This fund supports the community in the area of education.

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

N.L. Trusty History Graduate Award

Lance Trusty was a history professor at Purdue University Calumet and a respected colleague and friend to many.  He started teaching at the Hammond campus in 1964, where he remained for 39 years until his retirement in 2003. He was part of establishing the university’s graduate program in history, one of the first graduate programs at Purdue Calumet. As Professor Emeritus of History, his work was celebrated with a library archives and special collections exhibit named, “Trusting in History”.

Lance cared deeply about his students and the history of the region. He authored history books covering Munster, Hammond and the Calumet region, including one on the 50-year history of Purdue University Calumet.

Originally from Hampton, Virginia, Lance and his family became Munster residents. He is survived by two sons and his wife of 62 years, Jan, whom he met at the College of William and Mary. The fund established by Jan will honor his memory. The N.L. Trusty History Graduate Award will provide an annual grant to a graduate student in history at Purdue University Northwest.

Donations can be made in Lance’s memory online or by check. Checks should be mailed to Legacy Foundation at 370 E. 84^th Drive, Suite 100, Merrillville, IN 46410.

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

DONATE TO THE MUNSTER HS SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM FUND

Munster High School Speech & Debate Team Assistance Fund

This fund was established to support students unable to meet the financial burdens of participation in the Speech & Debate Team at Munster High School.

*Legacy Foundation is designated a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. This fund is managed by Legacy Foundation and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

This fund provides support for education initiatives in the Merrillville Community School Corporation.

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

Mary Francis Textbook Scholarship Fund

Assists students in Lake County, Indiana, with the purchase of required textbooks.

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

Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Van Til / Bellamy Salute to Education Fund

The fund was established for two purposes:

1. To support scholarships for students from East Chicago and Hammond, Indiana, who are accepted into and attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership training.
2. To support sophmore students from East Chicago and Hammond, Indiana, who are attending a two- or four-year public or private institution of higher learning located in Lake County, Indiana.

The fund honors Cal Bellamy and Frank Van Til.

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

This fund provides support for literacy projects and programs in Lake County.

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This fund supports early childhood education opportunities for Lake County youth.

Today, it is even more imperative that all children have high-quality early education experiences for their future success. That is why Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s community foundation, supports early childhood programming for Lake County’s children.

Why is this so important?

According to FSSA:

• 90 percent of a child’s brain development occurs before the age of 5.
• Children in poverty face academic and social opportunity gaps, including a lack of early exposure to language, reading and math.
• Children from families with lower income typically start school up to a year and a half behind their peers. The average fourth-grader growing up in poverty already is three grade levels behind, and only half will graduate from high school.
• This achievement gap negatively impacts the local workforce and economic development.

Numerous research studies demonstrate that this gap is lessened by providing high-quality, early learning environments for children who are striving to learn and develop but face systemic barriers. There are opportunities for you to help our children succeed academically.

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