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Unity Foundation of La Porte County 2011–2012 Community Report

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• Unity • Issues • Ways to Give • Family of Funds • Scholarships • Grants • Professional Advisors• Online Giving

3 Our Vision and Mission

4 Co-Chairmen’s and President’s Letter

5 Board and Staff

6 Unifying La Porte County Over 20 Years

8 New Prairie: Activity Center Enriches Student Lives

10 Rural Summit: Forging Friendships

11 Couple Nourishes Roots While Serving Country

12 Madeline Smrt: Decades of Building Friendships

14 Pursuing A Calling

14 Friends Since Toddlers

15 A Treasured Friend, The Power of A Nickel

16 Financial Summary

17 Grant and Growth Distribution

18 Investment in Our People 2012

19 Lilly Scholars: Brittany and Mitchell

20 Reading For Life: Unity and New Prairie Join Forces

21 Grants Given For Good in La Porte County

24 Funds: Friends Helping Friends

31 Donors: Friends Helping Friends

37 Friends: Helping Friends

39 Gold Key Society

STORIES OF FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS

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We envision La Porte County to be a dynamic county,recognized for its investment in its people, economicvitality, and rich quality of life, and to be a model forinnovative leadership and supportive citizenry.Created by ordinary citizens in 1992.

Unity Foundation will strengthen La Porte County now and forever by:

• Building permanent endowments

• Providing leadership

• Offering philanthropic vehicles for everyone

• Being a catalyst for social and economic vitality

New Prairie United School Corporation studentsenjoy fun and fellowship after school at the ActivityCenter. Learn more on pages 8–9 about the excitingwork occurring there, as “friends help friends” tobenefit the students and the community. The Centerwas the happy beneficiary of a recent Unity grant.Cover photo by Ryan Juszkiewicz.

The National Standards Seal by our name indicates official confirmation from the Council on Foundations thatwe have met the most rigorous standards in philanthropy. It affirms our commitment to financial security,transparency and accountability. It says our grantmaking includes an open, competitive process designed to

address the changing needs of our community. The National Standards Seal also confirms our history of honoring donors’ wishes—to supportthe arts, cultivate gardens, save endangered species, cure illness, expand literacy, feed children—and support countless other important causes.

ABOUT OUR COVER:

VISION AND MISSION

OUR VISION FOR LA PORTE COUNTY

GIVING TO UNITY

GETTING FROM UNITY

Work with Unity to…• Have the spirit and intent of your

charitable wishes honored • Give to remember or honor someone else • Receive maximum tax deduction and

saving allowed by law• Help develop Unity’s funds to strengthen

community• Accomplish charitable objectives in a

variety of ways:

- With our Simple Giving Program,electronic donations may be set up on amonthly, quarterly, semiannual or annualbasis

- Gift of stock, life insurance, property, etc.- Mention Unity Foundation in your will- Establish a fund to create an endowment

and leave a permanent legacy- Contribute to existing funds—find your

favorite on pages 24–30

Look to Unity for…

• Personal attention and in-depth knowledgewhen trying to find the best fit for yourcharitable priorities, financial goals andpersonal preferences

• Help establish, manage and administer acharitable fund

• Help identify areas of greatest and unmetneeds within the community

• Help further your education through ourmany scholarships

• Information on services from other non-profits that receive grants from or haveendowment funds with Unity

• Community awareness through the studiesand information Unity collects and shares

• Ways to volunteer

OUR MISSION

Twenty years can seem like a lifetime in this instant message, breaking news society. For Unity, it’s merely a first step in ajourney to make La Porte County a better place.

When Unity Foundation opened in 1992, La Porte County’s vision was, “We envision La Porte County to be a dynamiccounty, recognized for its investment in its people, economic vitality, and rich quality of life, and to be a model forinnovative leadership and supportive citizenry.” Those words are just as true today. It’s a vision that brought La PorteCounty together—along with new friendships. Friends helping friends.

In 1991, friends from both Michigan City and La Porte were each going to start a community foundation. Each wasresponding to a call from our good friends at the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. to create a communityfoundation; it offered to match each dollar raised locally.

Founding Unity Member Mike Brennan says: “I was there at the beginning. The consultant said if we didn’t cometogether as a county, we probably wouldn’t get funded. So we came together. That’s how we picked our name…Unity,because it truly was unifying.”

Another Unity Founder and friend, Leigh Morris, told us, “To me it was a really important step in the process ofnormalizing relationships between Michigan City and La Porte. You go 20 years back and the separation between thesetwo communities was much greater than it is today. I believe the creation of Unity Foundation was an important step inchanging that in a positive way.”

That’s how friends Brennan, Bob Gilmore, Ed Raab, Larry Reed, Bud Ruby, PhilSprague, and Bob Schaefer of Michigan City began meeting with friends Ben Bortz,Fred Brust, Jack Gabbert, Fran Hiler, Fran Rumely Jones, Dan Lewis, and LeighMorris of La Porte and rural areas. The concept, Phil Sprague used to say, was that“we were going to plant trees under which we’d never sit but future generationscould.” Unity’s work helps people we’ll never know…Friends helping friends forgenerations to come.

Long-time Unity Board member Ed Volk adds: “I joined the board later, but in 1992things looked very different. Thinking county-wide was a new concept. There wereonly a few county-wide organizations, we had “ two” of many groups. Today, wecollaborate more than ever to get important things done. New challenges have arisenand Unity continues to be a champion for La Porte County.”

We hope YOU become a Friend of Unity for the next 20 years! Join us as “friendshelping friends.”


CO–CHAIRMEN’S AND PRESIDENT’S LETTER

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS

Michael Brennan, Maggi Spartz, Edward L. Volk

Board members pictured left to right:Jerry Kabelin; Kim Sauers; Burton B. Ruby; Marti Swanson; Dr. Vidya Kora; Daryl L. Crockett; Michele Thompson;Jack L. Jones; Michael Brennan, Co-Chair; Maggi Spartz, President; Edward L. Volk, Co-Chair; Elizabeth Bernel;Jon Gilmore; Mary Lou Linnen; Ronald J. Ragains; Daniel E. Lewis; Jim Jessup.

Unity Associates: AFS, Inc., Applegate & Co., Figment Creative Group, Fund Evaluation Group, Ryan Juskiewicz, Renaissance, LLC., Rick Richards, Strategic Financial Group, Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz,Richard Warner Photography, Bob Wellinski

Honorary Board Members: Fran Hiler, Robert Schaefer, Romona Hay

Staff members pictured left to right:Carol Pozos, Administrative Assistant (PT); Debbie Sellers, Program Assistant; Sandy Gleim, Vice President;Gabby Dziadkowiec, Development Assistant (PT); Warren Ransom, Professional Advisor Liaison (PT).


BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF

UNITY FOUNDATION

1990: GIFT Programlaunched byLilly Endowment

1991: Board Formed and Bob Schaefer namedas 1st director on loan from NIPSCO

2002: Unityhits 10 Yearsand familiesCelebrate!

2007: Hit the$20 Million Mark!

2007:Unity turns 15-Debut of Pledge-a-Palooza 2012: Move into115 East 4th Street2010: PreservingBeautiful Views

2001:Moved into619 Franklin St.Michigan City

1992: Horizon Bankdonates 2nd officespace for 8 years,Maggi Spartzhired as fulltime President

Venture into Environment in a big way: Trail Creek Watershed Plan (Tale of 2 Creeks)

Leadership & Convening• ComprehensiveCommunity Studies• Literacy & Education• Homelessness• Health• Non Profit CapabilityBuilder• Technical Support• Major Funders• Regional Initiatives• Rural & AgriculturalDevelopment

Foster Printingdonates printingof first Unitybrochure

Founding Board atkickoff held athistoric Barker Hall

In The Beginning...UNIFYING LA PORTE COUNTY OVER 20 YEARS OF GOOD WORKS


1993: $80,000 awardedfor 4 DemonstrationGrants: Union MillsMill Pond (The LittleTown That Could) 1993:Dunebrookwas our 1stagency fund

1994:Hit the$1 MillionMark!

1996: FirstUnity Grantsawarded $26,000 to20 grantees1998:Hit the $5 Million Mark!

1998:1st Lilly ScholarsMandy Marsh &Jada Anderson2000: Brought $18 Million into region for education & literacy

Leave a Legacy-Regional effort to promote planned giving

Investment in People: Scholarships “Over $8 Million Given.”

Met all GIFTChallenge Matchesgenerously offered byLilly Endowment Inc.GIFT=Give IndianaFunds for Tomorrow

The Next 20 Years...



Unity, the New Prairie United School Corporation’sActivity Center, and the Dunes Learning Center

Imagine a space half as large as a two-car garage. Now, fill it with75 elementary school children, fresh from a 20-minute bus ride.

The decibel level is initially stunning.

The Rolling Prairie Elementary children line up and enter in thefront door of this space, the New Prairie United School Corpora-

tion’s Activity Center (AC). Theycheck in, grab their snack, hangtheir backpacks on hooks aroundthe rooms and then tumble backoutside to play soccer on the hill.

“It’s all much better when itdoesn’t rain,” explains Kregg VanMeter, the director of the AC.“Then they can be outside andcalm down before I bring them inone class at a time.”

That day, it rains.

