100 students from Purdue University Calumet’s Center for Learning and Academic Success will be putting together Mother’s Day Care Kits for women residing in local domestic violence shelters. The project will take place on Friday, April 24th on...
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Local High School Students Volunteer For United Way Youth Day of Caring
Local high school students will be participating in this year's upcoming United Way Youth Day of Caring volunteer event. The event will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 9am to 1pm at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. The Youth Day of Caring, hosted...
Evelyn Harris Named 2015 Station Manager of the Year by United Way RSVP of Northwest Indiana
Evelyn Harris, Resource Development Associate for Lake Area United Way was recently awarded the distinction of Station Manager of the Year for the organization’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The nationwide program is the largest...
St. Mary Medical Center Celebrates United Way Campaign Wrap-up
Lake Area United Way recently congratulated employees of St. Mary Medical Center for their support. Speaking to managers at the hospital, Lisa Daugherty, new President/CEO of Lake Area United Way, said, “St. Mary Medical Center has been a flag-ship...
Sign Your Child Up Today for the Lake Area United Way’s 2015 Canstruction
Our kids had an amazing experience last year in the United Way's Canstruction event. Check out the video below. If you have a 6th, 7th or 8th grader who is a member of the Y and would like them be a part of 2015's event, contact Child Care Director...
County Line Orchard Hold Beers in the Barn Fundraiser to Benefit Lake Area United Way
County Line Orchard is hosting a unique event to benefit Lake Area United Way. The event will take place on Saturday, January 24th from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm at County Line Orchard, 200 S. County Line Rd., in Hobart, IN. “Beers in the Barn is a...
RDA President Addresses Lake Area United Way’s Vanguard Leadership Circle
RDA President and CEO Bill Hanna addressed Lake Area United Way’s Vanguard Leadership Circle members during “Breakfast with The Vanguard” on December 4th at the RDA offices in Crown Point. Mr. Hanna showcased the RDA’s accomplishments to date...
Lisa M. Daugherty Named New President & CEO of Lake Area United Way
The Board of Directors of Lake Area United Way is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa M. Daugherty as its new President & CEO. Daugherty will succeed Lou Martinez, who recently announced his retirement after being at the helm of the...
Enrollment Deadline Fast Approaching for January 2014 Start Date and Indiana’s Free Prekindergarten Pilot Program
Opportunity to send a current 4-year-old to pre-K in Lake county is nearing a close in the application deadline. Families have until December 15, 2014 to enroll their 4-year-old for January school start. The Office of Early Childhood and...
Walgreens, United Way and FamilyWize Team Up To Provide Flu Shot Vouchers For Uninsured and Underinsured Individuals and Families
FamilyWize Community Service Partnership and the Lake Area United Way are dedicated to building strong communities through better health. FamilyWize has been selected to help distribute 1,000 free flu shot vouchers provided by Walgreens....