Porter County, IN – Per CDC’s social distancing recommendation, United Way of Porter County will be suspending their free tax preparation service and other in-office activities from Tuesday, March 17 to Monday, March 30. Residents with tax...

Officers and staff from the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, Valparaiso Police Department, and United Way of Porter County gathered to celebrate their contribution to local United Way initiatives. Together, the City of Valparaiso and the...

Every February through April 15, the great race to file your taxes takes place. Thankfully for those who are starting to stress out, there’s hope. The United Way of Porter County offers anyone whose adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less free tax...

Great news alert! Horizon Bank gifted a special grant to United Way of Porter County. Porter County Horizon Bank employees contributed United Way of Porter County, and Horizon Bank matched their funds.

United Way of Porter County’s Goodwill Ambassadors Program is a professional development program that educates and connects the community. United Way is looking for individuals who are interested in developing their own professional network and...

Retirees IRA charitable rollover donations and other ways to give back Did you know that taxpayers 70½ years and older are required to take annual distributions from an IRA? These distributions are ultimately subject to taxation. But, there’s a...

It is estimated that two out of five Porter County community members receive help through United Way of Porter County in some form. That means it is likely that one of your neighbors is receiving services via the United Way network. To care for that...

Valparaiso, IN – The United Way of Porter County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is now accepting appointments for the 2020 tax season. This free tax preparation service is open to individuals whose adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less....

In 2018, United Way of Porter County partnered with Dunes Dog Training Club to support their Pets N Vets program. Thanks to the partnership, the staff at McAfee Animal Hospital found out about the program and wanted to help. Dr. McAfee, a long-time...