The kids come in and Van Meter diverts them into separatestreams: kindergartners work on phonics, another grade has thecomputer lab. Some are in the reading room; others in the fronthall playing learning games on iPads. Now there’s simply aconstant hum of voices and tapping keys.

The process is a magnificent exercise in diversion of energy, andVan Meter stands at the center, jovially and respectfully directingthe streams. He never once has to tell the children to be quiet.

Broadening Kids’ HorizonsThe AC began in 2009, to better serve elementary students whoare struggling academically—especially those living in povertyor who are learning English as a second language.

The program is entirely voluntary; students want to come. VanMeter explains, “If students are given better educational experi-ences outside of school, this improves their in-school experi-ence.” The AC aims to broaden their horizons throughinitiatives such as its new teaching garden and area field trips.

“WE ARETRYING TO GIVETHESE KIDSOPPORTUNITIESTHEY CAN’TAFFORD ONTHEIR OWN.”– Angie Hambling

NEW PRAIRIEACTIVITY CENTER ENRICHES STUDENT LIVES

“We are trying to give these kids opportunities they can’t af-ford on their own,” says Angie Hambling, former principal ofRolling Prairie Elementary and a founder of the AC. “By giv-ing them experiences beyond school, we never know whatmay spark their interests or change their lives, so we are al-ways looking for good faith and wonderful opportunities forthe kids.”

Van Meter has no doubt activities like this have made perma-nent change for these children. He gestures to the simple

white posters plastering thewalls of the AC. Each has achild’s name, school photo, anda list of questions about their fa-vorite color, food and what theywant to be when they grow up.

“When they first start cominghere, they usually say they wantto be firemen or soccer stars, andthat’s fine,” he says. “But as theyspend more time here, their an-swers change. They get morespecific. They want to be veteri-narians or join the military.” Thisshows maturation, not only be-cause the kids are getting older,

notes Van Meter, but because they are learning that there aremore opportunities for them. They are getting to know theworld around them and trying to find their place in it.

“BETTEREDUCATIONALEXPERIENCESIMPROVETHEIR IN-SCHOOLEXPERIENCE.”– Kregg Van Meter

When New Prairie Activity Center Director Kregg VanMeter arranged for a day trip to Mt. Baldy last spring,nearly half of the 40 students had never been to LakeMichigan. This isn’t really surprising, he explains, sincetheir experiences are generally limited to school, a shopdown the street, their home, and the Center.

The Indiana Dunes Learning Center (IDLC) summer campseemed like a perfect opportunity (www.duneslearningcen-ter.org). Their mission: to “provide an in-depth explorationof the dynamic relationship between people and their envi-ronments using the natural and cultural resources of the Indianadunes region where nature and society co-exist.”

That’s why John Slater, long-time educator at RollingPrairie, advocated the program. He is assisted in the class-room by his wife, Jane, and they have long been investedin promoting environmental awareness at the school.

“The Dunes are an ecosystem near us,” explain the Slaters,and “[the IDLC offers] an opportunity for students to learnwhat we can do regarding survival from cities, poor plan-ning, pollution and things of that nature.”

The week-long, overnight camp consists of exploringrivers, identifying native wildlife and plants, wildernesshikes, and swimming in Lake Michigan. It’s a character-building and educational opportunity for each participant.

Serendipitously, Unity had a friend who was deeply impressedby IDLC and wanted to sponsor children to visit. Unity ap-proached the Activity Center, and 16 students attended last year.

For most, it was their first time away from home. The tripwas a rousing success, and these students, now in middleschool, are better aware of their environment, have had achance to be semi-independent, and are better prepared forthe future.

LEARNING TO APPRECIATE THE ENVIRONMENT

Changing Kids’ Lives


No matter what an organization’sgoals—whether it provideshousing or shelters animals (or

protects the environment, supportsthe arts, awards scholarships, etc.)—itis individuals who ultimately benefit.Even though these groups helpmany, most work with few resourcesand need our support to continuetheir missions.

Leave Unity in your will to build its Literacy Fund sothat it can ‘forever’ support literacy efforts like the onesin Rolling Prairie and many others.

Adding Your Nick el’s Worth

When Laurie Dittmar moved to Fish Lake from Rockford, Mich., over three years ago, the only personshe knew was her new husband. But she loved the small,rural community in southeast La Porte County and wasdetermined to get involved.

As librarian at Fish Lake Library she had an opportunityto do just that, and when she found out about the annualRural Summit funded by Unity Foundation, Dittmarsigned up.

It was through the Rural Summit and her involvementwith civic organizations that Dittmar began meeting people, some of whom have become friends.

When she walked into the meeting room for the RuralSummit in Wanatah, Dittmar said she was over-whelmed. Several representatives from every smalltown in La Porte County were there.

“We’re smaller and don’t have the connections likesome of the bigger communities. This was some-thing that really helped,” said Dittmar.

Also attending from Fish Lake was Dave Kaufman,who has been Lincoln Township Fire Chief in thesmall unincorporated community for 37 years.

Unlike Dittmar, Kaufman said he knew about 80 percent of the people at the Rural Summit. “For me, itwas about renewing old acquaintances. I had dealtwith a lot of the other folks before.”

But the mix of experienced hands like Kaufmanand new, enthusiastic members like Dittmar createdan interesting dynamic. As ideas were kickedaround, Kaufman was there to, as he put it, preventpeople from getting a feeling of false hope. “We

were talking about getting grants for the things we wanted todo, but not everybody can get a grant,” he said.

Dittmar and Kaufman have also gotten to know each otherthrough the Lincoln Township Improvement Committee,which seeks to improve the appearance of Fish Lake andMill Creek.

“What I’ve seen in my short involvement is that groups likeUnity Foundation support efforts to strengthen communitiesin the area,” said Dittmar. “Unity helps you get the ballrolling. It has brought people together who before didn’tknow how to find each other.”

But with her new friends, some patience, a lot of work, andhelp from Unity, new-found friends like Dittmar and Kaufman now have a vision to guide them into the future.

“UNITY HELPSYOU GET THEBALL ROLLING.IT HAS BROUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHERWHO BEFOREDIDN’T KNOWHOW TO FINDEACH OTHER.”– Laurie Dittmar

FORGING FRIENDSHIPS TO IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES

RURAL SUMMIT V


We should all listen to thevoice inside us asking,“What are you doing in yourown community?”

As you consider yourcharitable goals now and in thefuture, keep in mind the manyworthy organizations of UnityFoundation. If you set aside justfive percent of your assetstowards Unity (only five cents on

every dollar), your legacy will besecure, knowing these organizations will be apower for good—permanently.


A few years back, Dawn Weik Grossman was sitting in thelobby of a local bank waiting for her mother to completesome financial business. Grossman noticed a Unity Foundation brochure, picked it up and read it, then took it home to show her husband, Luke.

They liked what they saw and decided Unity Foun-dation deserved their support. Over the years,the Grossmans have regularly contributed tothe Foundation, through seven military assignments that have kept them awayfrom home for nearly 20 years.

But no matter wherethey are, the Grossmanstell anyone who asks

thathome is La PorteCounty, Ind.

Col. Luke Grossmanof La Porte is a pilotin the U.S. Air Force and hisassignments have taken him toGermany, Japan, Turkey,Kosovo, Korea, Iraq andAfghanistan. He was born inBloomington, but grew up inLa Porte. Dawn was born inMichigan City and attendedlocal schools. Both graduated

from Indiana University and were married when Luke wasan Air Force ROTC cadet and Dawn was in graduateschool.

“Never did we expect our lives to be so unique,” said Dawn.“Together and separately, we have interacted with an enormous

variety of people from other nations and other military services. As a result, we have friends around the world.”

Dawn has served 17 years as a civil servant working with military children from the United

States and NATO countries. Currently, the Grossmans live in Germany where Luke has responsibilities with NATO and the U.S. Air

Force. “The ability to work with, interact, host and entertainothers goes back to our Hoosier roots,” said Dawn. “Thereis something to be said about Hoosier Hospitality andthrough our parents, friends and experiences, we learned italong the way.”

She and her husband learned those values from their teachers,coaches, 4-H leaders, and music instructors in Michigan Cityand La Porte. They are forever grateful for that teaching, sowhen Dawn found that brochure for Unity Foundation, sheand Luke thought it was a perfect way for them to give backto the community.

“We recognize that along with our parents, La Porte Countyand Indiana gave us a solid and positive foundation,” saidDawn. “Each year, we choose to donate to different recipientsthrough Unity.”

But regardless of the recipient, she said there is always aconnection to their lives. These include Michigan CityBoys & Girls Club, Save the Dunes, 4-H, and La PorteCounty Symphony.

“As a small thank you and a way to give back, and to encourageothers, we’ve donated,” said Dawn. “It is our hope that otherHoosiers will benefit from living in La Porte County.”

