Foundations of East Chicago

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...Human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless effort and the persistent work of dedicated individuals who are willing to be co-workers with God; and without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation and irrational emotionalism. We must have time and we must realize that the time is always right to do right.
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Who We Are

Founded in 1997, the Foundations of East Chicago recently combined the work of two separate nonprofit organizations — the East Chicago Community Development Foundation and the Twin City Education Foundation. Now the two organizations work together as one entity, Foundations of East Chicago (FEC).

Work of FEC is funded by the Resorts East Chicago Casino and Hotel. One percent of their revenues come to the Foundations, and are used to benefit residents of East Chicago.

We have a strong track record of giving in the areas of community health, safety, and productivity. We are also committed to fostering the best educational opportunities for our citizens, including scholarships, career development, and avenues for parental involvement with their children’s academic success.

We are proud to have funded projects ranging from school roof replacements to planting trees in East Chicago, from buying over 15,000 meals for the needy to offering career workshops to troops of Boy Scouts.

Our Leadership

  • Board of Directors
  • Nadyne Kokot, President
  • George Weems, Vice President
  • Peter Smith, Secretary
  • Dr. James Rajchel, Treasurer
  • R. Luis Gonzalez, Member

  • Staff
  • Russell G. Taylor, Executive Director
  • K. Tyrone Spann, Director of Programming
  • Rosa M. Peña, Director of Administrative Services
  • Janet Wozniak, Program Manager
  • Almeta Williams, Administrative Assistant
  • Evelyn Goins, Secretary
  • Raquel Avila, Data Coordinator
  • Grant Committee Members
  • Sally Anguiano
  • Rev. David Blakely
  • Dr. Charles Comer
  • Gilbert Diaz
  • Gloria Dosen
  • Cedric Gamble
  • Loreto (Baby Lou) Gonzalez
  • Juanita Hill
  • Robert Hoggs
  • Rev. James Hunter
  • Cora Jones
  • Will Long
  • Pauline Morgan
  • Sylvia Morrisoe
  • Anthony Mrvan
  • Kathy Oppolo
  • David Padilla
  • Mario Palacios
  • Joree Richards
  • Dan Rios
  • Joseph Rivich
  • Mark Sanders
  • Fernando Treviño
  • Joseph Verduzco
 

2-15-2010 | New Scholarship Applications Available »

New Scholarship Applications Are Available – FEC has posted new applications for scholarships for high school students and adults. …

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12-04-2009 | Help battling hunger in East Chicago »

Foundations of East Chicago gives $45,000 to aid eight food pantries
GARY | Eight food pantries in East Chicago will continue …

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12-4-2009 | Food Banks Get Funding Aid »

GARY – Clients of eight food pantries in East Chicago are set to have a happy holiday season and beyond, …

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3-11-2010 | Grantee Presentation »

Come hear presentations by five East Chicago agencies who’ve received grants from Foundations of East Chicago, including Xel-Ha Escuela de …

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1-25-2010 | Making a Difference: Helping Haiti »

Majestic Star Casinos & Hotel and Ameristar East Chicago Casino Hotel, together with Foundations of East Chicago and Crawford Broadcasting …

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11-05-2009 | Grant Progress Presentation »

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Place: Healthy East Chicago, 100 West Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana 46312

Five agencies will give a brief presentation on how their programs have changed the lives for many East Chicago residents. For more information, call 219-392-4225

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2010 FEC Continuing Education Recommendation Form »

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2010 FEC Continuing Education Scholarship Application »

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2010 FEC High School Recommendation Form »

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2010 Foundations of East Chicago – High School Scholarship Application »

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Foundations – Grant Interim/Progress Report »

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Foundations – Grant Closeout Report »

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Grant Application Revised Budget Sheet »

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2007-2008 | FEC Financial Report »

Foundations of East Chicago, Inc. Financial Statement for 2007-2008 [PDF - 1.25MB]

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