1st Source Bank Foundation Donates $100,000 to Disaster Recovery
- By: 1st Source Bank
- Last Updated: September 3, 2026
Donation to Seven Northwest Indiana Organizations in Response to Severe August Storms
1st Source Bank Foundation announced that it will donate $100,000 to support disaster recovery efforts in response to the recent severe storms in LaPorte and Porter Counties in Indiana. The donation will be split between seven community organizations in northwest Indiana including The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Porter County Community Foundation, The Salvation Army of Porter County, The Salvation Army of LaPorte County, United Way of LaPorte County, United Way of Northwest Indiana, and Unity Foundation of LaPorte County.
These grants will help provide immediate assistance and long-term recovery support to residents, families and communities affected by the storms, which caused significant damage throughout the region.
“The devastation caused by these storms has impacted many families and businesses across northwest Indiana,” said Andrea Short, Vice President of 1st Source Bank Foundation and CEO of 1st Source Bank. “As a community-focused organization, 1st Source Bank Foundation is committed to supporting our neighbors during times of need. By partnering with these trusted, local organizations, we can help ensure critical resources reach those who were affected and assist our communities as they recover and rebuild.”
Representatives from the recipient organizations expressed gratitude for 1st Source Bank Foundation’s support and noted that the donations will help provide critical assistance to affected residents while reinforcing a collaborative recovery effort focused on rebuilding stronger, more resilient communities.
“Recovering from this scale of a natural disaster requires the partnership of many organizations working together,” Short said. “We are grateful for the work these organizations do in our communities every day, and especially in times of crisis. Their local expertise and community relationships make them uniquely positioned to help those who need it most.”
1st Source Bank Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for those in the community who live, work, raise families, and build businesses in 1st Source Bank’s footprint.