“EACH YEAR, WE CHOOSE TO DONATE TO DIFFERENTRECIPIENTSTHROUGHUNITYFOUNDATION.”– Dawn Weik Grossman

COUPLE NOURISHES LA PORTE COUNTY ROOTS WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY

DAWN & LUKE GROSSMAN

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“WE STILLNEED TO MAKESURE WE’REDOING ALL THATWE CAN.”– Madeline Smrt

DECADES OF BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS BENEFITS WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODMADELINE SMRT

“I FELT THIS WOULD BE THE THING THAT WOULD HELP THEWEST SIDE.”– Madeline Smrt

CHALLENGE MATCHES INSPIRE GIVING

On a case-by-case basis, Unity Foundation’s Board of Di-rectors challenges nonprofits or communities to buildtheir endowment funds with a $1 for $2 cash match.Currently, Ivy Tech Pejic Campus Michigan City andthe town of Westville are in Challenge Matches.

Ivy Tech’s goal isto build its en-dowment fund by$100,000 and theUnity Foundationwill make a$50,000 cashmatch over athree year period,ending in 2014.For life-changing educational organizations like IvyTech, we believe building more self sufficiency throughendowments is critical. They’ll use their cash match toimprove their building at 3714 S. Franklin St.

In addition, the West-ville CommunityFund’s goal is to raise$25,000 and Unity willput $12,500 toward acommunity improve-ment project of theirchoice. Their challengeends September 2013.

Previous challenge match groups include Dunebrook,Samaritan Counseling Center, Junior Achievement,Boys & Girls Club, Women’s Care Center, and the LaPorte County Family YMCA Child Care Center.Those groups and the people they serve allwon…they raised a combined $567,000 in funds fortomorrow’s needs through the ‘miracle of endow-ments.’ And for their urgent needs, they earned$275,000 in cash matches!

To make your gifts worth even more, consider supportingthe Ivy Tech Pejic Campus Fund or the Westville Commu-nity Fund!

As the George & MadelineSmrt Neighborhood Center

and the Unity Foundationdemonstrate, it takes a dedicatedeffort today and a long term viewto make the future better. The WestSide now has a permanentendowment fund just to support

that neighborhood. They would putyour nickel to good use!



When I was in high school, the term“brain drain” meant nothing to me. I hadfew concerns about the future of Indiana. I

just knew that I wantedto go to Saint Mary’sCollege. But my par-ents, who already hadone child in school,couldn’t afford thesmall, Catholic school.Therefore, I madefinding and applyingfor scholarships a part-time job.

This search brought meto Unity Foundation ofLa Porte County. I stillremember picking up

the phone and being told that I had receivedthe Lilly Scholarship.

Unity gave me the right to choose my future.

A Process of DiscernmentThe Lilly Scholarship meant I could at-

tend my school of choice, and participatein their study abroad program in Ireland.The year in Ireland taught me that geogra-phy and culture may be different, but peo-ple are the same the world over. I returnedto Saint Mary’s, double-majored in historyand English literature, and graduated withhighest honors.

Since I didn’t have to jump into the work-force to pay off college debt, I was givenvaluable time to discern my calling. I beganto freelance write, but realized writing was-n’t entirely fulfilling. Rather, I wanted toteach college English. So I received myMaster’s degree from Notre Dame andhave taught atSaint Mary’sfor the pastthree years andPNC for twosemesters. I

now have begun my doctoral degree at In-diana University in Bloomington as partof their Composition, Literacy, and CultureLiterature program.

Creating OpportunitiesMy generation is faced with what feelslike a dearth of choices. We have one ofthe highest unemployment rates of any de-mographic: 16 percent for 18–24 yearolds. Many of us must forge our own way:starting a business or learning new skills.

My husband, Ryan, and I decided to start avideo production company, ElectroProduc-tions, here in Indiana. He directs, producesand assembles production teams, while Icopywrite and, occasionally, help produce thecommercials, music videos and documen-taries. We have the great privilege to show offcompanies and organizations in our area and Ican continue practicing what I teach: writingclearly and for varied audiences.

Unity has, in many ways, made my lifehere possible. They allowed me the free-dom to find my own way. As we go for-ward, I hope to help others find reasons tochoose this area as their home as well.


“UNITY GAVEME THERIGHT TOCHOOSEMYFUTURE”– Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz

SCHOLARSHIP OPENS DOORS TO POSITIVE CAREER PATH FOR FRIENDS

PURSUING A CALLING

When Jenna Schultz and Erika Richards met as toddlers, neither had any idea of the parallel lives they would lead. They becamefriends, they went to school together, andthanks to Unity Foundation, both received afinancial boost to attend college.

They progressed from playing house to graduating from Michigan City High School(Class of 2006) together. They also graduated together from the Ball State University School of Nursing (Class of 2011).

“Absolutely it was an honor to receive aUnity Foundation scholarship,” said Schultz,24, who is an emergency room nurse at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. “The people who donate the money helped make it possible for me to go to school.”

Richards immediately enrolled at Ball Stateafter high school, but Schultz attended a yearat Indiana University-Purdue University in

Indianapolis. When she transferred to BallState, she wound up on the same floor inthe dormitory with Richards. “People inour nursing classes couldn’t believe it,”said Richards.

The idea that two people who met as toddlers would graduate from college inthe same nursing class is a topicthat continues to amaze theirfriends. Schultz and Richards bothlaugh about it, and even thoughthey’re on opposite ends of the state,they say there is a bond that will always connect them.

Both say their opportunity to pursue acareer they love began by filling out anapplication with Unity Foundation, asking for some financial help.

“Unity Foundation is doing a greatthing,” said Richards.

FRIENDS SINCE TODDLERS: UNITY SCHOLARSHIPS HELP THEM BECOME NURSES

Erika and Jenna

Wouldn’t it be nice if100 years from nowthe people in yourcommunity appreciated

something youdid? Don’t thinkit can happen?Others havedone it, like JohnBarker or Mauriceand Herbert Fox.Only you don’t haveto be as wealthy as theBarkers or Foxes…Infact it only takes anickel!

Think of your home,

bank account(s), investments, life insur-ance, 401(k), IRA, etc. It is estimatedthat in the next 10 years, $1.5 billionof money and property (together calledassets) will be passed on from resi-dents of La Porte County to descen-dants, relatives, friends, charities, and(too much!) to the government. If weall increased the amount to charities bygiving assets to be set aside forever, wewould be just like the Barkers andFoxes. You may reduce taxes and con-trol what is “given” to the governmentand what stays here, in your own com-munity.

Let’s say we set a goal to give onedollar of every twenty to be perma-

nently used for our community’s fu-ture. That’s only 5% but collectivelyamounts to $77 million. These assetswill generate nearly $4 million to beused every year to improve lives in LaPorte County. Now add your namenext to Barker and Fox!

There are many ways to do this and aProfessional Advisor can help. Thestaff at Unity also helps provide confi-dential and free assistance.

So, if everyone would leave a shinynickel for every dollar they have accu-mulated…to the community wherethey have been supported…La PorteCounty will have a brighter future!

1010 Pine Lake Avenue is a “two acre treas-ure” that will keep the view of La Porte’s PineLake open for generations to come. The proj-

ect began in 2010when someonenoticed the “ForSale” sign andasked, “What’sgoing to gothere?” At thesame time, theUnity Foundationwas looking tomake an evengreater commu-nity impact. Withthe support ofmany others, theUnity Foundationstepped up asquarterback for

this project that no one group could do alone.

During 2012, the Love Our Lakes volunteershave been delighted with the excitement this project has generated.Most exciting are financial commitments of $820,000 toward our$1.2 million goal! Reaching this goal will mean that the property ispaid for, readied for transfer, and a maintenance endowment fundis in place. Support comes from a growing list individuals, fami-lies, businesses, clubs, foundations and grants.

The property itself is starting to take shape. In 2011, the La PortePark Foundation organized initial clean-up by demolishing un-sightly garages and removing rubble. In 2012, a grant from theNorthwest Indiana Construction Advancement Foundation pro-

vided concrete work on the sea-wall and demolition of a smallbuilding. Thankfully, we hadvolunteers step up to cut grassand continue clean-up. We con-tinue to work on plans to get the property ‘ready’ to gift it to theLa Porte Parks.

The ability to save a part of one of La Porte's greatest treasures is aonce in a lifetime opportunity. Be a part of it! Consider supportingthis Love Our Lakes project today!


“OUR ROLE HERE IS TO GET THINGS GOING AND COORDINATEACTION.”– Maggi Spartz

UNITY PARTNERS JOIN TO PRESERVE PINE LAKE VISTA

A TREASURED FRIEND

THE POWER OF A NICKEL IN LA PORTE COUNTY

ASSETSCash and Cash Equivalents $57,594 Other Current Assets 2,830 Equipment (Net of Depreciation) 1,241 Investments 19,566,161 Other Assets 88,981

Total Assets $19,716,807

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSPayables $32,144 Other Current Liabilities 133,676

Total Liabilities $165,820

Unrestricted Net Assets 1,999,609Temporarily Restricted Net Assets .Permanently Restricted Net Assets 17,551,378

Total Net Assets $19,550,987

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $19,716,807

Consolidated Statement of Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2011

REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORTInvestment Income

Interest and Dividends $469,718 Net Realized and Unrealized Investment Gains (715,453)

Administrative Fees Earned 18,133 Contributions and Grants 1,131,538 Management Fees (self-charged) 255,378 Subrental Income 9,420Change in Value of Charitable Remainder Trusts (2,201)

Total revenues, gains and other support $1,166,533

EXPENSESGrant Program $923,119 Supporting Services 760,726

Total expenses $1,683,845

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $(517,312)

The above represents condensed financial data for the year endingDecember 31, 2011 as provided by Applegate & Co. CPAs. A completeaudit report is available upon request. The Unity Foundation ofLaPorte County, Inc., is a tax-exempt public charity under IRS CodeSection 501 (c) (3).

