Kankakee Valley REMC recently awarded United Way of Porter County $10,000 to support United Way’s Backpacks United program, thanks to CoBank $5,000 Sharing Success matching grant program. “Kankakee Valley REMC is guided by values that support the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Centier Bank recently presented $52,000 gift to United Way of Lake and Porter counties as part of its United Way Workplace Campaign. Centier Bank associate contributions and a corporate gift made this year’s total the highest on...

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...

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...