United Way Northwest Indiana

Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department raise almost $10,000 to support United Way initiatives

Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department raise almost $10,000 to support United Way initiatives Officers and staff from the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, Valparaiso Police Department, and United Way of Porter County gathered to celebrate their contribution to local United Way initiatives. Together, the City of Valparaiso and the...

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United Way of Porter County volunteer tax service program begins February 3; appointment scheduling now open

United Way of Porter County volunteer tax service program begins February 3; appointment scheduling now open Valparaiso, IN – The United Way of Porter County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is now accepting appointments for the 2020 tax season. This free tax preparation service is open to individuals whose adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less....

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Nine Porter County business leaders take the lead to guide United Way of Porter County fundraising efforts

Nine Porter County business leaders take the lead to guide United Way of Porter County fundraising efforts Valparaiso, IN – Nine local business leaders will guide United Way of Porter County fundraising efforts as its 2019-2020 Campaign Cabinet. The Campaign Cabinet is made up of the following business representatives: Campaign Chair Todd Leeth,...

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United Way of Porter County Women United raised $10,000 to support PACT Recovery Connection programming

United Way of Porter County Women United raised $10,000 to support PACT Recovery Connection programming VALPARAISO, IN – United Way of Porter County Women United raised $10,000 to support PACT Recovery Connection program.  Raised through the group’s annual Bunco Bash event, the donation will go to support Recovery Connection’s holistic...

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United Way AmeriCorps program seeks residents to serve in local nonprofits and schools

United Way AmeriCorps program seeks residents to serve in local nonprofits and schools The United Way AmeriCorps program of Northwest Indiana is looking for residents to support community initiatives in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, and Marshall Counties. The program is in need of 24 team members to support area nonprofit and school...

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570 United Way volunteers helped 34 area nonprofits by getting dirty at this year’s Day of Caring event

570 United Way volunteers helped 34 area nonprofits by getting dirty at this year’s Day of Caring event Northwest Indiana – Thanks to 570 volunteers 68 projects were completed on Friday, August 9 as part of United Way’s annual Day of Caring program. As the largest single-day volunteer event in Northwest Indiana, Day of Caring brings together...

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United Way needs more than 1,100 volunteers to help with Day of Caring projects on August 9

United Way needs more than 1,100 volunteers to help with Day of Caring projects on August 9 United Way is in need of more than 1,100 volunteers to help area nonprofits at its annual Day of Caring event on Friday, August 9. As the largest single-day volunteer event across Northwest Indiana, Day of Caring brings together nonprofits, local...

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United Way Network assists Valparaiso residents during eviction caused by infestation; donations sought

United Way Network assists Valparaiso residents during eviction caused by infestation; donations sought United Way Network is working to find emergency housing for nine adults, seven children and several animals living in a Valparaiso apartment building that is being shut down due to a cockroach and bedbug infestation. Work with residents began when...

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Northern Indiana Bank On Alliance and Centier Bank team up to support the working poor, ALICE population

Northern Indiana Bank On Alliance and Centier Bank team up to support the working poor, ALICE population The Northern Indiana Bank On Alliance and Centier Bank have partnered to provide access to financial education and no- to low-cost banking services geared to help the working poor, the population known as ALICE. ALICE stands...

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