The University of Phoenix volunteer team helped PCACS get ready for a new tenant as part of the 2012 United Way Day of Caring. The group painted the area, formerly occupied by the Head Start program, in anticipation of Dayspring Center moving into...
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PCACS Annual Meeting Spotlights Year of Service
The Porter County Aging and Community Services board and staff marked another year of helping community members through its key programs, providing transportation, nutrition, energy and emergency assistance. Outgoing board president Cliff Malings...
Social Media Coach Outlines Facebook Strategies
The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is teaming with social media coach Kathy Sipple to offer Advanced Facebook for Business from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday Aug. 23 at the Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900...
Day of Caring Projects to Help Revitalize PCACS
Porter County Aging and Community Services is seeking volunteers for its Day of Caring projects, which focus on improvements at the agency’s building and grounds. The United Way’s Day of Caring on Aug. 24 unites community members and...
Workshop Initial Step Toward Business Success
The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is presenting Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound and Proven Path from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 21 at the Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900 Connecticut Drive, in...
PCACS Transportation Director Keeps Buses Rolling
Porter County Aging and Community Services Transportation Director Flo Snuffer understands the importance of the agency’s service. She hears directly from clients how the rides are impacting their lives. “They call me all the time crying that if...
Feldt Takes on NWI SBDC Leadership Role
Business advisor Lorri Feldt has been named regional director of the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center. She brings more than 25 years of business-based expertise to the role. She has worked at Whirlpool Corp. in sales, customer...
PCACS Board Member Brings Empathy, Experience to Role
Board member Sylvia Graham lends an ear to Porter County Aging and Community Services’ clients seeking assistance. “I have been accepted by the clientele who are willing to share their experiences - good and bad - and I work to help correct the...
Workshops Expand on QuickBooks Essentials
The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is offering QuickBooks Essentials Part II from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays March 24 and 31 at the Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900 Connecticut Drive, in Room 231. The...
PCACS Energy Assistance Program Extended
Porter County Aging and Community Services has received additional funds for the Energy Assistance Program in order to help more clients than last winter season. PCACS Executive Director Bruce Lindner said the allocated money will allow the agency to...