Since 1996, the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) has worked to better the lives of all Porter County residents. Today, that mission comes alive in the form of free books to all Porter County children ages birth to 5 years old. In...
Porter County’s Animal Shelter supports and takes in over 1,000 homeless animals every year. Working tirelessly to find forever homes for each and every one, Shelter Director Jen Schaafsma and her team are excited to welcome mascots Nacho the cat...
The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) was started in 1996 to strengthen its community through generous giving and leadership. Through its Community Fund, PCCF has recently awarded 33 grants to local groups and organizations. ...
In the heart of Porter County, where democracy meets determination, Sundae Schoon, director of elections and voter registration, has been stirring up the perfect recipe for fair and accessible elections for over a decade. Schoon, who strongly...
Consistently finding and supporting projects that support economic growth through the Region, the Northwest Indiana (NWI) Regional Development Authority (RDA) recently commissioned a feasibility study for a potential Lake County convention...
Access to affordable healthcare is an issue for many Northwest Indiana residents. The City of Portage recently welcomed GENERx Pharmacy as a solution to that problem. As Northwest Indiana’s first insurance-free pharmacy, GENERx Pharmacy...
A key fixture in Northwest Indiana since 1959, Strack & Van Til has always believed that providing for the community goes a long way. Through its Apples for the Students program, Strack & Van Til does just that. Apples for the...
Jon C. Miller knows how important his work is as Porter County Chief Deputy Recorder. In fact, Miller and his team have taken great care to preserve and digitize all documents in their care. As the Chief Deputy Recorder, Miller and his...
The City of Valparaiso has changed tremendously over the past 20 years. Since the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) started in 1984, its members have been working tirelessly to promote and continue this change for the benefit of all...
911 Dispatcher Sandra Gallegos handles challenges every day. For over two decades, Gallegos has supported the people of Porter County as a key piece of the Porter County Government. “I started in this field 27 years ago,” said Gallegos....