After a short hiatus, United Way Northwest Indiana is bringing back Day of Caring, an all-hands-on-deck volunteer day where people work together as a community to impact their community. The last Day of Caring took place in 2022, when hundreds of...
On the evening of Thursday, June 12, the Michigan City Human Rights Commission hosted its annual Humanitarian of the Year celebration at the Michigan City Senior Center. Over 150 community members, elected officials, and City of Michigan City...
At the heart of the Meat Hunger Breakfast hosted by Cultivate Food Rescue stood a clear mission: fight food insecurity while supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders. Jim Conklin, co-founder and executive director of Cultivate, noted...
In 2023, Operation Feed LaPorte County Co. distributed over 5,000 pounds of meat and 6,260 pounds of nonperishable food (collected during the week of the LaPorte County Fair) to 29 LaPorte County food pantries and other agencies. In 2024,...
United Way Northwest Indiana is thrilled to announce the return of Day of Caring, the Region’s largest single-day volunteer event, on Friday, August 1, 2025—presented by NIPSCO. After a two-year hiatus, this signature event returns stronger than...
The Junior Board of Directors demonstrated their commitment to community outreach and support through the completion of two service projects last month that made a difference in the lives of families and individuals. Throughout the eight-month...
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Honor 2025 Jubilarians In this Jubilee Year of 2025, a sacred time of grace and spiritual renewal in the Catholic Church, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ joyfully honor eight dedicated women religious who celebrate...
Summer is just around the corner, which means Bucher Technologies (BucherTech) is preparing for another round of its annual Grant Program. The Valparaiso-based IT and managed service provider distributed $25,000 in IT products and services to...
On a mission to bridge opportunity gaps across the Region, United Way Northwest Indiana recently received a $7,500 grant from the Everwise Foundation to support its transformative Level Up program on Monday, May 19. The grant presentation brought...