As reported by our independent investment advisors, Fund EvaluationGroup, Inc., the returns for permanent assets under management (as of12/31/11) were -1.9% vs. our peer group benchmark of +2.0%. The 3-year return was 12.2% vs. our benchmark of 11.9%. The 5 year returnwas 2.3% vs. a benchmark of 1.8%.


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT DECEMBER 31, 2011

FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2011

Asset Growth—All Funds Grants & Scholarships Awarded

Education–Scholarships

19%

Arts & Culture3%

AnimalRelated1%

Religious2%

Human Services12%

Youth Development8%

CommunityDevelopment &Philanthropy

12%

Education Programs& Teacher Grants

28%

Environment &Recreation

3%

Health12%

Youth Development15%Environment &

Recreation1%

CommunityDevelopment &Philanthropy

4%

Human Services22%

Arts & Culture 6%

EducationPrograms

41%

Health11%

All Grants 2011 – $964,065

Community Fund Grants 2011 – $196,893


GRANT DISTRIBUTION 2011


GENEROUS DONORS FURTHER STUDENT DREAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONINVESTMENT IN OUR PEOPLE 2012

Multiple students benefit annually from theGustav J. & Elma A. Banzhaf Memorial

Scholarship, established to help graduatesof New Prairie High School. The Banzhafsleft a great gift upon their death to help

people they would never meet.

The Kabelin Family Scholarship supportsstudents who understand the value of workand who wish to further their educationbeyond high school. Kabelin family

members presented the honor this year—which coincides with the

100th anniversary of the business.

Isabelle Peterson created the PioneerScholarship because she is absolutely

passionate about the value of education andwants to make the world a better place.

It supports individuals like these students,who have a “pioneering” attitude.

Beth LeRoy set up a scholarship to honorher husband, Robert, a beloved La Porte

High School tennis coach from 1966–1989.This scholarship helps students who havelettered in the LPHS tennis program, even if

they don’t play in college.

Agricultural Scholarship - Nolan Sampson, Leslie Thomas

Diane Kay Bamberth Memorial Award -Martin Garcia, James O’Neal,Courtney West

Gustav J. and Elma A. BanzhafMemorial Award - Jessica Bealor,Megan Campos, Briana Davis,Breanne Dugan, Kala Erickson,Tom Feldt , Jessica Menke, StaciMrozinski, Megan Nix, NicholasRehlander, Carissa Sass, DrakeWisser

Bensz Family Scholarship - CatherineHuynh, Kayla Nelson, KarmynWalker

Lloyd G. and Betty Jane ClaytonScholarship - Nathan Mills, DanielStruebing

William Vernon Compton Scholarship -Jacob Archambault

Cunningham Scholarship - Cole Stephens

Anne H. Daley Youth Service BureauScholarship - Carissa Sass

Ernest and Mildred Delco Scholarship -Virginia Borolov, SarahMcCullough, Kyle Nole, KellySalyer

Carley Dickard Memorial Scholarship -Kelsie Zawada

Dr. and Mrs. Carl N. Fischer Scholarship -Melanie Beres, Jessica Kuiphoff

Gail’s Gift Scholarship - Megan Daurer, Stephanie Egle,Lindsay Kreighbaum, Ian Schult,Peyton Webb

James J. Guerrucci Music Award - Andrew Steck

Harold and Rowena Hargrave Scholarship - Heather Voorhees

Hiler Scholarship - Diana Garcia,Kelly Kincaid, Cesar Medina,Natalie Pope

Ruth M. Howe Scholarship - Haley Roberts, Britney Severs

Dr. King S. Jones Memorial Scholarship -Evan Schmidt

Arthur and Alice Kabelin Scholarship -Yana Alekseeva, Halie Hajek,Heather Mead, Isaiah Owen,Carter Perry

Kabelin Family Scholarship - Erin Howard, Kyle Richard

K.A.T. Volunteer Scholarship - Brea Llorens

Harry L. Kelling Memorial Scholarship –Andrew Bartels, Kathryn Kruse,Stuart West

LaPorte County Nursing Scholarship -Jenna Burke, Taylor Dye, RebeccaEhrick , Megan Eggert, SarahMumma, Julio Reyes, SpencerSacks, Raelynn Tannehill, EvaWilliamson, Clare Wisthoff

Robert E. LeRoy Scholarship - Amanda Barteczko, Adam Hawkins

Marylouise Lundgren Lossing Scholarship -Jordan Amor, Benjamin Barber,Brandon Cernel, MadisonChartier, Esmeralda Guzman,Samantha Holifield, MelodyOzdyck, Alex Redmon, AndrewSteck

Jack Lubeznik Scholarship - Kellie Deutscher, Aaron Fowler, Reid Gast, Conner Post

Terence Metcalf Memorial Scholarship -Leslie Thomas

Dr. Edwin C. and Alice J. Mueller Scholarship - Elijah Owen

Jan R. Nona Environmental Stewardship Award - KatieZakutansky

Pioneer Scholarship - CeliaHernandez, Katlin Lestinsky,Alfreda Nelson

Redington & Rootes Scholarship -Katrina Kemiel, Callie Miller,Courtney Miller, Michael Osborn,Brady Severs, Leslie Swanson,Jennifer Shelton, Maria Wagner,Gabrielle Weber

Ida M. Reffett Debate Scholarship -Jake Burns

Robert A. and Dorothy Rocke Scholarships - Sarah Chlebek,Shelby Cotter, Hanna Gielczyk,Sarah Harrison, Daniel Hill,Brittney Morgan, JenniferShelton, Andrew Taschler

Floyd O. and Betty L. ShunkScholarship - Andrew Bartels,Kelsey Fine, Alec James, CandaceJongkind, Bryn Masson, Sara Noe,Cassandra Swanson, Kara Ulrich,Jessica Wedow, Joseph Yagelski

Donald F. Scott Motivational Scholarship -Wanoka Dean, Eddie Fowler,Victoria Kuiken, Jalen Lewis,Wynn Wellman

Irvin E. Swanson Scholarship - Kory Buresh, Austin Butcher

John R. and Florene A. Troyer Scholarship - Kayana Pryor

Unity Foundation County-wideScholarship - Nolan Sampson

D. I. Walker Scholarship - Gabrielle Weber

Clarence Weinkauff, Jr. Award -Zachary Brown

Arlo and Jayne Westphal MemorialScholarship - Olivia Steele

As usual, La Porte County’s 2012 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are an awesome representation of today’s youth.Brittany Belkiewitz and Mitchell Orzech will receive full tuition scholarships, including required fees, and an annual book stipend of $900.

Brittany ranked first in her class at La Porte HighSchool and is the daughter of Jeffery and MarilynBelkiewitz. She shares that since a very young ageshe has “dreamed of traversing the globe.” In addition to volunteering with many local charitableefforts, Brittany has already started pursuing the passion for travel by volunteering at an orphanage inChile and participating in three other mission tripswith her church youth group. She is studying International Relations and Russian at Indiana University, with the goal to obtain a diplomatic position with the US Embassy in Moscow. With thebacking of her self-described “3Cs: creativity, compas-sion and commitment,” we’re sure that Brittany willsucceed in her service-focused career.

Mitchell also ranked first in his class at Michigan CityHigh School. He is the son of Michael and NicoleOrzech, and is attending Rose-Hulman Institute ofTechnology to study mathematics and physics.

Since his early years, Mitchell has loved mathematics, inheriting that talent from his father.He enjoys the challenges of solving problems, and isdebating the potential of an engineering career.

Mitchell has shared his compassionate nature, inactivities such as tutoring, volunteering at IUHealth La Porte VNA Services and Coolspring Elementary School, and coaching soccer for special needs students.

With his excellent communication skills and personable personality, we also foresee successfor Mitchell in future endeavors.

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LILLY SCHOLARS 2012BRITTANY BELKIEWITZ AND MITCHELL ORZECH POISED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

When a child curls up in a corner with a book, or an adult readsto a child, something magical happens. The world outside dis-appears, and he or she embraces the voice of the author, absorbsnew words and becomes accustomed to the rhythm of the Eng-

lish language.

However, reading is a skillthat children have to learn inorder to master, and manystudents enter school unpre-pared to tackle the chal-lenges of literacy.

Why We Should CareSome students are at a par-ticular disadvantage. Forty-three percent of childrenyounger than six live inpoverty, according to a Columbia University studycited by the Jumpstart edu-cation nonprofit. They havelimited access to age-ap-propriate books, and re-

ceive an average of 25 hours of one-on-one picture bookreading at home—compared to their middle-class peers at1,000–1,500 hours.

Children without adequate reading preparation enter school ata disadvantage, as standard (basal) readers assume an averagereading level. An underprepared child may find “catching up”frustrating or impossible.

This has long-term consequences. Former Senator EvanBayh, referenced in the above study report, stated readingskills are so connected to future success in school and inlife that “determining the number of new prisons to build isbased, in part, on the number of second graders not readingat second-grade level.”

