United Way welcomed Porter County families to Sunset Hill Farm County Park on Saturday for their 3rd annual Field Day & Volunteer Fair. “[It’s an] affordable family fun day for parents of young children to bring out their kids and get to know...
United Way of Porter County annual golf outing raised more than $57,000 on Monday, May 21 thanks to the support of more than 50 businesses and 140 golfers, selling out the event. In spite of the rain more than 120 golfers showed up to enjoy the...
Some people can only dream of going to work to eat fresh burgers off the grill, sample adult beverages, win prizes, and golf with some of their closest friends. The United Way of Porter County’s Annual Golf Classic: Party on the Green made...
United Way of Porter County hosted its Youth Day of Caring event on Saturday, April 21 at Gabis Arboretum. More than 50 high school students from Lake and Porter Counties tackled a variety of projects including pulling invasive species, trail cleanup...
United Way Retired Senior and Volunteer Program recently recognized their volunteers across Northwest Indiana at their annual appreciation luncheons. At the end of March, program staff shared news and recognized volunteers and station supervisors for...
Bells were ringing on April 17th as women from around Porter County gathered to play some good old-fashioned Bunco. United Way of Porter County hosted their 2nd Annual Women United Bunco Bash at Spa Special Events Center in Porter. Sponsored by...
The Bailly Elementary Sweet Treat Factory this year will make and sell roughly 3,000 chocolate-covered pretzels. The pretzels will be made by 93 second graders. The fundraiser provides hands-on learning about how a business runs from start to finish....
The United Way of Porter County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is still accepting appointments for the 2018 tax season. The program is a free tax preparation service staffed by IRS-certified volunteer preparers that assist taxpayers in...
United Way of Porter County announced this year’s Spirit Awards winners at their Annual Community Celebration last night at The Spa Event Center in Porter. The Spirit Awards is an initiative to honor and recognize everyday passionate, courageous...
If you are in need this tax season, the IRS's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is available for free to tax payers who meet a number of qualifications, which includes having an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $54,000 or less. The program...