Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County are merging to better service the Northwest Indiana community. The two organizations began evaluating the benefits of a merger after Lake Area United Way CEO Lisa Daugherty announced she was...

Everything was bright and cheery on the morning of August 6 at the William E. Urschel Pavilion in Valparaiso. Volunteers from local businesses joined in the sunlight wearing matching yellow shirts to support nonprofits in the Region...

 Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County Board of Directors have solidified plans to merge the two organizations into United Way of Northwest Indiana. The evaluation process began in March on the heels of then Lake Area United Way...

Kankakee Valley REMC recently awarded United Way of Porter County $10,000 to support United Way’s Backpacks United program, thanks to CoBank $5,000 Sharing Success matching grant program. “Kankakee Valley REMC is guided by values that support the...

It’s time to lend a helping hand because the largest, single-day volunteer event of the year is back to brighten our communities here in Northwest Indiana. United Way Regional Volunteer Center and the nonprofits that it supports is full of...

Starke County Community Foundation and United Way of Porter County have partnered to expand United Way Network services to Starke County. The partnership is to provide local nonprofits access to more services and grant funding support, such as...

While many volunteer opportunities target young people to build experience and knowledge for their lives and careers, United Way of Porter County knew the spirit of service and volunteerism does not solely live in the hearts of young people. The...

United Way of Porter County has awarded up to $100,000 to Valparaiso Schools’ Backpacks and Snacks program to help meet the growing need to feed hungry students on the weekends. The program provides weekend meals to students and their younger...

United Way of Porter County is working with the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network and State of Indiana to provide mortgage assistance to Northwest Indiana residents. “The Hardest Hit Fund can change people’s lives for the better,” said Kim...