Scholarship Recipient Relies on FEC During Hard Times
“The Foundations of East Chicago (FEC) continued to support me financially when I didn’t even believe in myself,” said FEC scholarship recipient Ailyah Banks. This fall, Ailyah, [...]
East Chicago Churches Provide Safe, Fun Summer Camps for Kids
Students wait all year for the summer break from school. However, once they are out of school, several more problems present themselves. Some East Chicago students who [...]
New Website to Carry FEC into the Future
This September will mark 20 years that the Foundations of East Chicago (FEC) have been in operation. During that time, FEC has grown tremendously, going from awarding [...]
FEC and CIS Partner to Increase Graduation Rates in East Chicago Schools
Unfortunately, academic struggles are not the only challenges that our students face today. There are many situations that occur outside the classroom, such as hunger, homelessness, poverty, [...]
Nine East Chicago Students Attend Dunes Summer Camp on Scholarship
The Dunes Learning Center has been serving the youth of Northwest Indiana for nearly 20 years. Each year, their programs grow and expand to accommodate and reach [...]
Funding Opportunities for Local Nonprofits
As a Northwest Indiana nonprofit organization, the Foundations of East Chicago (FEC) understands the importance of funding for local nonprofits. That is why FEC awards thousands of [...]