Legacy Foundation is a community foundation and the leading philanthropic partner serving Lake County, Indiana. Through the Neighborhood Spotlight Initiative, the Legacy Foundation partners with the PSC and Gary to champion a collective impact strategy. The Initiative seeks to revitalize the unique character and connectedness of local places as part of enhancing regional identity. The Miller Arts and Creative District within the Project area is the recipient and has conducted over 160 community interviews in support of the effort. The initiative coordinates the efforts of a range of nonprofits to address systemic community problems. This partnership was presented with the HUD Secretaries’ Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships – Housing and Community Development in Action in 2014.
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