Looking Ahead: Facing Transition
On Dec., 31, 2014, Russ Taylor stepped down from his role as executive director for the Foundations of East Chicago after seventeen years. Assuming the role of [...]
How you can help feed East Chicagoans in Need this Holiday Season
With the 2015 new year beginning, it’s great opportunity to reflect on what we’re thankful for and consider helping those less fortunate who are battling with issues [...]
East Chicago Fitness Center Spotlight on Health: How to maintain a Healthy Lifestyle (Part II)
With over 30,000 Square feet of facilities, Healthy East Chicago, Inc. (HEC) offers a variety of health and human services under one roof. HEC also provides a [...]
Interim Executive Director Weems on Putting East Chicago Back to Work
In an effort to develop a thriving workforce within the community of East Chicago, the Holistic Community Coalition is assisting in stimulating the economy through their program [...]
East Chicago Fitness Center offers pathways to improved health to local residents, free of charge
Since 2006, the Foundations of East Chicago has awarded $184,000 to Healthy East Chicago, Inc. who serves as the East Chicago Fitness Center’s managing sponsor. This funding [...]
Salvation Army kicks off 124th Red Kettle Campaign
From its humble beginnings in San Francisco in 1891, donation collection for the Red Kettle Campaign has grown into one of the most recognizable and important charitable [...]