Lake Area United Way

Canstruction Dates Announced – STEM Coaches Sought To Lead Design Teams

Canstruction Dates Announced – STEM Coaches Sought To Lead Design Teams Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County in cooperation with Congressman Pete Visclosky are coming together to host a “Superheroes Against Hunger” Canstruction competition. The competitors will consist of middle school students from...

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Lou Martinez, Lake Area United Way President & CEO, Announces Retirement

Lou Martinez, Lake Area United Way President & CEO,  Announces Retirement The Lake Area United Way Board of Trustees announced today that they have accepted the retirement notice of their President and CEO, Lou Martinez, effective March 31, 2015. Rev.Curtis Whittaker, Chairman of Lake Area United Way’s Board of Trustees...

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Stardust Bowl & BMO Harris Team Up to Host Bowling Fundraiser for Lake Area United Way

Stardust Bowl & BMO Harris Team Up to Host Bowling Fundraiser for Lake Area United Way Stardust Bowl and BMO Harris teamed up to host a one-of-a-kind bowling fundraiser to benefit Lake Area United Way. A total of $6189 was raised during the well-attended event that took place on Saturday, May 17th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Stardust...

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Lake Area United Way Makes “A Toast to The Vanguard” at its May 29th “Fifth Thursday” Networking Event

Lake Area United Way Makes “A Toast to The Vanguard” at its May 29th “Fifth Thursday” Networking Event The Board and staff of Lake Area United Way (LAUW) made “A Toast to The Vanguard” as at their signature “Fifth Thursday” networking event on May 29th at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville. “The Vanguard” is LAUW’s program focusing...

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BMWC Constructors Donates Fundraiser Proceeds to Lake Area United Way

BMWC Constructors Donates Fundraiser Proceeds to Lake Area United Way BMWC Constructors raised $5,500 during Three Floyds Brewery’s “Dark Lord Festival” and donated it to Lake Area United Way on May 21st.For the past three years, BMWC Constructors has leveraged the company’s close proximity to the brewery by...

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BMO Harris and Stardust Bowl Team Up to Support Lake Area United Way

BMO Harris and Stardust Bowl Team Up to Support Lake Area United Way BMO Harris and Stardust Bowl are teaming up to host an event that supports the Lake Area United Way! The fundraiser is a great to give back to your community and to network. Food, fun, silent auctions, magician, and more! Saturday, May 17th 6 pm to 9...

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Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County Name Debra Townsend AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison

Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County Name Debra Townsend AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County have announced the staff addition of Debra Townsend as the organizations’ shared AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison. Debra will be responsible for helping union members locate resources for...

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Lake Area United Way Kicks Off “The Vanguard” Program at First-Ever “Fifth Thursday” Networking Event

Lake Area United Way Kicks Off “The Vanguard” Program at First-Ever “Fifth Thursday” Networking Event Lake Area United Way hosted its first ever “Fifth Thursday” networking event to kick off “The Vanguard”, its newly created program focusing on donors who give at the leadership level. The event was held at Buffalo Wild Wings in Schererville,...

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Pepsi Beverages Co. Receives Community Spirit Award from Lake Area United Way

Pepsi Beverages Co. Receives Community Spirit Award from Lake Area United Way Lake Area United Way recently presented management and staff of Pepsi Beverages Co., Munster with the prestigious “Community Spirit” award for the company’s outstanding support of the 2012 United Way community campaign. This award recognizes...

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