterans find their way in NWI roundtable event
July 16, 2021 | Post-Tribune
Olivia Lerma on her rewarding internship experience at Legacy Foundation
June 11, 2021 | NWI Life
LEGACY FOUNDATION DISCUSSES PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP AND ITS IMPACT ON LAKE COUNTY STUDENTS
June 4, 2021 | NWI Life
New scholarship supports next generation of attorneys
May 25, 2021 | NWI Times
Scholarship supports next generation of attorneys
May 25, 2021 | Indiana Business Magazine
Indiana high school students lead groundbreaking COVID-19 antibodies study
April 2, 2021 | ABC7 Chicago
Merrillville community center set to open Monday
February 28, 2021 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation provides matching grant for Lake Central High School COVID-19 Study
February 25, 2021 | NWI Life
Grant from Legacy Foundation allows for critical infrastructure upgrades
February 24, 2021 | The Crusader
Legacy Foundation Hosts Public Discussion of Film 13th as part of Conscious Conversations Program
February 22, 2021 | NWI Life
Six Lake County students earn full-ride Lilly scholarships
December 14, 2020 | Post-Tribune
Legacy Foundation awards 6 full-ride scholarships to Lake County seniors
December 11, 2020 | NWI Times
LEGACY FOUNDATION’S WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY HONOR GRANT RECIPIENTS, MEMBERS AT ANNUAL VIRTUAL FALL LUNCH
December 7, 2020 | NWI Life
Anderson Foundation feeds $600,000 to hunger relief efforts
November 13, 2020 | NWI Times
Lakeshore Public Radio Partners with Legacy Foundation to Share “Neighborhood Voice” of Minority Owned Businesses
November 13, 2020 | Lakeshore Public Media
NWI BizHub online referral network aims to foster small business growth
November 10, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation awards $50,000 in COVID-19 relief grants to small businesses in Gary and East Chicago
November 3, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation, RiseNWI Host Voting Q&A for Lake County Voters
November 2, 2020 | NWI Life
Playboy Barber Shop awarded $5,000 COVID-19 relief grant
October 30, 2020 | Gary 411 News
Merrillville community center receives $10 million donation
October 29, 2020 | NWI Times
Merrillville Community Center Receives $10M Gift
October 29, 2020 | Inside Indiana Business
Merrillville accepts $10M gift for naming rights to community center
October 28, 2020 | Post Tribune
Candidates vie for three school board seats in era of transition at Crown Point schools
October 18, 2020 | NWI Times
Decay Devils don’t shy from rot and neglect in Gary: sights set on Union Station interior
October 15, 2020 | Post Tribune
Economic diversification plan off to strong start in northwest Indiana
October 5, 2020 | The Center Square
Business leaders expect some innovations during the pandemic will likely stick around after crisis
October 1, 2020 | Northwest Indiana Business
‘Census champions’ reaching out to Indiana residents, but an Oct. 5 deadline looms
September 29, 2020 | Post Tribune
A heart for hospice
September 27, 2020 | NWI Times
Lakeshore Update
September 25, 2020 | Lakeshore Public Radio
#PAINTGARY’s latest murals grab international art world recognition
September 22, 2020 | NWI Times
Small business owners in Gary and East Chicago can get COVID-19 relief grants
September 19, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation, Indiana Black Expo team up for COVID-19 small business grant program
September 17, 2020 | Post-Tribune
Pandemic takes bite out of nonprofits
September 8, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation Welcomes New Board Members, Highlights Dedication to Representing Diverse Communities
August 25, 2020 | NWI Life
Master plan wrapping up with one new park, user-friendly upgrades to others
August 12, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation names five new board members
August 8, 2020 | NWI Times
Nonprofit Leaders Receive Professional Development Scholarships from Legacy Foundation
August 6, 2020 | NWI Life
Lakeshore PBS Recognized by Indiana Broadcasters with Cardinal Award for Race and Justice: Here and Now Conversation
August 3, 2020 | Lakeshore Public Media
Cause 4Paws Gary, Inc. offers free pet food through pantry
August 1, 2020 | The Chicago Crusader
Column: Region transplant seeks support to convert abandoned Gary park into Underground Railroad history lesson
July 31, 2020 | Post-Tribune
Korellis awards more than $40,000 in its scholarship fund
July 23, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation awards scholarships
July 23, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation announces scholarship awards totaling $1.3 million
July 16, 2020 | NWI Life
Farmers Markets to address Lake County food deserts
July 16, 2020 | The Chicago Crusader
Five new members join Legacy Foundation Board of Directors
July 14, 2020 | NWI Life
Legacy Foundation opens Phase 2 of COVID-19 Response Grants
June 30, 2020 | NWI Life
Legacy Foundation hires community development director, program coordinator
June 12, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation Adds Two
June 11, 2020 | Inside Indiana Business
Winners of Gary Census poster contest announced
May 5, 2020 | NWI Times
Habitat for Humanity receives $2,000 grant
April 26, 2020 | NWI Times
Lake Emergency Response Fund aids local charities
April 24, 2020 | Post-Tribune
Lake County foundations raise over $916,000 for COVID 19
April 14, 2020 | The Chicago Crusader
Community foundations raise nearly $1 million for COVID-19 relief
April 3, 2020 | NWI Times
Lake County Foundations Collaborate on COVID Funds
