United Way Day of Caring is back and ready to make a difference on August 6

United Way Day of Caring is back and ready to make a difference on August 6 It’s time to lend a helping hand because the largest, single-day volunteer event of the year is back to brighten our communities here in Northwest Indiana. United Way Regional Volunteer Center and the nonprofits that it supports is full of...

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Starke County Community Foundation and United Way of Porter County partner to expand United Way Network services to Starke County

Starke County Community Foundation and United Way of Porter County partner to expand United Way Network services to Starke County Starke County Community Foundation and United Way of Porter County have partnered to expand United Way Network services to Starke County. The partnership is to provide local nonprofits access to more services and grant funding support, such as...

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United Way Northwest Indiana Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers seniors opportunity to serve their community

United Way Northwest Indiana Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers seniors opportunity to serve their community While many volunteer opportunities target young people to build experience and knowledge for their lives and careers, United Way of Porter County knew the spirit of service and volunteerism does not solely live in the hearts of young people. The...

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United Way Backpacks United grant awarded to Valparaiso Schools’ Backpacks and Snacks program

United Way Backpacks United grant awarded to Valparaiso Schools’ Backpacks and Snacks program United Way of Porter County has awarded up to $100,000 to Valparaiso Schools’ Backpacks and Snacks program to help meet the growing need to feed hungry students on the weekends. The program provides weekend meals to students and their younger...

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United Way of Porter County provides home mortgage assistance program

United Way of Porter County provides home mortgage assistance program United Way of Porter County is working with the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network and State of Indiana to provide mortgage assistance to Northwest Indiana residents. “The Hardest Hit Fund can change people’s lives for the better,” said Kim...

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United Way of Porter County saves homes from foreclosure with Hardest Hit Fund

United Way of Porter County saves homes from foreclosure with Hardest Hit Fund The COVID-19 pandemic has created hardships and heartbreak for countless Americans since its surge in March of 2020. Many people lost their jobs and had to drain their savings to pay their bills and put food on the table. Many homeowners...

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United Way of Porter County donors and Pacesetters make a difference in the lives of their neighbors

United Way of Porter County donors and Pacesetters make a difference in the lives of their neighbors The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge to Northwest Indiana. Nonetheless, United Way of Porter County has met this obstacle head-on by working with over 700 volunteers and aiding nearly 60 community programs to make a...

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United Way of Porter County Women United new 2021 advisory committee announced

United Way of Porter County Women United new 2021 advisory committee announced Women United Porter County annually selects three members to guide its activities to help women in addiction recovery. This year’s committee members are Carrie Higgins with Valparaiso University, Kathy Ricke with Blessings & Blooms, and...

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Porter County to receive more than $81,000 in federal funds to support local emergency food and shelter programs

Porter County to receive more than $81,000 in federal funds to support local emergency food and shelter programs Porter County has been awarded $81,326 by the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program to support local food pantries and homeless shelter services. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of...

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