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United Way of Porter County has been providing support and the building blocks for a better quality of life for the Northwest Indiana community for more than 60 years. This year, one of their most loved events, the Annual...

This week get prepared with school supplies, have a date night, enjoy delicious food and more with our list of 10 fun things to do. Check out the full list below, and don't forget to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Attend...

Porter County, IN – United Way of Porter County invites the community to take part in their Summer Six Wine Party event to support Northwest Indiana educational programs adversely affected by COVID-19. This livestream, virtual wine tasting...

Northwest Indiana – United Way of Porter County is hosting a social distancing version of their Day of Caring volunteer event beginning Friday, August 7. This annual celebration of volunteerism will start with a virtual kick-off breakfast followed...

AmeriCorps is devoted to serving community in the U.S. through volunteer work, it is often been referenced as the domestic Peace Corps. The organization was founded in 1993 and has been providing opportunities...

Now through September 18, United Way of Porter County invites the community to flex play in their annual Golf Classic to support COVID recovery efforts. The 18-hole tournament scramble will take place over the next two months at The Course at...

Each year, United Way of Porter County establishes a trusted group to serve on its Board of Directors, and one of these individuals is appointed to be their campaign chair to spearhead fundraising initiatives that...

United Way of Porter County is pleased to announce that it has been approved to receive a $1 million COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant, made possible through a partnership between Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways, the state...

On a hot summer day, Kasandra Tenbarge, Director of Development at United Way of Porter County, received a call at the office. The man on the other end sounded a bit winded, but that’s because he had just pulled over on the side of the road after...