Accepting Grant Applications Beginning May 24 Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) announces the opening of its grant portal for 2024 Cycle 2 grants. To advance its mission and vision, HFL invites grant proposals for health and wellness projects and...

After eight years as the founding president and CEO of Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL),  Maria Fruth is retiring.   On April 11, 2024, hundreds of community members came to HFL’s Conference & Learning  Center to...

Years of committed work have culminated in a milestone achievement: La Porte is the first city in Indiana to achieve HEARTSafe Community designation.  Earning this designation makes La Porte an official part of the HEARTSafe Community...

Experienced foundation leader succeeds HFL’s inaugural CEO, Maria Fruth Following a comprehensive national search, the Board of Directors of Health Foundation of La Porte is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric DeWald as the organization’s...

The third cohort has completed the Nonprofit Leadership Academy, funded by Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) through a partnership with the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.  The Academy consisted of...

Did you know that you can “check out” Wi-Fi or a Chromebook for free? Thanks to the Friends of the La Porte County Public Library’s Digital Navigators program, La Porte County residents have access to technology resources beyond the walls...

Each year, Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) provides grants for lifesaving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) through its When Seconds Count: AED Initiative. HFL is accepting applications for AED grants from organizations in La Porte County...

When a person suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, their chances of survival begin at 10%. If CPR is administered quickly, that person’s chances of survival increase to 30%. When CPR is coupled with the use of an automated external defibrillator...