March 27, 2020 | Inside Indiana Business
A Legacy Foundation Employee Spotlight: Maranda Fishback
February 26, 2020 | NW Indiana Life
Church community sowing seeds of good health at Gary Farm
February 18, 2020 | Post-Tribune
Peoples Bank gives $20,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana
February 13, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation Lays the Groundwork for a Promising Future
February 12, 2020 | NW Indiana Life
Program provides weekend meals to more than 300 Crown Point students
February 5, 2020 | NWI Times
Lakeshore Public Media receives maximum $25,000 Endowment Building Challenge Grant
January 31, 2020 | Lakeshore Public Media
Legacy Foundation awards $190,000 to Lake County organizations
January 5, 2020 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation awards $190k to organizations in efforts to transform Lake County
January 3, 2020 | NW Indiana Life
6 Lake County seniors awarded full college tuition in Lilly Endowment scholarships
December 25, 2019 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation promotes a safe, comprehensive 2020 Census
December 16, 2020 | NW Indiana Life
Legacy Foundation hosts free holiday fund fair to kick off 2020 Census
December 14, 2019 | The Chicago Crusader
Horizon Bank Donates to Legacy Foundation
November 18, 2019 | WIMS Radio
Organizations partner to honor a beloved board member
November 8, 2019 | Building Indiana Business
Community-boosting projects coming to Gary thanks yo $270,000 grant
November 7, 2019 | NWI Times
Regionally Speaking: Vote 411
October 21, 2019 | Lakeshore Public Radio
Legacy Foundation hosts 3rd annual On the Table
October 2, 2019 | The Chicago Crusader
Historic marker honors Gary’s City Methodist Church
September 14, 2019 | Post-Tribune
New Legacy Foundation Board Members prepare to transform NWI
August 29, 2019 | NWI.Life
Gary, East Chicago to benefit from series of mobile markets
June 14, 2019 | Post-Tribune
Gary to have car show in conjunction with Chicago Air and Water Show
May 23, 2019 | Post-Tribune
Member Spotlight: Erica Fizer, Legacy Foundation
May 6, 2019 | Indiana Philanthropy Alliance
Mobile Unit brings prostate health awareness to neighborhood barbershops
April 5, 2019 | Post-Tribune
LCEA says Lake County ‘Positioned for Prosperity’
March 23, 2019 | NWI Times
How the simple act of sharing a meal is creating community change
March 22, 2019 | Sharable
Gary bus service grew in 2018
March 18, 2019 | NWI Times
The great outdoors in Northwest Indiana keeps getting greater with new amenities, activites
March 17, 2019 | NWI Times
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana honor young leaders at annual Youth of the Year ceremony
March 15, 2019 | Valpo Life
Grant opportunities urged for Gary businesses
March 14, 2019 | Chicago Crusader
Urban League of Northwest Indiana to host 7th annual luncheon
March 14, 2019 | Chicago Crusader
Community news
March 7, 2019 | Post Tribune
Opportunities for businesses and organizations at chamber luncheon
March 7, 2019 | Chicago Crusader
Education Roundup
February 9, 2019 | NWI Times
Urban Legend Series to showcase artists showcasing artist
February 7, 2019 | Chicago Crusader
IU Northwest will host IU Bicentennial Education Conference on March, 29, 2019
January 22, 2019 | Valpo Life
Guest Commentary: Urban League of NW Indiana scholarship opportunities
January 13, 2019 | NWI Times
Purdue chancellor to head board of directors at Urban League of NWI
January 3, 2019 | Chicago Crusader
Legacy Foundation surprises Lilly Endowment Scholarship recipients at school
December 28, 2018 | Gary 411
Urban League of Northwest Indiana Elects Purdue University Chancellor to Chair Board in 2019-2020
December 27, 2018 | NWI Life
Gary transfers GUEA’s ex-headquarters to pastor, accountant with ties to troubled nonprofit
December 26, 2018 | NWI Times
#1StudentNWI: Gavit High School Acknowledges the Best of Students and Teachers
December 18, 2018 | NWI Life
Six Lake County Students to Receive Full-Ride from Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
December 17, 2018 | NWI Life
Towering ambitions: Art space taking over sixth floor of Gary State Bank building with pop-up activities
December 15, 2018 | NWI Times
Two Indiana foundations to receive Lilly Endowment grants
December 13, 2018 | Chicago Crusader
Community Foundations Receive $2.5 Million from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Lake County, Indiana
December 7, 2018 | NWI Life
Legacy Foundation ends 2017 awarding December grants of $327,000
January 10, 2018 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation ends 2017 awarding December grants of $327,000
January 8, 2018 | NW Indiana Life
St. Jude House $5,000 Receives Grant From Legacy Foundation
December 28, 2017 | NW Indiana Life
Legacy Foundation looking to expand community building activity
December 26, 2017 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation announces six students to receive Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
December 27, 2017 | NWI Times
Six Lake County Students to Receive the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship!
December 21, 2017 | NW Indiana Life
Area charities could lose millions under tax reform; need is greater but fewer people are giving
December 17, 2017 | NWI Times
Legacy Foundation receives JPMorgan Chase grant to launch Lake County Community Development
December 14, 2017 | Chicago Crusader
Quentin Smith, Dean White inducted into the South Shore Wall of Legends
December 14, 2017 | NWI Times
Grant to Launch Lake County CDC
December 12, 2017 | Inside Indiana Business