The United Way of Porter County will host an informative workshop for nonprofit organizations on getting involved in advocating the work of their missions. A common misconception for nonprofits is that they cannot be involved lobbying or public...
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Boys & Girls Club Receives Grant from Walmart Foundation
The Boys & Girls Club of Porter County recently received a $6000 grant through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Walmart Foundation. "With the current economic downturn, we've seen a decline in resources while...
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
The Visiting Nurse Association Meals on Wheels Program needs more volunteers in Kouts. "If you have an hour or so between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., once a week or once or twice a month, we'd love to talk to you," says Janelle Zolkowski, VNA Meals on...
OE to Host Respite Home Open House
The Opportunity Enterprises Respite Services program will open the doors to its new Respite Home on Thursday, July 23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an open house. This open house will provide a chance for...
Cindy Powell Benefit
Cindy has dedicated her life to family, work and her love of horses. She has made the homes and businesses of Porter County the homes and businesses of Porter County sparkle for more than 20 years; all with a huge smile and even bigger heart. She...
Cornhole For a Cause
The American Cancer Society and Indiana 105.5 are ready to celebrate, remember, and fight back against cancer. Throughout the year, local Relay For Life teams have been raising funds to help in the fight against cancer. On Saturday, August 1, from 4...
Macho Man Competition Car Wash Fundraiser
Mark your calendars for the Macho Man Competition Car Wash Fundraiser scheduled for Saturday July 11 from 11AM- 2PM at the Kmart at 2801 Calumet Ave.. Funds raised will support Housing Opportunities, Inc., the organization serving the community...
United Way of Porter County Awarded $50,061
The Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) has awarded an additional $50,061.00 grant to assist local nonprofit charities to expand crisis shelter and food programs that help the poor and homeless in Porter County. The state set-aside committee has...
Flag Day Ceremony at VFW
This past Sunday on June 14th, the VFW Post 988 held their annual Flag Day Ceremony at their branch located at 705 Roosevelt. The ceremony was held outside where it started with a warm welcome, thanking everyone who had come out from the community to...
The Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club Foundation Sponsors Its Eighth Annual Volunteer Recognition Program
The Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club Foundation sponsored its Eighth Annual Volunteer Recognition program on May 27. The Foundation presented plaques to all the nominated volunteers and a $500 donation to the Valparaiso High School Key Club. The...