On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Jeanne Sommer of Century 21 Alliance Group presented two checks to Jennifer Peek and the Porter-Starke Services Foundation through Century 21’s “Keep It in Our Community Program.” Both donations are a percentage of Sommer’s commission on real estate transactions conducted by Porter-Starke Services employees.
Lisa Lemmons, a day treatment specialist, purchased a Chesterton home brokered by Sommer. As an employee of Porter-Starke Services, Lemmons was able to take advantage of savings on closing costs and other perks offered by Century 21 Alliance Group. The partnership between Porter-Starke Services and Century 21 Alliance has shown a marked increase over the past few months.
“The Foundation has already received over $1700 through the Keep It in the Community Program,” Peek said. “We are thankful for the ongoing support that Jeanne and the Century 21 Alliance Group has provided us and the programs that we serve.”
Porter-Starke Services is a not-for-profit community mental health center headquartered in Valparaiso, with offices in Knox and Portage. The Porter-Starke Services Foundation supports mental wellness initiatives throughout the community. More information about the Porter-Starke Services Foundation can be found at www.porterstarke.org/foundation. 
The Century 21 Alliance Group can be reached at (219) 476-4507. Further information about the “Keep It In Our Community” program can be found at www.keepitinourcommunity.com.