Local high school students will be participating in this year's upcoming United Way Youth Day of Caring volunteer event. The event will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 9am to 1pm at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. The Youth Day of Caring, hosted...
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Evelyn Harris Named 2015 Station Manager of the Year by United Way RSVP of Northwest Indiana
Evelyn Harris, Resource Development Associate for Lake Area United Way was recently awarded the distinction of Station Manager of the Year for the organization’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The nationwide program is the largest...
St. Mary Medical Center Celebrates United Way Campaign Wrap-up
Lake Area United Way recently congratulated employees of St. Mary Medical Center for their support. Speaking to managers at the hospital, Lisa Daugherty, new President/CEO of Lake Area United Way, said, “St. Mary Medical Center has been a flag-ship...
Sign Your Child Up Today for the Lake Area United Way’s 2015 Canstruction
Our kids had an amazing experience last year in the United Way's Canstruction event. Check out the video below. If you have a 6th, 7th or 8th grader who is a member of the Y and would like them be a part of 2015's event, contact Child Care Director...
County Line Orchard Hold Beers in the Barn Fundraiser to Benefit Lake Area United Way
County Line Orchard is hosting a unique event to benefit Lake Area United Way. The event will take place on Saturday, January 24th from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm at County Line Orchard, 200 S. County Line Rd., in Hobart, IN. “Beers in the Barn is a...
RDA President Addresses Lake Area United Way’s Vanguard Leadership Circle
RDA President and CEO Bill Hanna addressed Lake Area United Way’s Vanguard Leadership Circle members during “Breakfast with The Vanguard” on December 4th at the RDA offices in Crown Point. Mr. Hanna showcased the RDA’s accomplishments to date...
Lisa M. Daugherty Named New President & CEO of Lake Area United Way
The Board of Directors of Lake Area United Way is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa M. Daugherty as its new President & CEO. Daugherty will succeed Lou Martinez, who recently announced his retirement after being at the helm of the...
Walgreens, United Way and FamilyWize Team Up To Provide Flu Shot Vouchers For Uninsured and Underinsured Individuals and Families
FamilyWize Community Service Partnership and the Lake Area United Way are dedicated to building strong communities through better health. FamilyWize has been selected to help distribute 1,000 free flu shot vouchers provided by Walgreens....
Pepsi Beverages Co. Donates to United Way’s “I Need a Hug” Program
Employees at Pepsi Beverages Co., Munster, recently donated dozens of stuffed animals to Lake Area United Way for the “I Need a Hug” Program. “Pepsi Munster was excited to collect stuffed animals for Lake Area United Way’s “I Need a Hug”...
Lake Area United Way and FamilyWize Announce Savings of Over $2,000,000 in Everyday Prescription Costs for Local Residents
Since 2010, Lake County residents have saved more than $2,000,000 on everyday prescription costs, thanks to the partnership between Lake Area United Way and FamilyWize. The free FamilyWize drug savings card is distributed locally by Lake Area United...