(La Porte, IN) - Over the past few years, millions of dollars have been invested into the City of La Porte, with a large chunk being funded by The Healthcare Foundation of La Porte.

The organization said it has poured 17 million dollars into the community since being founded five years ago.  The money comes from proceeds from the sale of La Porte Hospital in 2016.

Officials said the revenue has been given to non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellness of area residents.  The goal of the Healthcare Foundation is making La Porte County one of the top 10 healthiest communities in the state by 2030.