Creating Change from the Ground UpEducators are taking a new look at the way children learnto read, and a local school system, with the help of literacycoaches supported by the Unity Foundation, has adopted aleveled reading system wherein children learn at their ownpace and often catch up to their peers.

Three years ago, New Prairie United School Corporation(NPUSC) began a partnership with Lakeshore Alliance forStudent Success to train educators as literacy coaches. The

program had a clear impact on teachers’ methods and students’skills. Lisa Smiertelny has taught 15 years at Rolling Prairie,and says: “Starting balanced literacy is like taking how youteach, wiping it clean and starting on a crisp, clean slate.”

The Secret to SuccessBalanced or leveled literacy programs use small groupwork, organized and labeled books, and teacher educationto create a more open learning environment. Because themethods are so different, the literacy coaches are key.

The program was such a great success that when initialfunding ran out, NPUSC approached Unity to support an ad-ditional year. Not only are K-1 teachers trained in the meth-ods, but second and third grade educators also receivedtraining. The Unity grant funding further provides materialsand resources to support the teachers and students.

Balanced literacy has made a clear impact on the students.As Rolling Prairie Teacher Julie Kirkham estimates, “Afterone year, it appears that more students are reading at orabove grade level by the end of the year, which is givingthem a strong base to build upon before reaching tests suchas IREAD. It gives us an opportunity to focus on the skillsthat struggling readers need to help them grow as well.”

UNITY & NEW PRAIRIE JOIN FORCES TO BOOST LITERACY FOR LIFE

READING FOR LIFE


– former Sen. Evan Bayh

“...DETERMININGTHE NUMBEROF NEW PRISONS TOBUILD IS BASED...ON THE NUMBEROF 2NDGRADERS NOTREADING AT2ND GRADELEVEL.”

Kingsford Heights Wesleyan ChurchLa Lumiere SchoolLa Porte City Police DepartmentLa Porte Community Concert AssociationLa Porte Community School CorporationLa Porte Community School Corporation - Boston Middle SchoolLa Porte Community School Corporation - Hailmann Elementary SchoolLa Porte Community School Corporation - Handley Elementary SchoolLa Porte County Conservation Trust FundLa Porte County Habitat for HumanityLa Porte County Historical SocietyLa Porte County Parks FoundationLa Porte County Public LibraryLa Porte County Symphony OrchestraLa Porte Family YMCALa Porte Family YMCA Community Child Care and Learning CenterLa Porte Hospital FoundationLa Porte Service LeagueLeadership La Porte CountyLincoln Street Boys & Girls ClubLiteracy Council/Healthy Communities of La Porte CountyMarquette Catholic High SchoolMetropolitan School District of New Durham TownshipMichiana Humane Society & SPCAMichiana Resources


Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern IndianaAmerican Association of University WomenAmerican Legion Post 83American Red Cross - La Porte County ChapterBethany Retreat HouseBoy Scouts of America - LaSalle CouncilBoys and Girls Club of Michigan CityCampus Life/Youth for Christ La PorteCASA / Harmony HouseCatholic Charities Diocese of GaryCatholic Charities Family CenterCF LeadsCitizens Concerned for the HomelessCouncil on FoundationsDiscovery Charter SchoolDowns Syndrome Association of Northwest IndianaDunebrook Child Advocacy CenterDunes HouseEta Eta Chapter of Psi Iota XiFestival Players GuildFirst Congregational ChurchFood Bank of Northern IndianaFood for the PoorFranciscan Community Services - St. Anthony HospiceThe Garner FoundationGreater La Porte Chamber of CommerceGreater La Porte Economic Development Corporation on behalf of La Porte County Economic Development Alliance, Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation, and Michigan City Economic Development Corporation

The Greatest InvestmentHousing OpportunitiesImagination Station Early Childhood Learning CenterIndependent Cat SocietyIndiana Grantmakers AllianceIndiana Youth InstituteInternational Friendship GardensJack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the ArtsJunior Achievement Serving La Porte CountyKingsbury Town Council

2011 GRANTS GIVEN FOR GOOD IN LA PORTE COUNTY

Boy Scouts LaSalle Council members made tasty treats for their feathered friends at the Bird Festival event. Afterschoolscouting in Michigan City elementary schools is supported

by a Unity grant. www.lasallecouncilbsa.org.

Southtown Beach Property Owners AssociationSt. John's United Church of ChristSt. Joseph Catholic SchoolSt. Mary's CollegeStepping Stone Shelter For WomenSupplemental United PantrySwanson Activity CenterUnited Way of La Porte CountyUnity Foundation of La Porte CountyVNA Foundation of La Porte CountyWanatah Chamber of CommerceWestville Area Chamber of Commerce

Women's Care CenterWorthy Women's Recovery HomeYoung People's Theatre CompanyYouth Service Bureau of La Porte County

2011 GRANTS FOR TEACHERS

La Porte Community SchoolsBoston Middle School - Bonnie DeWolf

Kesling Middle School - Charity Shouse

Michigan City Area SchoolsBarker Middle School - Lesa Cotto, Amy Hamann, Hannah McKee, Val Mecklenburg



Michigan City Area SchoolsMichigan City Area Schools Club Discovery/Middle School After-School Program

Michigan City Area Schools - Dress for SuccessMichigan City Area Schools Hour for Ours/School-Based MentoringMichigan City Area Schools - Michigan City High SchoolMichigan City Area Schools Teacher Innovation FundMichigan City Chamber Music Festival Inc.Michigan City Housing AuthorityMichigan City Public LibraryMichigan City Soul SteppersMichigan City United Jewish Welfare FundMill Creek Community Lions ClubNazareth HomeNew Prairie United School CorporationNew Prairie United School Corporation New Prairie Middle SchoolNorth Central Community Action AgenciesNorthwest Indiana Quality of Life CouncilNotre Dame Catholic Church & SchoolOpen Door Adolescent Health CenterOpen Door Health CenterParents & Friends, Inc.Porter County Community FoundationPresbyterian Church Foundation of La PortePurdue FoundationPurdue University North CentralQueen of All Saints Roman Catholic SchoolREAD La Porte CountyReal ServicesReins of LifeRolling Prairie Business & Community AssociationRotary Club of Michigan City FoundationSalvation Army - La PorteSalvation Army - Michigan CitySamaritan Counseling Center, Inc.Save the Dunes Conservation FundService League of Michigan CityShirley Heinze Land TrustSinai TempleSocial & Learning InstituteSouth Central Community SchoolsSouth Shore Dance Alliance

– John M. Mutz (Past President of Lilly Endowment, Inc.)

WE BELIEVE THAT THE FORMATION OF UNITY FOUNDATION OF LA PORTE COUNTY MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS IN THE COUNTY’S HISTORY.”

Edgewood Elementary School - Jean EwingElston Middle School - Laura Daly, Shannon Galloway, Adam Goebel,Samantha Greenwood, Amy Wojasinski-Labis

Joy Elementary School - Susan Baldwin, Jan Ferraro, Meg Kanyer,Ashley Medley

Krueger Middle School - Erica Ackerson, Shirley Allen, Brenda Christianson,Sharon Schuman, Robin Shipley

Lake Hills Elementary School - Shannon Chavis, Leanne Lamport, Erin Lozano,Janis Mitchell, DeAnna Munoz, Leanne Rogers, DeAnna Roths

Marsh Elementary School - Pam Sassaman, Renate Zavesky

Niemann Elementary School - Boback Eghbali, Holly Stanisci, Kimberly Stepp

Pine Elementary School - LouAnn Porter

Springfield Elementary School - Lisa Bailey, Ann Frump, Nancy Gonzalez,Kristin Smith, Janelle Spolyar, Sheri Tuesburg

Michigan City Parochial SchoolsNotre Dame Catholic School - Linda Barr, Kathleen Beeler, Kathlene Bobillo,Barbara Brandon, Kathy Dolezal, Luci Mazac, Ellie Parkerson, Ben Potts,Christine Roder

Queen of All Saints Catholic School - Elda SmithSt. Paul Lutheran School - Debbie Boone, Becky Lane, Jamiee Przybylinski, Kim Zdyb

St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic School - Denise Delaney, Kristi Har

Students at St. Stanislaus Catholic School enjoyed learning aboutthe life and style of artist Georges Seurat. They then practiced his“pointillism” method of painting with tiny dots of paint, rather

than brush strokes.

Members of Boys & Girls Club of Michigan City enjoy projectsthat help them learn about healthy lifestyles, such as growingtheir own vegetables. The club is supported by a Unity grant.Check out their good work at www.boysandgirlsclubmc.com



Unity Foundation recognizes that literacy is a key component to ahealthy community, and many grants have been made throughthe years to support reading and tutoring projects. These BostonMiddle School students earned a trip to a large book store andhad the difficult task of choosing just one book to take home.

“IT IS OUR CHALLENGE TO CREATE A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY.”– Philip A. Sprague (Founding Board member)

Unity Foundation has a fund to meet every need. It onlytakes a little to get one of your own started. Call us to findout more! The following is a list of the existing funds heldby Unity.

These funds are established to benefit the specific community towhich they are directed. They are flexible funds, responsive toever-changing needs. A knowledgeable group of local peoplemonitor community needs and resources and have thechallenging task of deciding how to best use the funds.

