United Way Northwest Indiana

The United Way of Porter County’s Power of Youth Council hosted their first ever county-wide Battle of the Bands: Battle Against Drugs and it was a huge success.  The council raised $2,532.00 in ticket sales that will be granted to nonprofits in...

The United Ways that serve Lake and Porter Counties will be the recipient charities for the 2010 ‘Dancing with the Local Stars’ contest featuring 7 local amateurs who will be competing and performing publicly to raise money for the...

With substance abuse starting in teens as early as 6th grade, the United Way of Porter County’s Power of Youth Council decided to step outside the schools and gather the community in a Battle Against Drugs. The United Way of Porter County’s Power...

LARRI, the organization that is rebuilding homes from the Sept. 08 floods, has a unique and meaningful way to celebrate Valentines Day with someone you care about. Whether that person is your husband/wife, girlfriend/boyfriend, son/daughter, or...

The United Way of Porter County's Power of Youth Council will be hosting a county-wide high school Battle of the Bands at Valparaiso University's ARC on February 20th, 2010 to raise funds and awareness of the increasing teen drug and alcohol abuse...

The United Way of Porter County's Power of Youth Council will be hosting a county-wide high school Battle of the Bands at Valparaiso University's ARC on February 20th, 2010 to raise funds and awareness of the increasing teen drug and alcohol abuse...

ATTENTION BANDS! Do you have what it takes to be the best band in the county? Show off your talents in the Power of Youth: Battle of the Bands BAD (Battle Against Drugs) The contest will be held February 20th, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the Valparaiso...

James K Barath and Kathy Sipple created NWI reconnect and a regular twitter Meetup for anyone in the community! The 'tweetup' generally meets at a local establishment to encourage new business to community members.  The group also chooses a local...

The United Way Regional Volunteer center and The Valparaiso University girls’ softball team have a program called I Need a Hug to provide small new stuffed animals to children in crisis in the school system. The I Need a Hug program has a wonderful...

The United Way of Porter County will host an informative workshop for nonprofit organizations on getting involved in advocating the work of their missions.  A common misconception for nonprofits is that they cannot be involved lobbying or public...