Hilltop Receives $22,500 Grant from Raymond James Charitable Grant Initiative

Hilltop Neighborhood House is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Raymond James Charitable Board of Trustees to receive a $22,500 grant through the 2026 funding cycle of the Raymond James Charitable Grant Initiative.

Raymond James Charitable is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to strategically invest in the communities it serves. The grant was awarded by the Raymond James Charitable Board of Trustees and will support Hilltop’s early childhood education and hunger relief programs, helping provide critical resources and opportunities for children and families in the community.

“We are incredibly grateful to Raymond James Charitable for this investment in not only our mission, but our community,” said Jennifer Wright, Hilltop Neighborhood House President & CEO. “This funding will help us expand our impact and continue providing essential services that strengthen families by offering high-quality childcare so parents and caregivers can work and contribute to our local economy, providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow during their most important developmental years, and ensuring that individuals and families facing food insecurity have access to nourishment, support, and meaningful community connections.”

For more information about the Raymond James Charitable Grant Initiative, visit www.raymondjamescharitable.org/grant-initiative.

Hilltop Neighborhood House has supported children and families in the Valparaiso community since 1995 through early childhood education, food assistance, and community programs. Learn more at hilltophouse.org or call 219-477-4222.