We published several hundred videos to the PortageLife.com Video section this year. Videos about local events and more in Northwest Indiana were fair game for good news.
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Without further ado (and in no particular order), here are your Top 10 Videos in Northwest Indiana from 2016!
The Invisible Project: Making Visible Stories of Homelessness in Porter County
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The Invisible Project: Homelessness in Porter County does not conform to traditional assumptions about who experiences homelessness and why it occurs. The Invisible Project makes visible local stories of homelessness through first-person stories, infographics, and art. The Invisible Project is the result of a partnership between Valparaiso University’s Welcome Project and Professor Yeohyun Ahn’s Graduate Digital Media Class; the Porter County Coalition for Affordable Housing; Housing Opportunities; Gabriel’s Horn; and Dayspring Women’s Center.
365 Things To Do In Northwest Indiana: Portage
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It's a fact that there's plenty to do in the region, but what about the great places in certain cities? With our handy LIFE reader compiled 365 Things To Do In Northwest Indiana list we're taking a moment to count down some of the best things to do by city. In the second edition we took a look a Portage - a town that stretches from the shores of Lake Michigan to the ever-busy business district. To take a look at how much we've put on the list so far, follow the link: http://www.nwindianalife.com/365thingstodoinnw
#AllAboutTheGirls2: Celebrating Strong Women in Northwest Indiana
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#AllAboutTheGirls2 was a celebration of strong women sharing their stories of experiences and decisions that lead them to become the leaders they are today. Thanks to Jeanne, Denise, Kimberly, Michelle, Sue, Marie, Maura, Jennifer, and Jenny for speaking and sharing their stories! Read up on the event here: http://www.nwindianalife.com/entertainment/gatherings/60155-allaboutthegirls-part-2-celebrated-the-strong-women-of-the-region
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Helps Feed Those In Need
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For almost a decade the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and the Northwest Indiana McDonalds have been helping those in need - with a program they call 'Pantry on the Go'. Every Wednesday at a certain location in the region the organization give away free food for those who need it.
NIPSCO Employees Support American Cancer Society
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NIPSCO is a name that everyone knows in the region - but did you know that the employees of NIPSCO each year raise $50,000 for a non-profit? The employee's Charity of Choice Campaign is the pride of the company, and we recently caught up with NIPSCO's Executive Vice President Violet Sistovaris to talk over Charity of Choice, and their recent fundraiser. For more information visit: NIPSCO.com/Community
Northwest Indiana Chamber Roundtable: Chamber Members are Family, Volunteers, and Leaders
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Chamber members aren't only that, they're family, friends, and colleagues to the people who are in the same chamber. For chamber presidents, they're all of that and more. We recently sat down with five chamber presidents to talk about their members, and why they love their members.
Porter Health Care System Helps Fight Heart Disease at the 2016 Porter County Heart Walk
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Porter Health Care System cares for the community they serve, and their fundraising for the American Heart Association is a prime example. We caught up with the Porter team during the 2016 Heart Walk to go over why they love the event, and why they came together as one huge group to raise money for the health of others. For more information, read up on our article about the event: http://www.valpolife.com/component/content/article/53-community/serving/61843-porter-regional-hospital-employees-join-american-heart-association-to-fight-heart-disease-and-strokes-at-2016-heart-walk
It All Started with an Idea: Putting Good News Front and Center
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With ValpoLife.com, PortageLife.com, LaPorteCountyLife.com, and NWIndianaLife.com, Ideas in Motion Media is spreading good news throughout Northwest Indiana. Through photos, videos, articles and events, it has never been easier to spread positive news on the LIFE network. Through our websites, social media networks, e-mail newsletters, YouTube channel, we make it known that there is an abundance of good news in Northwest Indiana.
Glenda Ritz on the Progression of Education in Indiana
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Glenda Ritz, Superintendent of Public Instruction, is always trying to progress the state of public education to become better for Indiana's students. In a recent interview with LIFE Video Producer Anna Hanson Ritz goes over the next things we should focus on in the world of education.
Re-branding the VNA of Porter County with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir
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For decades the VNA of Porter County has been serving the Northwest Indiana community with their life changing programs. With the name of VNA of Porter County it created a misconception that the VNA only serves the citizens of Porter County. To battle this idea the VNA has recently changed to the VNA of NWI. We recently sat down with Visiting Nurses Association of NWI's CEO Ann O'Heir to talk over this change, and how it will impact the region as a whole.