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CoAction WIC is excited to announce the launch of its new Diaper Distribution Pilot Program, set to begin this Friday January 17, 2025 in Northwest Indiana. This initiative is part of a statewide effort funded by a $1.2 million grant from the U.S....

Residents in need will soon have access to an emergency warming shelter right here in La Porte, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. Joining forces with Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski, the City has today announced a partnership with Nest...

Pre-arranging a funeral may not be the easiest topic to discuss, but it offers peace of mind and ensures that final wishes are honored. Kyle Newhard of Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso, Indiana, highlights the value of this planning process,...

Paulina Huffman is exactly who you’d want by your side if you’re a veteran in Porter County navigating the complex system of benefits and services.  As a veterans services officer, Huffman’s been making a meaningful difference since she...

Comcast donates 25 laptops to graduates of digital education program Comcast today announced it has awarded a $15,000 grant to La Casa de Amistad, a South Bend-based community organization providing educational, cultural, and advocacy...

As the year draws to a close, Bucher Technologies (BucherTech) is celebrating another successful round of its annual Grant Program. The Valparaiso-based IT and managed service provider distributed $25,000 in IT products and services to nonprofit...

The cost of death care has long been a topic of uncertainty and concern for many families. For over a century, Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso has provided guidance and support to grieving families, ensuring their loved ones are honored with...

One of our favorite things to do at GreatNews.Life is to get together with partners, community members, or organizations to share good news in a way that is fresh and exciting. That often comes through as a video! Being able to film what’s...

The City of Valparaiso is preparing for winter weather and reintroducing a winter event priority map, indicating priority streets, neighborhoods and cul-de sacs. “During inclement weather, our top priority is the safety of our community.  Our...

The Men’s Fund, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $7,000 in grants to three Porter County nonprofits.  Project Neighbors is the recipient of a $5,000 grant. Funding will support Neighbor’s House, a 24-unit studio...