Housing Opportunities Inc. serves the Porter County community through the development and provision of safe, decent, and affordable housing and customized support services. 
- Enhances the community's quality of life through the provision of quality affordable housing and the delivery of individualized support services.
- Safeguards the assets of the corporation by maximizing the use of grants to fund programs, analyzing cost effectiveness issues when designing new services, adhering to a balanced budget, and by accurately and timely reporting financial activity.
- Recognizes individual achievements, organizational successes, and community victories.
- Embraces diversity in its board, programs, and partnerships.
- Demonstrates integrity in every aspect of its day-to-day operations.
- Empowers individuals through programs that facilitate self-sufficiency.
- Aggressively pursues initiatives that leverage partnerships, capitalize on opportunities, raise visibility, and reward innovation
Housing Opportunities has several events coming up this summer:
June 19, 2010: Hilltop Neighborhood House 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser
This race will feature a course through Valparaiso University Campus. Early registration goes through June 1st. For more information, contact David Blumenthal at dblumenthal@innovativeworkforce.com
September 9, 2010: FAWN (Friends Assisting Women in Need) Fashion Show
FAWN will be hosting their annual Fashion Show, Dinner and Silent Auction at Avalon Manor. The charitable recipient of the event again this year will be Housing Opportunities, Inc. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please contact Kathleen at 219 548 2800, X205.
Housing Opportunities, Inc. is the largest provider to the homeless in Porter County. Many of the clients are referred from Spring Valley Homeless Shelter, The Caring Place, Alice’s House, Gabriel’s Horn and trustee offices. In 2009, over 1,280 clients were served, 64% of them were women. In addition to providing transitional and permanent housing, Housing Opportunities provides case management service, support service, job preparations training, self-help programs, money management skills, counseling and educational programs. Beyond the statistics are heroic stories of individuals and families overcoming extraordinary circumstances.