United Way of Porter County hosted its Youth Day of Caring event on Saturday, April 21 at Gabis Arboretum. More than 50 high school students from Lake and Porter Counties tackled a variety of projects including pulling invasive species, trail cleanup...
Read MoreUnited Way Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Honors Volunteers at 2018 Luncheons
United Way Retired Senior and Volunteer Program recently recognized their volunteers across Northwest Indiana at their annual appreciation luncheons. At the end of March, program staff shared news and recognized volunteers and station supervisors for...
Read MoreUnited Way of Porter County Brings Women Together at 2018 Women United Bunco Bash
Bells were ringing on April 17th as women from around Porter County gathered to play some good old-fashioned Bunco. United Way of Porter County hosted their 2nd Annual Women United Bunco Bash at Spa Special Events Center in Porter. Sponsored by...
Read MoreBailly Elementary Second Grade Students Raise Funds for United Way Reading Buddies Program
The Bailly Elementary Sweet Treat Factory this year will make and sell roughly 3,000 chocolate-covered pretzels. The pretzels will be made by 93 second graders. The fundraiser provides hands-on learning about how a business runs from start to finish....
Read MoreFree United Way Tax Preparation Service Appointments Are Still Available Through Monday, April 16, 2018
The United Way of Porter County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is still accepting appointments for the 2018 tax season. The program is a free tax preparation service staffed by IRS-certified volunteer preparers that assist taxpayers in...
Read MoreUnited Way of Porter County Recognizes the Spirit of Generosity in Northwest Indiana; Spirit Awards Winners Announced at Annual Community Celebration
United Way of Porter County announced this year’s Spirit Awards winners at their Annual Community Celebration last night at The Spa Event Center in Porter. The Spirit Awards is an initiative to honor and recognize everyday passionate, courageous...
Read MoreNeed Help This Tax Season? VITA Program Through United Way of Porter County Offers Services For Those in Need
If you are in need this tax season, the IRS's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is available for free to tax payers who meet a number of qualifications, which includes having an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $54,000 or less. The program...
Read MoreUnited Way of Porter County Announces 2018 Campaign Chair Duo, Randy and Jo Ellen Zromkoski
The United Way of Porter County has named Randy and Jo Ellen Zromkoski as this year’s United Way Campaign Chairs. Annually United Way selects individuals who are passionate about United Way’s mission and the community to lead their workplace...
Read MoreUnited Way of Porter County Bowls For Reading Buddies
When it comes to non-profits in the Region, few are quite as expansive and diverse as the United Way of Porter County. With a variety of programs, events, initiatives, and organizations, United Way helps to lead, unite, and inspire all around Porter...
Read MoreUnited Way of Porter County Spirit Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted
Now through February 16, United Way of Porter County is seeking nominations for remarkable volunteers to be honored at their second annual Spirit Awards. As an initiative of the United Way Regional Volunteer Center program, the Spirit Awards...
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