COMMUNITY FUNDSUnity Foundation Community FundRuth W. Pollingue Community FundJohn P. & Anne H. Daley Community FundErnest and Mildred Delco Community FundJohn A. & Dorothy Sieb Carstens FundCharles T. & Pauline J. Dye Endowment FundHanna, Indiana Community FundWestville, Indiana Community FundPhilip A. Sprague Community Fund

DONOR ADVISED FUNDSBensz Family Advised FundBrennan Family FundMilton L. and Sylvia R. Bankoff Memorial FoundationMuriel R. and Myron E. Berkson, M.D., FundFred and Helen Brust Family FundPauline M. Dent Memorial FundDent and Sterger Families Foundation FundMicky Gallas Family FundHay Family Advised FundJack L. Jones Advised FundKabelin Family FundLindsey O’Brien Kesling FoundationKora Family FundLake Family Fund for La Porte County Lake FundLighthouse Place Charitable FundShirley Lubeznik Advised FundBruce and Julia Manner Social Capital FundMcDermott Family FundLeigh and Marcia Morris Fund William E. Nickels Memorial FundJerome C. and Kathy A. Orcutt FundDavid M. Parry FoundationPontius Family Foundation

Random Acts of Kindness FundRansom Family FundTom and Judy Ringo Advised FundBurton B. Ruby Foundation FundSalmon Family FundPaul and Terri Sammann FundDonald F. Scott FundSeegers Family FundScott E. and Kimberly A. Siefker FundTicsay Family Charitable FoundationJohn & Jean Vail Advised FundRobert W. and Sharon L. Wright Community FundAnonymous Funds

FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS & AGENCY FUNDS:These funds benefit a specific charitable organization orcause.

Animal Care And Animal EducationIndependent Cat Society: Promotes the welfare of allanimals, especially cats, and an aggressive spay / neuterprogram in the Northwest Indiana region. La Porte County Small Animal Shelter: Supports the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter to provide a safe andcaring environment for stray animals in need.Michiana Humane Society: Supports homeless and/orabused domestic animals while educating the communityabout kindness for all.Polad Animal Care Fund: Helps animals that havebecome homeless as a result of their owner’s death,disappearance, or inability to care for them.


FUNDS: FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS

La Porte Service League has presented an annual play as culturalenrichment for county schoolchildren for 79 years. The 2012

play featured League members as actresses in the locally writtenwork, “Why Do I Have to Do My Homework?” Unity helped

sponsor the event through a community grant. Visit the La PorteService League page on Facebook.


Washington Park Zoo Fund: Supports the MC ZoologicalSociety, especially animal care and habitat improvement.Clarence Weinkauff Jr. Grant Fund: Promotes the 4–Hswine program and the breeding of swine in La Porte County.

Arts and CultureArts United Fund of LaPorte County: Promotes fine andperforming arts in La Porte County.Bankoff Family Fund for the Sinai Sunday EveningForum: Brings the “world” closer to home through thislong-standing speaker series.Barry Dulyea Arts for Children Fund: Enriches the livesof youth through the fine arts.Beverly Shores History Museum and Art Gallery Fund:Preserves the history of Beverly Shores and supports thehistoric “Depot” art gallery.Dale E. Landsman Arts Foundation: Supports fine arts,including education and appreciation; commercial arts ofadvertising and graphic design. Dunes Arts Foundation Endowment: Supports fine andperforming arts for children and adults in La Porte County. Eugene & Marilyn Glick Arts Fund: Promotes fine andperforming arts in La Porte.Festival Players Guild Endowment Fund: Supports year-round professional and semi-professional theaterproductions and related activities.

Indiana Humanities Council Fund: Supports humanitiesprograms in La Porte County. Jack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts: Helpsfund special projects and to introduce local students tomuseum situations and art appreciation. La Porte County Symphony Fund: Brings qualityorchestral programs to La Porte County.

Ted and Ruth Rohrabaugh Fund for the Michigan CityLakefront Amphitheater: Buys music for the MichiganCity Municipal Band.

Community Development & PhilanthropyEconomic Development Investment Fund: Supportscounty-wide economic development.Jim Jessup Future Leaders Fund: Supports communityleadership development opportunities.Kankakee Valley Workforce Development Fund:Provides education and training for skill development andenhancement of residents.Kiwanis Club of LaPorte Charitable Fund: Supports thecharitable activities of the Kiwanis Club of La Porte,Indiana.Michigan City Lion Charities, Inc. Endowment Fund:Provides support to assist charitable organizations inMichigan City. Rotary Club Foundation of Michigan City: Supportsscholarships and charitable activities of the Michigan CityClub.George H. and Madeline A. Smrt West SideNeighborhood Fund: Benefits the West Side Neighborhoodof Michigan City.Unity Operating Endowment Fund: Helps Unity to helpothers…forever.United Way of Greater La Porte County Endowment:Helps fund United Way operations.Unity Foundation Operating Fund: Supports day-to-dayoperations needed to serve La Porte County.


The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra wows its audienceswith many exciting concerts and events each year, including thepopular Children’s Concert. Help the symphony continue to bringquality orchestral programs to the community in its 40th seasonby donating to the La Porte County Symphony Fund at Unity.

Check out the concert schedule at www.lcso.net.

The La Porte County Family YMCAChild Care Center was pleased toachieve a Unity grant to purchasegliders to rock the infants andchildren. The center is a fully

licensed, curriculum-based facility,which has achieved Level 4 Paths

to Quality certification andaccreditation from National EarlyChildhood Program Accreditation.www.lpymca.org/programs/child-

care-a-learning-center.

EducationBarbara A. Carmen Memorial Fund: Endows teacherswith grants for special enrichment programs in public andparochial schools in Michigan City.La Lumiere School Endowment Fund: Supports LaLumiere School, a coeducational and rigorous college-preparatory school.Janet Collings Drayton Teacher Innovation Fund:Supports innovative classroom projects that bring learningto life for students attending Kingsbury Elementary School.Haiti Children’s Education Fund: To create a betterworld by providing high school education to the mostneedy and most promising orphans in Haiti.Ivy Tech Community College Pejic Campus - MichiganCity Fund: Supports Ivy Tech’s Pejic Campus indelivering professional, technical, and lifelong education.Language Arts Fund for Queen of All Saints: Supports“Hoosier Books” program and other language artsprograms. La Porte County Educational Advancement Fund:Support efforts to increase people’s success in school, workand life.La Porte High School Class of 1952 Endowment Fund:To help keep LPHS a great place to grow and learn.Leadership LaPorte County Fund: Assists Leadership LaPorte County in its mission to help make La Porte Countymore “leader-full.” League of Women Voters Education Fund: Supportseducational activities of the La Porte County League. Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce EducationFoundation: Enhances the quality of public educationthrough programs not normally funded through tax dollars. Michigan City Area Schools Endowment Fund: Supportsthe schools as “the unifying force of our diversecommunity.”Michigan City Education Foundation: Currently fundssmall grants for teachers to develop and implement creativeprograms in the classroom in grades K–8.J. Robert and Marjorie Miller Teacher AdvancementFund: Promote teacher excellence within the La PorteCommunity Schools. Teacher Innovation Fund for MCAS:Provides smallgrants to support educators who develop or replicateinnovative approaches and methods to make learning moreeffective and exciting.Westville Schools (MSD of New Durham Twp)Endowment: Enhances the Westville schools, grades K -12 ,now and forever.

Bill and Kitty Wolf Art Teacher Advancement Fund:Promote art teacher excellence in the La Porte CommunitySchools.

Emergency Housing and ServicesLa Porte County Chapter—American Red CrossEndowment Fund: Provides relief to the victims ofdisaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respondto emergencies. Sand Castle Shelter for Children and Families: Providestemporary lodging for families with the goal of securingpermanent housing. The Salvation Army of Michigan City: Help theSalvation Army to meet people’s most basic human needs.The Salvation Army of Michigan City Major BuildingRepairs Fund: Maintains buildings so that it can continueto provide “soup, soap and salvation” to those in need.Stepping Stone Shelter Endowment Fund: Providesemergency shelter for women and their children who arevictims of domestic violence.



Miya Jackson wrote an essay nominating her father, RayJackson, for Stepping Stone Shelter’s 2012 Father of The YearContest. A community grant supported this annual contest, andthe Jacksons were happy to be recognized at Stepping Stone’sannual Awards Ceremony. www.steppingstoneshelter.org

Environment, Parks, & RecreationBarker Woods Stewardship Fund: Providesenvironmental stewardship for the Barker Woods NaturePreserve and other properties.Environmental Improvement Fund for La PorteCounty: Supports projects and programs that improve thequality of land, air and/or waters of La Porte County. Fort LaPlay Porte Endowment: Provides long-termmaintenance of Fort La Play Porte, at Kesling Park. Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center TuitionAssistance Fund: Helps La Porte County students attendthe many outstanding and experiential environmentallearning programs.International Friendship Gardens Fund: Supports thegardens, programs and ground facilities. June B. Kelley Garden Fund for Long Beach: Preserves,maintains and develops public gardens in Long Beach,Indiana.La Porte City Park Foundation Fund: Supportsmaintenance and improvement of La Porte City parks. LaPorte County Conservation Trust Fund: Providesfunds to purchase vital natural areas and protectbiodiversity in LaPorte County. La Porte County Park Foundation Fund: Supports landacquisition, park improvements, and matching funds forpark grants. La Prairie Environment and Art Fund: Provides culturalexperiences integrating art, agriculture, and theenvironment.Long Beach Tree Fund: Preserves and enhances treepopulation in Long Beach. Mill Pond Park Fund: Supports the Mill Pond Park inUnion Mills.Jan Nona Environmental Stewardship Award Fund:Rewards students or teachers in the Michigan City area, tomove beyond being an ordinary citizen and becomeinvolved in environmental issues in the community.Pine Lake Project Endowment Fund: Supports thepreservation of the view of Pine Lake, “keeping her acommunity treasure” for generations to come.Rotary Special Projects Fund: Supports the MichiganCity Rotary Club’s special projects. Save the Dunes Conservation Fund Endowment:Supports environmental programs and operations. Shirley Heinze Land Trust Endowment for La PorteCounty: Supports acquisition of natural areas forpreservation in La Porte County; restores and maintainsbiological integrity of the natural landscape.

