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CoAction WIC Launches Diaper Distribution Pilot Program in Northwest Indiana

By: CoAction Last Updated: January 17, 2025

CoAction WIC Launches Diaper Distribution Pilot Program in Northwest Indiana CoAction WIC is excited to announce the launch of its new Diaper Distribution Pilot Program, set to begin this Friday January 17, 2025 in Northwest Indiana. This initiative is part of a statewide effort funded by a $1.2 million grant from the U.S....

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Purdue University Northwest promotes community and dialogue at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events

Philip Bolton
By: Philip Bolton Last Updated: January 17, 2025

Purdue University Northwest promotes community and dialogue at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events On Thursday, Jan. 16, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted the first of its two Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day celebrations and community events. PNW students, faculty and staff and members of the public came to the event looking to celebrate...

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Community-owned food pantry awarded $85,000 by Legacy Foundation and City of Gary

By: Legacy Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2025

Community-owned food pantry awarded $85,000 by Legacy Foundation and City of Gary Legacy Foundation and the City of Gary recently announced awarding a combined $85,000 to the Gary Food Collective Co-op, a community-driven initiative led by Family Life Community Center designed to address food insecurity, foster economic growth,...

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Purdue University Northwest’s Social Work program earns reaccreditation

By: Purdue University Northwest Last Updated: January 16, 2025

Purdue University Northwest’s Social Work program earns reaccreditation Featured image: Chun Liu, assistant professor of Social Work, leads students during a Social Work class at PNW. PNW’s BASW program has earned reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education Purdue University Northwest’s...

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Paladin supports Lake County communities with disability services and programs

Garrett Spoor
By: Garrett Spoor Last Updated: January 16, 2025

Paladin supports Lake County communities with disability services and programs Since people with disabilities might experience more everyday challenges than most, services that can limit these struggles are an incredible benefit to have. At Paladin, Inc., the organization is motivated to help serve children and seniors with...

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Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas shares exciting vision of the future at 2025 State of the City Address

By: Jarod Borem, Philip Bolton Last Updated: January 16, 2025

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas shares exciting vision of the future at 2025 State of the City Address On Wednesday, January 15, Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas delivered his 2025 State of the City Address at the Valpo Chamber’s Annual Meeting. Over 400 elected officials and representatives of local businesses gathered in the Porter County Expo Center...

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City, Center Township to partner with Nest Community Shelter on warming center this winter

By: City of La Porte Last Updated: January 15, 2025

City, Center Township to partner with Nest Community Shelter on warming center this winter Residents in need will soon have access to an emergency warming shelter right here in La Porte, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. Joining forces with Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski, the City has today announced a partnership with Nest...

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Grant to address IU Northwest students’ basic needs, building foundation for academic excellence

By: Indiana University Northwest Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Grant to address IU Northwest students’ basic needs, building foundation for academic excellence Indiana University Northwest has been awarded a transformative $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This funding aims to tackle students’ basic needs, ensuring access to food,...

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