Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s community foundation, announces Hobart-West Side and Gary-Miller as the two communities selected for the Neighborhood Spotlight grant program at a press conference on Friday, October 31 at Ivy Tech Community College.
Each will receive comprehensive technical assistance and up to $50,000 in 2015 to cover both the cost of a community builder and to provide support for early projects that arise from the collective planning.
Over the next two years, the Indiana Association for Community Economic Development will work alongside the Hobart and Gary neighborhoods to help them build relationships, decide collectively on a vision and strategy for impact, and act to implement that strategy.
“IACED’s goal is to help local leaders and residents build and revitalize communities across the state,” said Andy Fraizer, IACED executive director. “We are excited to work with our partners in Lake County including the Legacy Foundation to invest in comprehensive community development strategy.”
Hobart City Councilman John Brezik, 5th District which covers Hobart’s West Side noted, “I am proud our application was selected among all the applicants and look forward to enhancing the Quality of Life in the 5th District through this special collaboration.
