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LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS RAISE MORE THAN $6,100 IN SUPPORT OF THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTRE, MUNSTER

LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS RAISE MORE THAN $6,100 IN SUPPORT OF THE CANCER RESOURCE CENTRE, MUNSTER Photo Caption: Some of the Munster Firefighters/Association members who sold t-shirts to raise funding for the Cancer Resource Centre and presented the check from the proceeds include (back row, left to right) Battalion Chief Kevin Nowaczyk,...

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VASIA program swears in final class of volunteers for 2021

VASIA program swears in final class of volunteers for 2021 A class of three volunteers were the third and final group in 2021 sworn in as Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA), joining Franciscan Health Hammond’s program to represent those unable to advocate for themselves. Jada...

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School group spreads ‘sunshine’ by giving back to the community

School group spreads ‘sunshine’ by giving back to the community Giving brings as many or more smiles to faces as does receiving, which is why you can count on the appropriately named Sunshine Committee at Merrillville Intermediate School to enthusiastically spread cheer throughout the school year. Its members and...

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Centier Bank, Summit Technology Group (STG), Support 3 Local Nonprofits

Centier Bank, Summit Technology Group (STG), Support 3 Local Nonprofits Centier Bank teamed up with Summit Technology Group (STG) over the holiday season to donate a combined $15,000 to three local charities: True North, Hilltop Neighborhood House of Valparaiso, and Family House of Porter County. Anthony Contrucci,...

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Community Healthcare System honors loved ones, funds cancer research and scholarships through Christmas events

Community Healthcare System honors loved ones, funds cancer research and scholarships through Christmas events When Christmas comes along each year, loved ones both present and lost come to people’s minds. This-combined with the spirit of giving during this time of year-inspired Community Healthcare System to find a way to enable people to give back while...

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Take Stock of Your Stuff with the Post Holiday Purge

Take Stock of Your Stuff with the Post Holiday Purge Clutter is overwhelming. It takes time, effort and a little planning to keep your place in order without feeling like stuff is closing in around you. After the holidays can be especially daunting considering how much can accumulate after such a short...

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Allegius Staff and Members Raise over $3,400 for Toys for Tots

Allegius Staff and Members Raise over $3,400 for Toys for Tots Allegius members and staff raised over $3,400 for the 2021 Toys for Tots campaign. Between member donations, member gifts, Allegius staff jean day donations and a monetary donation from Allegius, we were able to purchase over 290 toys to help bring...

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Goodwill Industries of Michiana uses generous $10 million gift to make an impact in local communities

Goodwill Industries of Michiana uses generous $10 million gift to make an impact in local communities As news broke of the philanthropic donations made by MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, local Goodwill Industries of Michiana went on a “Listening Tour '' to hear how best to use its generous 10-million-dollar gift...

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Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Volunteer Food Ministry serves Plymouth residents all year long

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Volunteer Food Ministry serves Plymouth residents all year long The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ (PHJC) serves the community in many ways through ministries focused on serving the most vulnerable populations. Twice a week, PHJC volunteers deliver food and supplies to two transient hotels and a trailer park in...

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