Greenfield, Indiana, August 21, 2023 – It’s a family tradition! The White family, owners of Leo’s Market and Eatery, love giving back and did so in a BIG way to 13 Hancock County-based community non-profit organizations. Each year, two generations of the White family review grant applications. Individual members then do site visits before reporting back and voting as a group. The family’s objective is to support initiatives that enhance the desire to ‘live, work and play’ in Shirley and nearby surrounding communities in Hancock County, Indiana where the White family calls home.
This is the 11th year the family-based fund has granted monetary awards to local organizations. The grants have historically totaled $25,000 annually, however this year that amount was generously increased to $50,000 thanks to an exclusive financial contribution/match from Pride Investment Partners, the White family’s primary business interest (founders of Leo’s Market and Eatery) located in Greenfield, Indiana. Pride is owned by brother and sister duo, Keith White and Stephanie White-Longworth, and holds investments in a variety of areas throughout the Midwest including hotels, strip centers, and retail stores; as well as residential and commercial real estate. Their latest venture includes opening four Leo’s Market and Eatery locations in Greenfield, Noblesville, McCordsville, and Indianapolis. The family is deeply committed to maintaining a strong emphasis on philanthropy in the localities where they reside and conduct business. They prioritize making a constructive influence their foremost concern. “We believe in giving back to the communities that support us. It’s not just something we promise to do; it’s at the heart of what we stand for,” said Stephanie White-Longworth, President of Pride Investment Partners, Leo’s Market and Eatery, and White Family Foundation Chairwoman. 2023 grants were awarded to the following:
