Lake Area United Way

Are you looking for a way to give back this Thanksgiving? Then come join us for our Thanksgiving Giveaway on Wednesday, November 23rd! We are looking for volunteers to help us distribute food baskets to struggling families from 8am-12:30pm at the...

Community Healthcare System was recently presented with a Community Excellence award from Lake Area United Way for the hospital system’s outstanding support in the 2015-2016 annual community campaign. The Community Excellence Award is presented to...

Horizon Bank recently presented Lake Area United Way President/CEO Lisa Daugherty with a corporate check to support the 2015-2016 LAUW Community Campaign. This gift has increased from last year’s contribution and is a direct outcome of the growing...

The students from Purdue University Calumet’s Center for Learning and Academic Success (CLAS) volunteered to pack over 800 care packages for the homeless on Friday, November 13th. The care packages contained travel sized toiletries (shampoo,...

Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County announce the staff addition of Luis Tovar as the new AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison. Covering both organizations, he will implement the AFL-CIO Community Services Program and will provide...

Since 2010, Lake County residents have saved more than $3 million on everyday prescription costs, thanks to the partnership between Lake Area United Way and the FamilyWize prescription savings card program. The card is free and is distributed...

The Board and staff of Lake Area United Way (LAUW) welcomed guests to “An Evening at The Ballpark with The Vanguard” at their signature after-hours networking event on July 30th at U.S. Steelyard as the Gary Southshore Railcats took on the St....

Lou Martinez, Retired Lake Area United Way President was presented The Sagamore of the Wabash Award after the organization’s June meeting of its Board of Directors. Martinez’ career with Lake Area United Way spans over 3 decades. His first role...

Volunteers from BMO Harris Bank, Muster and Stardust Bowl III, Dyer teamed up to host their 2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser to benefit Lake Area United Way. Sixty-three local businesses and individuals sponsored lanes and/or donated raffle prizes. The...

BMWC Constructors raised $5,100 during this year’s Three Floyds Brewery “Dark Lord Festival” and presented a check to Lake Area United Way on May 15th. For the past four years, BMWC Constructors has taken advantage of the company’s close...