Urban Forestry Fund: Helps to preserve, enhance theurban tree population in and around Michigan City.

Family Support Children’s Fund (Child Abuse Prevention): SupportsDunebrook as it maintains the child advocacy center,increases community awareness of child abuse/neglect andcoordinates services for victims and families. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Fund:Supports efforts to advocate safe, permanent homes forabused and neglected children. La Porte Family YMCA Child Care Center Fund:Supports the expanded childcare center on Monroe Street inLa Porte.Women’s Care Center of Greater La Porte CountyEndowment Fund: To support the local Women’s CareCenters and their outreach to pregnant women and their babies.

Womens Well-Being Fund: Improve the well-being ofwomen and girls.

Health Care Related Duneland Health Council, Inc.: Dedicated to improvinghealth and general welfare of the greater Michigan Citycommunity. La Porte Hospital Foundation Fund: Provides fundingfor foundation operations. Open Door Health Center Endowment Fund: Providesincome for the emergency medicine account. Dr. R. Thomas Rocke SMILE Foundation: Providesfinancial assistance for orthodontic treatment ofdisadvantaged children in LaPorte County.


The Washington Park Bandstand is a graceful structure, supportedby The Marquette Quester’s Historic Preservation fund for

generations to cherish.


Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City Fund:Supports a variety of projects that promote St. Anthony’smission. VNA of La Porte County Endowment: Provides healthand social services to those who do not qualify forinstitutional care or prefer to stay in their own environment.

Historic PreservationRumely/Allis Chalmers La Porte Heritage Center Fund:Provides support to preserve the history of the Rumely andAllis-Chalmers companies’ important, innovative andiconic machinery.Washington Park Bandstand Fund: Supports work withthe Marquette Questers to maintain the historic bandstand.Michigan City Lighthouse Catwalk Maintenance:Assists in restoration and maintenance.

Housing and FoodAffordable Housing Fund for the Greater MichiganCity Area: Supports affordable housing for low-tomoderate-income households.Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary: Provides aChristian response to help meet a variety of human needs inLaPorte County. Food Bank of Northern Indiana Fund: Helps feedhungry families in LaPorte County. The Garner Foundation:Provides funding for holiday(Thanksgiving and Christmas) dinners for people in theMichigan City area who would otherwise go hungry or bealone. Homeward Bound Walk Fund: Supports housingagencies participating in the Annual Homeward BoundWalk for Homelessness.Housing Opportunities Endowment Fund: Supportsdevelopment and provision of safe, decent, and affordablehousing and customized support services.La Porte County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.Endowment Fund: Improves living conditions forMichigan City area people in need. La Porte County Meals on Wheels Endowment:Delivers nutritious meals to the homebound in the greaterMichigan City area.Lorraine Gehrke Orlowski Fund for Housing &Homelessness: Assists in preventing homelessness andhelping people who find themselves without a safe andhabitable place to live.

Literacy & Library ServicesKay Franklin Commemorative Fund: Furthers literacyand literature, particularly for the benefit of those at risk ofilliteracy due to economic and/or cultural disadvantage. LaCrosse Public Library Endowment Fund: To supportlibrary expansion, programs and services. La Porte County Public Library Endowment Fund:Provides information, education, recreation resources, andemerging technologies to benefit the community.Marquette Catholic High School Library: Providesfunds to purchase books, audio-visual and computerequipment, and other learning materials. Michigan City Public Library Unity Fund: Supportscollections and programs.Read La Porte County Literacy Fund: To increasereading, math and English skills in the community throughtutoring.Reading is Fundamental Fund of AAUW: SupportsReading is Fundamental program and other charitableactivities of M.C. AAUW.Unity Foundation Literacy Fund: To remove barriers toeducation and improve literacy.

Mental Well BeingMental Health Fund of La Porte County: Promotesquality mental health resources for consumers of mentalhealth services, families, and the community.Samaritan Counseling Centers Fund: Supports thecommunity-based, interfaith counseling and educationalservice.

Pat Boy participated as a City Council representative duringMayors for Meals by delivering to her Michigan City district, alongwith Bob Uremovich and his dog, Kiki. He delivers two routesevery week—equaling 98 times per year. Ed Cisler is the happy

recipient. Meals on Wheels provided 61,296 in 2011.www.laportecountymealsonwheels.org



Worthy Women Recovery Home, Inc. EndowmentFund: Supports WWRH, Inc. to provide recentlyincarcerated women with programs and tools necessary toempower them to live as positive role models.

Positive Youth Development 4H of La Porte County: Supports the 4–H Program tohelp youth develop important life skills.Boys & Girls Club of Michigan City: Provides inspirationand enables youth between 6 and 18 years of age to becomeresponsible, productive, caring citizens. Boy Scouts (LaSalle Council #165): Helps children in thedevelopment of character, value, and citizenship trainingthrough fun programs in the out of doors. Charles Westcott Youth Fund: Supports education andrecreational activities for youth in the greater MichiganCity area. Foundations for Youth (Youth Service Bureau, BigBrothers/Big Sisters): Supports a wide variety ofprograms to benefit area youth. Hands off Heroin Fund, MSD New Durham TwpSchools: Encourages students to make positive choices intheir lives.Junior Achievement of Michigan City: Provides JuniorAchievement and economics programs in all Michigan Cityarea schools, sending positive messages about business andgovernment. La Porte County Fair Unity Fund: Supports the fair, and4-H programs and awards. La Porte Family YMCA Fund: Assists the La PorteFamily YMCA to support children and families throughouttheir service area. MCAS Education Enrichment & Dress For SuccessFund: Supports school uniforms, afterschool care,mentoring, and other non-tax supported programs.New Prairie Athletic Capital Fund: Supports capitalprojects for athletic programs within the New Prairie, IN,School Corp. District. Philip A. Sprague Care & Share Fund: Helps La PorteCounty youth discover the joy of philanthropy. Tuholski & Oberlie Environment and Arts Fund forYouth: Brings the environment and the arts closer to youngpeople in the Michigan City area. Youth 2 Youth Endowment Fund: Promotes a hands-onprogram that teaches youth to be responsible grant makersand grant seekers.

ReligiousBethel Presbyterian Church of Union Mills FundEvelyn and Robert Johnson Fund for the First ChristianChurch of La PorteFirst Congregational Church of M.C. FundPresbyterian Church Foundation of La PorteSinai Temple of Michigan City EndowmentSt. John’s United Church of Christ, Michigan CityTrinity ChurchWanatah Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Senior Citizen Well Being and Other-AbledLegacy Fund for the Swanson Activity Center for OlderAdults: Sustains the Center as it serves senior citizens inthe greater La Porte area.

Library Services for the Disabled Fund: Helps theMichigan City Public Library better serve the disabled. Michiana Resources, Inc. Endowment: Providesvocational, developmental, and advocacy services forpeople with disabilities and/or other vocationaldisadvantages to enhance their individual potential. Parents & Friends, Inc. Endowment: Strengthens growthof individuals, especially persons with disabilities, inmaking choices, becoming self reliant and living a fullyindependent life within their community. Social & Learning Institute for the DisadvantagedEndowment: Offers a unique educational experience formentally, physically, and/or emotionally disadvantagedyoung adults who are unable to attend public school orparticipate in another program.



At the Sunflower Fair, READ La Porte County, Inc. ExecutiveDirector Mary Hedge (left) and board member / ESL studentChrista Pinkepank helped spread the good news about READ’s25th anniversary of offering tutoring programs. Unity helped

the organization offer specialized dyslexia training through a community grant

Senior Independence Fund:Assists Parents and Friends,Inc. in meeting the needs of the elderly by offeringtransportation, nutrition, guardianship, financial counselingand other services.

