United Way Regional Volunteer Center is encouraging seniors to join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for individuals age 55 and over that offers a full range of volunteer opportunities...
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Local Union Carpenters Lend a Hand to Tri Town Safety Village
Earlier this month, union carpenters of the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) rolled up their sleeves to help build a new NIPSCO building at Schererville’s Tri Town Safety Village. Tri Town Safety Village is a...
Rotary Club to Host 15th Annual Veterans’ Day Observance
The Valparaiso Rotary Club will be hosting its 15th annual Veterans’ Day Observance on Nov. 11. As one of the club’s biggest events, this year is notable because it will be held on Veterans’ Day and will feature Pete Visclosky, U.S....
United Way Retired & Senior Volunteer Program to Host Holiday Food Drive
The United Way Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Lake, La Porte & Starke Counties is hosting a food drive through November 27. Community members are encouraged to participate by donating canned or non-perishable items to benefit...
VITA Volunteer Informational Meeting Oct. 17
For the fourth year, United Way of Porter County will be hosting the United Way Regional Volunteer Center’s VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. A call has gone out again for volunteers to participate in the program for the upcoming tax...
Kids Caring for the Community Program Launches at Local Elementary Schools
On Friday, September 13, Kids Caring for the Community, an elementary school community service program led by the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC), launched at local elementary schools. By doing a variety of service...
Be the One with the United Way of Porter County
{valpo}{/valpo}{portage}{/portage}United Way of Porter County has served individuals and families in Porter County since 1957. Its goal is to build a stronger community where each person has the opportunity to achieve the aspirations we all share: a...
Northwest Indiana United Way Success By 6 Initiative Awards Grants
Success By 6, an early childhood initiative of the United Ways of Lake, LaPorte and Porter Counties, awarded nine local agencies grants totaling $88,000 on September 6, 2013. The United Way Success By 6 released an RFP (Request for Proposal) to...
Valpo Half Marathon to Benefit United Way Power of Youth Council
United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is hosting its 4th annual Valparaiso Half Marathon in November, with all race proceeds going to UWPC’s Power of Youth Council. The student-led program holds fundraisers that benefit community programs that are...
Group 7even Awarded Best Ad Agency in NWI
Group 7even is pleased to announce it has won the NWI Business Quarterly award for the best advertising agency for website design and the best women-owned business. This is the second consecutive win for Group 7even. The competition spanned from...