Lake County Forever Fund

Purpose

The Campaign for Lake County Forever is Legacy Foundation’s largest effort to raise funds for endowed community grantmaking. Generous philanthropic support today is an investment in the success of our communities now and in the future.

Gifts made to the Lake County Community Fund, or another unrestricted fund at Legacy Foundation will be matched $2-for-$1. 

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Citizens for a Sustainable Hobart

Purpose

Citizens for a Sustainable Hobart is a grassroots group of concerned citizens who aim to improve the well-being of our community through revitalization, protection, and enhancement of our natural surroundings utilizing education, nature-based solutions and individual or community-based activities. We invite all citizens to participate in our positive efforts to make Hobart a better place to live for people and nature.

Our intention is to be inclusive; keep things positive; find nature-based solutions; and promote individual and community actions.

With generous support from our community our group aims to implement the following actions:

· Promote the planting of native trees, shrubs, and perennials;

· Improve access to fresh, locally grown produce;

· Install native pollinator gardens;

· Clean up litter in and help maintain nature preserves;

· Promote solutions that reduce and store CO2 emissions;

· Increase reusing and recycling

· Inspire land protection and conservation;

· Reduce synthetic chemical use in and around our homes

 

Our group meets on the last Wednesday of each month at the Green Door at 6:00 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram

 

VISION

To promote environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources, and climate resilience in the City of Hobart to benefit our community for future generations.

MISSION

We aim to encourage positive social change in our community by educating and implementing nature-based, innovative solutions to reduce our environmental impact for the benefit of future generations.

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Tradewinds Community Pantry Fund

Purpose

The Tradewinds Community Pantry Fund will expand Tradewinds’ capacity to serve food insecure residents of Lake and Porter County. Funding will support the expansion of distribution days and support operational and administrative expenses.

All donations made to this fund will be eligible for a $1 – for – $1 match during the match period!

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Freyek Family Fund

Purpose

The Freyek Family Fund supports programs and initiatives that make Lake County a better place to live, work and play. Through this fund, Legacy Foundation supports organizations providing services to Lake County, Indiana families and individuals in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment and animal welfare, health and human services.

Give the gift of real impact. Your donation means nonprofits in Lake County and beyond will always have the resources they need to make a difference.

All donations made to this fund will be eligible for a $2 – for – $1 match!

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Friends Of Marquette Greenway Fund

Purpose

Marquette Greenway will expand the arts and culture of our heritage through natural trails, outdoor public art installations and educational events honoring all who settled along the shoreline.

All donations made to this fund will be eligible for a $1 – for – $1 match!

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Calumet College Of St. Joseph Living, Learning, Serving Community Fund

Purpose

Building upon a commitment to service and the idea of the community as campus, the Living, Learning, and Serving Community (LLS) concept provides an integrated experience for students that includes learning community coursework, experiential learning, and volunteer opportunities with partner organizations. The activities within the LLS concept are designed to improve student engagement and retention while exposing students to volunteerism, providing students with experience needed to be successful after graduation, while meeting significant community needs.

All donations made to this fund will be eligible for a $1 – for – $1 match!

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

YWCA Of Northwest Indiana Youth Programming Fund

Purpose

The YWCA afterschool/summer camp program provides students with a way to learn new skills, socialize with peers, and stay engaged in their education.

All donations made to this fund will be eligible for a $1 – for – $1 match!

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Methodist Hospitals STAR Center Fund

Purpose

Methodist Hospitals understand that survivors of violence deserve compassionate, patient-centered, and trauma-informed care. Anchored in that belief, in 2023, the hospital established the STAR Center (Sexual Trauma Awareness & Recovery Center), a secure, private treatment center in its Gary, Indiana hospital that is providing medical forensic services to survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child abuse, human trafficking, elder abuse, and more. Forensic medical exams, injury identification, evidence collection, safety planning, and coordination with community partners and law enforcement are just a few services certified forensic nurse examiners deliver. Gifts to Methodist Hospitals STAR Center Fund will support this ongoing work, helping survivors on their path to healing.

All donations made to this fund will be eligible for a $1 – for – $1 match!

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Ivy Tech East Chicago Campus Renovation Fund

Purpose

Ivy Tech Lake County is transforming its East Chicago campus to prepare its 11,500 students for future employment, as well as empowering the surrounding community. For 30 years, this building has served as the hub of educational opportunities. This renovation project will modernize classrooms, create a dedicated space for workforce training, and equip technology labs.

All donations made to this fund will be eligible for a $1 – for – $1 match!

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Dunes Learning Center Education Fellowship Fund

Purpose

Since opening in 1998, Dunes Learning Center has supported emerging conservation leaders through the Post-Graduate Environmental Education Fellowship program. Recent college graduates gain on-the-job experience as they lead education programs and explore career options with the National Park Service and beyond.

All donations made to this fund will be eligible for a $1 – for – $1 match!

Contact

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org