Awards and ScholarshipsAgricultural ScholarshipDiane Kay Bamberth Memorial AwardGustav J. and Elma A. Banzhaf Scholarship FundBensz Family Scholarship FundBarbara Brandon Piano/Organ Achievement AwardDr. Windham Bremer ScholarshipLloyd G. and Betty Jane Clayton ScholarshipWilliam Vernon Compton ScholarshipEarl and Faye Cunningham Scholarship Anne H. Daley Youth Service Bureau ScholarshipR.E. Daly III La Lumiere Scholarship Ernest and Mildred Delco Scholarship Carley Dickard Memorial Scholarship FundDr. and Mrs. Carl N. Fischer Scholarship FundGail’s Gift Scholarship J. & J. Guerrucci Family FoundationHarold and Rowena Hargrave Scholarship Robert J. Hiler Memorial ScholarshipRuth Howe Memorial Nursing ScholarshipThe Ingersoll TrustDr. King S. Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund Arthur & Alice Kabelin ScholarshipKabelin Family ScholarshipKAT Volunteer ScholarshipHarry Kelling Scholarship FundSandra Calkins Kowalski Community Nursing FundLa Porte Amateur Musical ScholarshipLa Porte County Nursing Scholarship FundRobert E. LeRoy Tennis ScholarshipLilly Endowment Community Scholarship William P. & Mary Lou Linnen Fund for St. Mary’s College

Linnen Memorial Fund for La LumiereMarilouise Lossing Education FundJack Lubeznik Scholarship FundTerence Metcalf Memorial ScholarshipM.C. Summer Festival Scholarship FundDr. Edwin C. and Alice J. Mueller ScholarshipLoyal Perlich Outstanding Speaker Award Redington & Rootes Scholarship Pioneer Scholarship Fund Ida M. Reffett Debate Scholarship

Robert A. & Dorothy W. Rocke Scholarship Frank and Dorothy Schellin Scholarship Donald F. Scott Scholarship Floyd O. & Betty L. Shunk ScholarshipEdward B. Siperek & Grace A. Steele Siperek ScholarshipIrvin E. Swanson FundJohn R. and Florene A. Troyer ScholarshipUnity Foundation County-Wide Scholarship

D.I. Walker Scholarship Arlo & Jayne WestphalMemorial Scholarship



Unity Foundation is a champion of innovation. Maggi Spartzstands next to a banner honoring Rolling Prairie principal,Angie Hambling for her induction into the Society of Inno-vators of Northwest Indiana Ivy Tech. Hambling and herteam's innovation was the creation of the Activity Center

and its location near the families it serves.

Students enjoy community activities through the Youth ServiceBureau program, including providing friendly interaction at theLa Porte County Small Animal Shelter. Unity grants supportYSB’s “School Buddies” and “Kids on the Block” programs.For more details, check out www.youthservicebureau.com.

DONORS: FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS


All of the good works that you’ve read about would never be possible without the following people whohave given of their dollars, their time and their talents.

Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the NW Indiana ConstructionAdvancement Foundation, a section of concrete is restored to ‘likenew’ condition for the Pine Lake Project. Craftsmen from Local 81Laborers Union working for Larson-Danielson Construction get

the job done.

Fo r t h e p r o t e c t i o n o f o u r d ono r s , t h e i r n ames h a v e be en e l im i n a t e d f r om th i s v e r s i o n .


Students in the Safe Harbor Club Discovery program throughMichigan City Area Schools benefit from homework help, as wellas a variety of enrichment opportunities and friendly fellowship. AUnity grant supported this programming in three middle schools.



Fred Conner was recognized by Harmony House / CASA ofLa Porte as "Child Advocate of the Year" for 2012. Unityhelped support honoring these essential volunteers at theannual appreciation dinner. Discover how to join the CASA

program and work as a youth court advocate atwww.lpcasa.com.




Mentor Don Wenig and LaShayla Johnson enjoy spending timetogether through the Hours for Ours program in Michigan Cityschools. Unity Foundation is pleased to provide grants for thisimportant program which builds bonds of support between

youth and caring adults nurturing their potential. Last year 142matches were made. http://mcas.schoolwires.net//Domain/61



The Independent Cat Society is a no-kill shelter whosemission is to promote the welfare of all animals by

working to reduce pet overpopulation, educate the public,prevent cruelties to animals, promote responsible pet

ownership, and promote more humane. You can supportthem through their fund with Unity Foundation.


Jim Jessup, Facilitator at Leadership La Porte County, speaks tomembers of the high school leadership program at their openingretreat held at Purdue North Central. Unity helps support adultand youth leadership efforts in La Porte County. Find out about

these programs at www.leadershiplaportecounty.com


FRIENDS: HELPING FRIENDS TO BETTER OUR COMMUNITY


Melinda Nagle of Edward Jones procured her second Gold Key for assisting a clientwho desired to create a fund with Unity Foundation. Professional advisors who wouldlike to learn more about how their clients can benefit La Porte County forever may

call 219-879-0327.

“WE AREDELIGHTED WECAN PROVIDEBADLY NEEDEDFUNDS FORWORTHYCAUSES. THIS ISJUST THEBEGINNING.EVERYONE WHOHELPED BUILDTHECOMMUNITYFUND HAS MADETHIS POSSIBLE.”– Michael Brennan

Co-Chair, Founding board member

WE KNOW OUR NAMES ARE SIMILAR, BUT HERE’S THE DIFFERENCE…Community Foundations, like Unity, strive tobuild permanent funds to benefit thecommunity forever—often through peoplegiving assets or through estates. Funds areinvested to provide an annual stream ofincome to charities.

United Ways raise funds every year bypeople giving via payroll deductionand outright gifts. Most of the moneyraised is spent every year for charitiesthrough an extensive review process.

FRIENDS: HELPING FRIENDS TO BETTER OUR COMMUNITY


Through convening the Home Team with DunelandHealth Council, Unity Foundation is a strong

supporter of local homeless prevention initiatives,including the annual Homeward Bound Walk.

Proceeds supported six organizations that provideservices to families and individuals in need.

“HOW MANY OF USCOULD REMEMBER THENAME OF OUR GREAT-GREAT-GRANDFATHERS? I HAVE A WAY TO ASSUREYOUR GREAT-GREATGRANDCHILDRENWILL REMEMBER... UNITY FOUNDATION!”– Daniel E. Lewis, Jr., Esq.

Founding Board member

“I HAVE SEEN THE 'MIRACLE OF ENDOWMENT'WORK. IT'S LIKE THE GOOSE THAT KEEPSLAYINGGOLDEN EGGS.”– Sylvia Bankoff, former

Unity Investment

Committee member

David Albers,AFS CompanyWilliam Anderson, CPAPaul Applegate,Applegate & Co. CPAsMichael P. Burns, Burns Law FirmRobin Clark, La Porte Savings BankRobert Cutler, Jr., Cutler Funeral HomeLeon Dargis, Harbour TrustV. Michael Drayton, Drayton, Biege, Sirugo & Elloitt, LLPWilliam A. Elliott, Drayton, Biege, Sirugo & Elloitt, LLPGreta Friedman,AttorneyShaw Friedman,AttorneyTim Gartland, Edward JonesAlicia Gloyeske,AttorneySteve Gronceski, CFP, Strategic Financial Group, LLCLynn E. Haverstock, Ott/Haverstock Funeral ChapelWilliam E. Hedge,AttorneyCynthia Hedge,AttorneyRalph Howes, Howes and HowesMichael A. Jankowske, CFP, Strategic Financial Group, LLCJim Kaminski, Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & JonesJohn A. Kaylor, Schmitt & Kaylor, CPAsDale Knouse, Cutler Funeral HomeDeborah J. Koller, Edward JonesDaniel E. Lewis, Jr., Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & JonesDavid McCain, Drayton, Biege, Sirugo & Elloitt, LLPBarry F. McDonnell,AttorneyDuane Mertl, Horizon Trust & Investment ManagementAnn Metcalf, Angelos & RardinMelinda S. Nagle, CFP, Edward JonesStephanie Oberlie, Harbour TrustJustin M. Padgett, CFP, Valeo Financial Advisors, LLCDavid F. Pendergast, Edward JonesLawrence Rardin, Angelos & RardinCheryl Reinhart, Edward JonesPatrick W. Reynolds, Ott/Haverstock Funeral ChapelMichael V. Riley,AttorneyBob Rose, Harbour TrustRichard J. Schmitt, Schmitt & Kaylor, CPAsJames M. Shearin, Schmitt & Kaylor, CPAsFred R. Slosson, CPA, CFPJeffery Smith, PNC BankMarti Swanson, Swanson & Swanson InsuranceWilliam Trowbridge,AttorneySuzy Vance, Workforce Intervention, LLCKaren Vogelsang, Vogelsang Asset ManagementEdward L. Volk; Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & JonesEdward J. Wainscott, CPABrad Werner, Brad Werner & Co.O. Jerrold Winski,Attorney

The Gold Key Society is a special group of professional advisors who help foster gifts to Unity Foundation. Without their help, some clients may not have been able to help their community.


GOLD KEY SOCIETY

Ralph was happiest sitting next to a pond with his

grandkids, waiting for the bluegills to bite.

To keep the pond stocked for his great

grandchildren, he included a bequest to a local

conservation organization in his will.

Thanks to Ralph, the fish are still biting.

Include your favorite cause in your will or estate

plan. Contact a charitable organization, attorney,

financial advisor or local LEAVE A LEGACY®

program to learn how.

Ralph Peterson was buriedbeside his favorite

fishing hole in 1997.

This Saturday at 2 p.m.,he’ll release a hundredbluegills into its waters.

LEAVE A LEGACY FOREVER

V. Michael Drayton, Drayton, Biege, Sirugo, & Elliott, LLP

POWER FOR GOOD... POWERFUL - Unity Foundation

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