United Way of Porter County provides an easy way to find Holiday volunteer opportunities in Northwest Indiana through their HoliDays of Caring program. Projects include collection drives, writing letters, decorating, packing food boxes and more....

When the COVID-19 pandemic pushed schools online for e-learning, it wasn’t just the curriculum and how students learned that needed to be addressed. When United Way of Porter County began their annual conversations with school districts at the...

United Way of Porter County Women United donated $10,000 to support PACT Recovery Connection and The Caring Place.  The donation will go to support Recovery Connection’s holistic approach to helping people with addiction reconnect to their...

Don Quijote Restaurant and patrons have raised more than $60,000 to support VNA Meals on Wheels program. Due to COVID, the program recently saw a 57% increase in need and needed a new walk-in refrigerator to meet the additional demand. The funds...

United Way of Porter County has infused more than $1,500,000 into network activities to help prevent homelessness, feed residents and protect frontline workers. “This year, we have tripled our efforts to keep up with the demand for assistance due...

Hilltop Neighborhood House and United Way of Porter County have partnered together to host 2020 Benefit for the Hungry, a fundraiser aimed at providing food for individuals who frequent the Hilltop Food Pantry in Valparaiso. Jennifer Wright,...

This week, attend local events with great food, get into the fall spirit with a spooky ghost tour, give back to the community, and more. Check out the full list below and don't forget to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events!...

Brandi Adams and Kasie Tenbarge have been selected to participate in United Way Worldwide’s 2020 LEAD Program.  The LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Accelerated Development) Program is designed to nurture skill sets, provide...

Stories come in many forms: written, spoken, and through compelling photos at GreatNews.Life. Join us this summer for a weekly roundup of the top stories, photo galleries and videos, chosen by a team of GreatNews.Life staff members. August 16 -...