Since 1997, Duneland Health Council's mission has been to enhance the health and welfare of the Greater Michigan City Area. Originating from proceeds of the sale of Memorial Hospital, the council honors the hospital's legacy by supporting local non-profits to improve community well-being, impacting thousands of lives through diverse project funding.
The Duneland Health Council Grant program aims to support non-profit organizations within the Greater Michigan City Area, focusing on a wide range of health and welfare issues. It has allocated almost $7 million towards enhancing community health, reflecting its broad goals of improving life quality for those in need. Specific areas supported include child health and education, fitness, special needs, development, community outreach, dental health, support for the disabled and elderly, family health, mental health, scholarships for health careers, tobacco cessation, and women's health.