Science and Literacy collaborate on a voyage to Mars
The Challenger Learning Center, in partnership with the School city of East Chicago and the Northwest Indiana Educational Service Center, through a grant received from the Foundations [...]
History of FEC (2004)
“Building Our Community—Supporting the Promise of Tomorrow!” PACE Route Saved The East Chicago Community Development Foundation worked with the city administration to leverage financial resources to [...]
Foundations of East Chicago
The Foundations were formed in September 1997, as two nonprofit, private foundations funded with river boat money from Showboat, now Harrah’s East Chicago Casino. The Foundations were [...]
History of FEC (2003)
“Building Our Community through Strengthening Partnerships” Mission Improve the City of East Chicago by working with organizations to provide funding and leverage of other resources to raise [...]
Moms Taking Charge and FEC’s Six Pillars
Moms Taking Charge is a program partner of Foundations of East Chicago. It focuses on assisting mothers who are heads of households and facing challenges every day. [...]
History of FEC (2002)
“Empowering Lives—Making a Direct Impact in Our Community” In 2002, FEC’s mission “Improve the City of East Chicago by working with organizations to provide funding and leverage [...]