Five Local Non-Profits Win $1,000 Each in Five-for-Five Charity Challenge
Five local non-profits: Hilltop Neighborhood House, Housing Opportunities, St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center, Memorial Opera House Foundation and St. Teresa of Avila, have been selected as the winners of $1,000 each from the Five-for-Five Charity Challenge hosted by 1st Source Bank. All non-profits selected received their donations during a check presentation on Friday, August 18 at the new Banking Center located at 2700 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso.
Hilltop
Neighborhood House provides a variety of valuable resources for children and
families, including early childhood education, after school programs, and food
pantry services. Jennifer Wright, CEO of Hilltop Neighborhood House commented
on the news, “Hilltop Neighborhood House is very excited to receive this gift
from 1st Source Bank. As a local nonprofit we see so many needy children and
their families in our programs. This gift will be used for our Healthy
Kids, Healthy Choices Meal Program to provide meals to our afterschool
program!”
Housing
Opportunities provides housing for the homeless, helps families keep their
homes, and coaches sustainable lifestyles.
St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center provides a friendly and nurturing
place where trained caregivers provide safety, healthcare, personal care, and
meaningful activities for adults who cannot stay home by themselves during the
day. Memorial Opera House is a historically significant facility in downtown
Valparaiso that stands as a beacon for the Arts: acting as a venue for
theatrical events, concerts, public meetings, weddings and more.
St.
Teresa of Avila Student Center is a Catholic community that serves local
families and students of Valparaiso University.
It is well known locally for its Café Manna soup kitchen and outreach
ministry serving over 350 guests each week.
The
Five-for-Five Charity Challenge kicked off during the August 1 ribbon cutting
of the new Calumet Ave Banking Center in Valparaiso. Over the past two weeks, residents nominated
charities by visiting the new Banking Center and submitting, in person, a
written nomination form. Charities were selected based on the impact
they have in the community as conveyed in the nominations received.