Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its upcoming educational series, "Building Better Caregivers," starting on April 23rd, aimed at providing essential support and resources to caregivers in our community....
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Northwest Indiana Community Action Presents 12th Annual Housing Division Trivia Night Fundraiser at The Porter County Expo Center on April 30th
Northwest Indiana Community Action is pleased to announce the upcoming 12th Annual Housing Division Trivia Night Fundraiser. Taking place on April 30th at The Porter County Expo Center, this event aims to raise funds for the organization's Housing...
Nutrition as a Social Driver of Health: The Importance of WIC and Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs
We all know that nutrition is linked to health. The food we eat provides the basic building blocks for our bodies to grow, develop, and function. However, nutrition is not just a biological issue – access to healthy, affordable food is deeply...
Indiana PathWays to Aging Webinar
Hoosiers aged 60 and over who receive Medicaid (or both Medicaid and Medicare benefits) and their caregivers are invited to an online session to learn more about the Indiana PathWays for Aging program and how to enroll. The Office of Medicaid Policy...
Housing Choice Voucher Program Accepting Applications For Waiting List
Effective 4/1/2024, Northwest Indiana Community Action on behalf of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)...
Northwest Indiana Community Action employee spotlight: Jimmy Procter
Jimmy Procter has been an integral part of our Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) department for almost five years. He is a dedicated technician with exceptional proficiency in Excel, and his colleagues know him as the go-to person...
Northwest Indiana Community Action Trivia Night
Our annual fundraiser where supporters come together to test their knowledge and raise funds for affordable housing solutions in Northwest Indiana. All funds raised go towards NWICA's housing division. It is used to help with building efforts,...
Northwest Indiana Community Action jobs: Outreach Coordinator
APPLY HERE ORGANIZATION Area Agency on Aging and Community Action Agency for Northwest Indiana, founded in 1965, the NWICA Mission is to ensure the people who experience financial hardship find opportunities, resources, and respect. We do this by...
States Call for Congress to Restore Funding for LIHEAP Record # of Households Receive Assistance – 1.5 Million Could be Cut from the Program Residential Utility Arrearages Reach Record Level
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), representing the state directors of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), reported today that the program served 7.1 million households in FY 23 with heating and cooling...
Volunteer for the 2024 PIT Count on January 24th
On January 24th, 2024, volunteers across Northwest Indiana will come together to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in our communities. The Point in Time (PIT) Count provides a snapshot of homelessness in our cities and counties....