Health Foundation of La Porte

Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) has announced a change to its grant timeline for 2025. This year, HFL will accept grant applications addressing strategic priorities (Healthy Children, Healthy Living, and Healthy Minds) and Healthy La Porte...

Grant applications for programs and projects that align with Health Foundation of La Porte, or HFL’s, strategic priorities of Healthy Children, Healthy Living, Healthy Minds, as well as Healthy La Porte will be accepted beginning January 10, 2025,...

The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park expected to breakground in 2025 is significantly closer to fruition as a result of a $750,000 grant from the HealthFoundation of La Porte. “The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground...

Forty-two grants were awarded to 38 organizations serving La Porte County during Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL)’s second grant cycle of 2024. Each year, HFL accepts applications for funding that will positively impact the health and wellness...

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. SCA strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, SCA...

PulsePoint Respond alerts CPR-trained citizens to cardiac arrest victims nearby so they may administer aid and help save lives Today, La Porte County E-911, along with the City of La Porte HEARTSafe Community Task Force, announced the launch of...

Accepting Grant Applications Beginning May 24 Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) announces the opening of its grant portal for 2024 Cycle 2 grants. To advance its mission and vision, HFL invites grant proposals for health and wellness projects and...

After eight years as the founding president and CEO of Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL),  Maria Fruth is retiring.   On April 11, 2024, hundreds of community members came to HFL’s Conference & Learning  Center to...

Years of committed work have culminated in a milestone achievement: La Porte is the first city in Indiana to achieve HEARTSafe Community designation.  Earning this designation makes La Porte an official part of the HEARTSafe Community...

Experienced foundation leader succeeds HFL’s inaugural CEO, Maria Fruth Following a comprehensive national search, the Board of Directors of Health Foundation of La Porte is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric DeWald as the organization’s...