Porter County Aging and Community Services is marking the addition of new board member, Rondi Wightman, who joined in the fall of 2013. Wightman is looking forward to being a voice for seniors in the Duneland area where she lives and volunteers. “I...
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NAP Tax Credits Support PCACS
Porter County Aging and Community Services is offering tax credits as part of the Neighborhood Assistance Program. The donations are a way for community members to support PCACS’ mission and goals while receiving state tax breaks. “We are marking...
Drive Collects Personal Care Items for Community
Porter County Aging and Community Services is teaming with The Salvation Army to host a personal care items drive for Porter County residents. Responding to a community-wide need, the organizations are accepting donations of toilet paper, shampoo,...
Café Tips Support PCACS
The tip jar at Campbell Street Café will be filled for Porter County Aging and Community Services in May. The café’s tradition to support area not-for-profits continues throughout the month. The café, owned and operated by Pines Village...
Theatrical Company Performance Supports PCACS’ Ramp Fund
An upcoming performance of “Almost, Maine” by Valparaiso Theatrical Company will help support Porter County Aging and Community Services’ ramp fund. Local actors will be presenting the fund-raising show at 8 p.m. Sunday May 11 at the Porter...
PCACS Seeks Support through NAP Tax Credit Program
Porter County Aging and Community Services is offering tax credits as part of the Neighborhood Assistance Program. The donations are a way for community members to support PCACS’ mission and goals while receiving state tax breaks. “Since...
PCACS Launches Energy Assistance Program
Porter County Aging and Community Services will begin taking appointments for the Energy Assistance program on Oct. 29 and start seeing applicants on Nov. 6. Energy Assistance is an income-eligible program as well as a program to help seniors and...
Weather Policy Breaks Down Transportation, Office Decisions
Porter County Aging and Community Services Executive Director Bruce Lindner seeks to remind the community of the agency’s weather policy. “With experts expecting a snowy winter season, we want to emphasize that our policy doesn’t necessarily...
RSVP Counselors Offer Guidance on Medicare Plans
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program counselors will provide direction on the 2012 Medicare plans during the open enrollment period, beginning Oct. 15 and ending Dec. 7. Seven State Health Insurance Assistance Program volunteers have been trained and...
Hebron Center Site Manager Connects to Area Seniors
Josephine Purevich stays connected to the community as site manager of the Hebron Senior Center by keeping the place humming with activities and helping fellow seniors feel at home. Purevich coordinates speakers and health awareness events along with...