Ashley Schiyer

Ollie the emotional support puppy brightens students’ lives at Nathan Hale Elementary

Ollie the emotional support puppy brightens students’ lives at Nathan Hale Elementary For years, Julie Pearson, principal at Nathan Hale Elementary, has wanted to bring an emotional support puppy to her school. Pearson brought up the idea during principle meetings and mentioned the benefits that having an emotional support puppy at...

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Rittenhouse Village at Portage hosts annual bingo fundraiser at Bonner Senior Center

Rittenhouse Village at Portage hosts annual bingo fundraiser at Bonner Senior Center Rittenhouse Village at Portage held its eighth annual Vera Bradley bingo charity event at the Bonner Senior Center on November 13. Complete with refreshments, snacks, bingo and a raffle, this fundraising event is a relaxing way to spend a Sunday...

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Porter-Starke Services and Marram Health Center make an impact on mental health awareness in the community

Porter-Starke Services and Marram Health Center make an impact on mental health awareness in the community Porter-Starke Services is a not-for-profit health center that has multiple locations throughout Northwest Indiana, including LaPorte, Knox, Valparaiso, and Portage.  With mental health awareness on the rise, Porter-Starke is equipped to provide...

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Center for Hospice Care hosts Okuyamba Fest to raise money for a new vehicle for Uganda

Center for Hospice Care hosts Okuyamba Fest to raise money for a new vehicle for Uganda Center for Hospice Care and Hospice Foundation hosted the Okuyamba Fest on October 27, 2022. The Okuyamba Fest, whose name derives from the Luganda word meaning ‘to help,' serves as a celebration and fundraiser for their partnership with the...

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Center for Hospice Care and Hospice Foundation host inaugural Circle of Caring Award Dinner to honor Tim Portolese and Doctor Bruce Newswanger

Center for Hospice Care and Hospice Foundation host inaugural Circle of Caring Award Dinner to honor Tim Portolese and Doctor Bruce Newswanger Center for Hospice Care and Hospice Foundation held its inaugural Circle of Caring Award Dinner on November 2 at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, Indiana. Complete with hors d'oeuvres, dinner, beverages, music, and a live auction, this event is a...

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