“Serving on the PCACS board is an opportunity for me to give back to the residents of Porter County,” he said. “I strongly believe in giving back to the community in which my family and I live.” Lowe is president of the Porter County Aging...
Porter County Aging and Community Services
PCACS Board Member Blends Roles to Serve Seniors
Kimberly Wiseman seeks to impact the region’s senior community through her roles as a Porter County Aging and Community Services board member as well as branch manager of the Portage Public Library. “I’ve always loved working with seniors. I...
PCACS Highlights Year of Service, New Board Members
The Porter County Aging and Community Services team marked another year of serving the community as well as spotlighted new board members at its annual meeting. In the last year, the PCACS transportation program had an average 92 trips per day...
Input Sought from Public Transportation Riders
Valparaiso Public transportation providers are seeking input from current or potential riders, including people with disabilities, during a session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday July 24 at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway. Porter County Aging and...
Tech Upgrade Boosts PCACS Bus Service
A tech update is taking Porter County Aging and Community Services’ transportation program to a new level. “Our transportation software and scheduling program is on track for a massive upgrade. With the assistance of a grant from NIRPC, our...
New Bus Driver Joins Transportation Team at PCACS
Margaret Strehler is behind the wheel at Porter County Aging and Community Services joining the transportation team as a new bus driver. The Hebron resident has worked in the home health arena and as a bus driver for Boone Grove schools and First...
New PCACS Board Member Looks to Strengthen Impact on Community
Porter County Aging and Community Services is marking the addition of new board member, Rondi Wightman, who joined in the fall of 2013. Wightman is looking forward to being a voice for seniors in the Duneland area where she lives and volunteers. “I...
NAP Tax Credits Support PCACS
Porter County Aging and Community Services is offering tax credits as part of the Neighborhood Assistance Program. The donations are a way for community members to support PCACS’ mission and goals while receiving state tax breaks. “We are marking...
Drive Collects Personal Care Items for Community
Porter County Aging and Community Services is teaming with The Salvation Army to host a personal care items drive for Porter County residents. Responding to a community-wide need, the organizations are accepting donations of toilet paper, shampoo,...
Café Tips Support PCACS
The tip jar at Campbell Street Café will be filled for Porter County Aging and Community Services in May. The café’s tradition to support area not-for-profits continues throughout the month. The café, owned and operated by Pines Village...