On Thursday, December 12, the Strack and Van Til team joined together to pack 2,000 Christmas dinners to donate to the Foodbank of Northwest Indiana to be distributed through their Pantry Partners in Lake and Porter Counties. Larry Moore, senior...
For years, Hospice of the Calumet Area has been blessed by angels in its corner, including a group with a passion for art and philanthropy. The Hospice Artisans, a dedicated team of volunteers, host their annual Holiday Market to showcase elevated,...
It is the season of giving, and businesses around the Region are finding ways to make a difference around their communities during the holidays. Toy, coat, and food drives, collaborations with nonprofits, Angel Trees and much more – all of these...
On Wednesday, December 4, day two of the 54th annual Deserving Children’s Shopping Tour was held at the Orak Shrine in Michigan City. This event, which was funded by the Deserving Children’s Roof Sit fundraiser and the La Porte County Association...
Every year, thousands of families face the harrowing reality of childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. For these families, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers genuine hope. Founded over 50 years ago, St. Jude has...
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds® Casinos announced today a donation of 1,000 food boxes to those in need during the week of Thanksgiving. This year’s Thanksgiving food box includes a Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes,...
Last week, the Northwest Health hospitals kicked-off the holiday season by thanking their employees by gifting them with a holiday turkey to enjoy with their families. Leaders from the health system greeted employees as they drove through to receive...
A volunteer places a wreath on a veteran's grave during the City of Crown Point's Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 16, 2023, at the historic Maplewood and Maplewood memorial cemeteries. The 2024 wreath-laying ceremony will take place at noon...
The Strack & Van Til team recently took part in an impactful volunteer effort at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, where they packed 2,000 dinners for families in need. Store Directors, Managers, and Corporate Team members from the...
This story is part of a series on 1st Source Foundation’s grant program. Learn more about the program and the impact it has on communities across Northern Indiana here. Early childhood literacy helps connect children with a world beyond their home,...
