Fund grants $123.45 million to 40 nonprofits across the U.S. to move the needle on re-housing and supporting families experiencing homelessness Sojourner Truth House, a ministry of hope and help for homeless and at-risk women and their children,...

For years, Julie Pearson, principal at Nathan Hale Elementary, has wanted to bring an emotional support puppy to her school. Pearson tirelessly brought up the idea during board meetings and mentioned the benefits that having an emotional support...

Paladin strives to put kids on the path to success, and one of the best ways Paladin does this is through its early childhood development programs. On Friday, December 2, Paladin invited the community to its Imagination Station center for an open...

On Thursday, December 1, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) hosted its annual State of the City Address. Over 200 community members eagerly gathered to hear Mayor Tom Dermody speak about how far La Porte has come in the past year....

This winter, Crown Point’s Bulldog Park Ice Rink is more accessible than ever before thanks to a generous donation from Hannah’s Hope and St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center in Valparaiso. Together, the organizations gifted two special...

Catisha Toney didn’t always feel prepared to succeed. Growing up in Gary, she and her high school peers thought the staff didn’t care about them. However, as Toney conquered the odds and blazed her way through higher education, she soon learned...

Jumping into freshly raked piles of crunchy autumn leaves, carving pumpkins, hosting late night bonfires or watching your favorite football team score a touchdown: It feels like fall, and it’s time to gather with family and friends. Serve a hearty...

The ten student members of the Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors recently welcomed Senator Charbonneau and Representative Soliday to a junior board session focused on governance. Senator Charbonneau and Representative Soliday shared with...

During the holiday season, the Region is fortunate to have so many places to be able to purchase the many gifts that go under the tree. Little do we notice, though, that often the popular toys and electronics on our wish lists are manufactured right...

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has received $5.9 million in renewed federal funding that will support programs for first-generation, low-income and underrepresented college students over the next five years. Three of the six TRIO programs at...