Porter County Family Counseling Center has joined Dayspring Women’s Center as a complementary agency sharing resources and office space at Porter County Aging and Community Services, 1005 N. Campbell St. Executive Director Rachel Niemi, who...
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Volunteer, Community Support Strengthen PCACS Ramp Program
Porter County Aging and Community Services continues to serve region residents through its ramp program along with the assistance of volunteers and community support. “Our program is an avenue to connect those in need of assistance to funding and...
Read MorePCACS Serving Community through Energy Assistance Program
Porter County Aging and Community Services is in the midst of the Energy Assistance season and the agency has already helped more than 500 clients through this essential program. The income-eligible program helps qualified participants who need...
Read MorePCACS Annual Meeting Highlights Service to Community
During its annual meeting, Porter County Aging and Community Services celebrated another year of serving the elderly, needy and those with disabilities through various programs. According to PCACS Board President Ethan Lowe, the support of the Porter...
Read MoreGrant Supports PCACS Ramp Fund
The Porter County Aging and Community Services’ ramp fund has been given a boost with the help of a $5,000 grant through the Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Roundup program. The funds will go toward constructing ramps for Porter County residents who...
Read MorePCACS Buses Continue to Remain on Roads Longer
Porter County Aging and Community Services will continue extended service hours of its transportation program after the recent budget approval and launching of a new ad initiative. PCACS Executive Director Bruce Lindner said the agency will continue...
Read MoreRSVP of Porter County Event Honors, Celebrates Volunteers
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Porter County’s recent recognition event united senior volunteers for a morning of music and celebration. Building on the 2012 National Volunteer Week theme: Celebrating People in Action, the program at...
Read MoreDay of Caring Volunteers Paint for a Cause
The University of Phoenix volunteer team helped PCACS get ready for a new tenant as part of the 2012 United Way Day of Caring. The group painted the area, formerly occupied by the Head Start program, in anticipation of Dayspring Center moving into...
Read MorePCACS Annual Meeting Spotlights Year of Service
The Porter County Aging and Community Services board and staff marked another year of helping community members through its key programs, providing transportation, nutrition, energy and emergency assistance. Outgoing board president Cliff Malings...
Read MoreRamp Helping Valparaiso Woman Adjust After Surgery
After the installation of a ramp at her Valparaiso home, Judy Hood is appreciative and thankful for the help she has received as she adjusts to life as an amputee. “What stands out is the independence. It has made a big difference. I get emotional...
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