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United Way of Porter County Pacesetters race to help communities in myriad ways

United Way of Porter County Pacesetters race to help communities in myriad ways On a hot summer day, Kasandra Tenbarge, Director of Development at United Way of Porter County, received a call at the office. The man on the other end sounded a bit winded, but that’s because he had just pulled over on the side of the road after...

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Hilltop Neighborhood House receives $27,500 grant to “come back stronger” from pandemic

Hilltop Neighborhood House receives $27,500 grant to “come back stronger” from pandemic Grant is part of statewide Come Back Stronger Fund from Early Learning Indiana Valparaiso, Ind. – Early Learning Indiana awarded a $27,500 grant to Hilltop Neighborhood House Child Development Center as part of the $15 million Come Back Stronger...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Re-opens Five Clubs

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Re-opens Five Clubs After Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana made the decision to close its doors on March 13 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Clubs across Porter and Lake counties sat empty. Like nonprofits across the country, the organization was...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana provides support for members through COVID-19 and looks forward to reopening

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana provides support for members through COVID-19 and looks forward to reopening On March 13, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, along with many organizations across the nation, had to close their doors temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Club staff had to think quickly to find new and creative ways to...

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Teachers Credit Union financial expert weighs in on student loans: research before you commit

Teachers Credit Union financial expert weighs in on student loans: research before you commit Going to college is an exciting adventure for those who choose to take that route, but it can be expensive. Many students take out student loans and Teachers Credit Union (TCU) has some expert advice for those looking to take this next step. ...

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Pets and Lyme Disease: Vale Park Animal Hospital shares tips to keep pets healthy

Pets and Lyme Disease: Vale Park Animal Hospital shares tips to keep pets healthy If you’re a fur-parent, you want to keep your fur-baby happy and healthy, and part of that responsibility includes guarding your pets against Lyme disease. We’ve all heard of the disease and know to watch out for those pesky ticks, but just what...

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Pandemic sparks epidemic of people helping people in Northwest Indiana

Pandemic sparks epidemic of people helping people in Northwest Indiana It may feel germy and uncertain in the Region right now, but something else is going viral: people helping people. As the news of the Covid-19 outbreak has been all-consuming, a scroll through any social media channel reveals a better part of the...

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