Starting today, Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) is officially inviting high-quality, early learning providers in Allen, Jackson, Lake, Marion and Vanderburgh Counties to apply to be among the first “On My...
Lake Area United Way
Pepsi Beverages Co. Donates to United Way’s “I Need a Hug” Program
Employees at Pepsi Beverages Co., Munster, recently donated dozens of stuffed animals to Lake Area United Way for the “I Need a Hug” Program. “Pepsi Munster was excited to collect stuffed animals for Lake Area United Way’s “I Need a Hug”...
United We Read Kicks Off With Purdue University Calumet Day of Caring
On Oct. 3rd the Lake Area United Way will kick off the United We Read program with the help of over 350 student volunteers from Purdue University Calumet’s Center for Learning and Academic Success. The volunteers will be placed in over 40...
Lake Area United Way and FamilyWize Announce Savings of Over $2,000,000 in Everyday Prescription Costs for Local Residents
Since 2010, Lake County residents have saved more than $2,000,000 on everyday prescription costs, thanks to the partnership between Lake Area United Way and FamilyWize. The free FamilyWize drug savings card is distributed locally by Lake Area United...
BP Makes Special Gift to Lake Area United Way
lakBP Whiting Refinery recently made a gift of $4,000 to Lake Area United Way’s Community Campaign. The presentation took place during BP’s family picnic at Whiting Lakefront Park. The donation consisted of funds raised as a result of...
UPS Hammond Receives Lake Area United Way Campaign Champion Award
Lake Area United Way recently presented management, drivers and staff of UPS, Hammond with the prestigious “Campaign Champion” award for the company’s outstanding support of the 2013 LAUW Community Campaign. This award recognizes organizations...
Search Process Outlined for Lake Area United Way President’s Successor
The Board of Trustees of Lake Area United Way recently accepted the retirement notice of their President and CEO, Lou Martinez. Martinez has been on staff at Lake Area United Way since May of 1979 and has served as the organization’s President...
AT&T Makes Corporate Gift to Lake Area United Way
AT&T recently made a corporate gift of $8,000 to Lake Area United Way’s Community Campaign. The presentation took place at United Way’s office in Griffith. “AT&T shares the commitment of United Way to make life better in Northwest...
Canstruction Northwest Indiana Award Winners Announced
After a week on display and with over 700 votes cast, the winners of the 2014 Canstruction Northwest Indiana competition have been selected. Winners were chosen in 4 categories; the People’s Choice Award, Most Creative, Best Meal, and Structural...
Lake Area United Way’s Pack-a-Palooza is Back For A Second Year
On Friday, August 22nd Lake Area United Way will host their second Pack-a-Palooza meal packing extravaganza at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Pack-a-Palooza is part of the United Way’s Day of Caring, an annual event that celebrates volunteerism...