Kankakee Valley REMC Donates to We Are Porter County Emergency Response Fund

Kankakee Valley REMC recently contributed $1,650 to the We Are Porter County Emergency Response Fund at the Porter County Community Foundation. This fund was established in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and is providing rapid-response support to nonprofit organizations on the front lines serving our community during this time of crisis. 

“Kankakee Valley REMC is guided by values that support the community and embrace opportunities to help improve on the quality of life for all residents,” said Scott Sears, CEO of Kankakee Valley REMC.  “During this critical time, it is important that we all come together to provide support for the health and wellbeing of organizations that are serving community residents.  As a not-for-profit organization as well, we are proud to support the Porter County Community Foundation and help facilitate the giving to nonprofits who are the backbone of our communities.” Kankakee Valley REMC was able to secure a matching contribution from CoBank, an industry partner, doubling the impact of their gift.

“We are grateful to Kankakee Valley REMC for this generous donation to the emergency response fund,” said Bill Higbie, President & CEO of the Porter County Community Foundation. “One hundred percent of this gift will directly impact nonprofits here who are in need of extra funding at this crucial time. We appreciate their commitment to supporting our community.” 

The Porter County Community Foundation is working with United Way of Porter County to assess the greatest needs and award the grants. The emergency response fund has awarded over $141,000 so far to organizations serving our community, including The Caring Place, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary, Duneland Family YMCA, Hilltop Neighborhood House, Housing Opportunities, Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, Moraine House, New Creation Men’s Center, NorthShore Health Centers, Opportunity Enterprises, Portage Township Food Pantry, Portage Township YMCA, Porter-Starke Services, Respite House, Salvation Army of Porter County, Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Saint Paul Conference, and Visiting Nurse Association of Northwest Indiana.

You too can give to the We Are Porter County Emergency Response Fund online at www.pccf.gives/weareporter or by sending a check to the Porter County Community Foundation, 1401 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383.