Horizon Bank Announces $5,000 Grant Awarded to Dunebrook, Inc.
Michigan City, Indiana – Horizon Bank is pleased to announce the $5,000 grant awarded to Dunebrook, Inc. This grant will support their public education program for prevention education in schools, agencies, daycares and for parents in LaPorte and Porter County.
The organizations goal is to empower children with the knowledge and skills to lessen the likelihood that they will become victims of abuse, while educating teachers and parents on how to prevent, identify and respond appropriately to suspicions. Dunebrook's program is also diving deeper into cover internet and dating safety for older children, along with their longstanding self-protection strategies. They also recently introduced preschool sessions for 3-5 year olds in licensed daycares.
"At Horizon Bank, we believe in the power of education and community support and we are proud to partner with Dunebrook, Inc. in their mission to protect and empower children through public health education. Steve Kring, Horizon’s Regional President – Northwest Indiana, stated, “By investing in programs that address abuse prevention and internet safety, we are taking a proactive stance in safeguarding the well-being of our youth.”
About Dunebrook, Inc.
Dunebrook’s mission is to help parents build healthier, happier families. They have a fully trained staff that provides guidance, encouragement and education in the home. Parents learn how to build confidence and competence as they are assisted with basic family needs, learn positive interactions with their child, gaining better understanding of what to expect in their child’s growth and development and life coping skills. Learn more at www.dunebrook.org.
About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) is the nearly 8 billion–asset bank holding company for Horizon Bank, which serves customers across attractive Midwestern markets through convenient digital tools, as well as its Indiana and Michigan branches. Horizon's retail offerings include prime residential, indirect auto, and other secured consumer lending, as well as a range of personal banking and wealth management solutions. Horizon also provides a comprehensive array of in–market business banking and treasury management services, as well as equipment financing solutions for customers regionally and nationally, with commercial lending representing over half of total loans. More information on Horizon, headquartered in Northwest Indiana's Michigan City, is available at horizonbank.com and investor.horizonbank.com.
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