United Way Northwest Indiana

The CARES Act, enacted by Congress last spring, includes a special $300 deduction designed especially for people who choose to take the standard deduction, rather than itemizing.

The CARES Act, enacted by Congress last spring, includes a special $300 deduction designed especially for people who choose to take the standard deduction, rather than itemizing. At the IRS, we work to support our nation’s charities in many different ways. In my organization, we oversee the tax-exempt groups that do vital work for our nation. And many of us who work for the IRS use our free time to volunteer and contribute...

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United Way HoliDays of Caring volunteer opportunities now available

United Way HoliDays of Caring volunteer opportunities now available United Way of Porter County provides an easy way to find Holiday volunteer opportunities in Northwest Indiana through their HoliDays of Caring program. Projects include collection drives, writing letters, decorating, packing food boxes and more....

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United Way of Porter County Women United donates $10,000 to support PACT Recovery Connection and The Caring Place

United Way of Porter County Women United donates $10,000 to support PACT Recovery Connection and The Caring Place United Way of Porter County Women United donated $10,000 to support PACT Recovery Connection and The Caring Place.  The donation will go to support Recovery Connection’s holistic approach to helping people with addiction reconnect to their...

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Don Quijote Dinner raises more than $60,000 to support VNA Meals on Wheels

Don Quijote Dinner raises more than $60,000 to support VNA Meals on Wheels Don Quijote Restaurant and patrons have raised more than $60,000 to support VNA Meals on Wheels program. Due to COVID, the program recently saw a 57% increase in need and needed a new walk-in refrigerator to meet the additional demand. The funds...

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United Way of Porter County COVID work infuses more than $1,500,000 into Porter County

United Way of Porter County COVID work infuses more than $1,500,000 into Porter County United Way of Porter County has infused more than $1,500,000 into network activities to help prevent homelessness, feed residents and protect frontline workers. “This year, we have tripled our efforts to keep up with the demand for assistance due...

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Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County employees selected for United Way Worldwide Leadership Program

Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County employees selected for United Way Worldwide Leadership Program Brandi Adams and Kasie Tenbarge have been selected to participate in United Way Worldwide’s 2020 LEAD Program.  The LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Accelerated Development) Program is designed to nurture skill sets, provide...

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New Summer Six Wine Party event to support Northwest Indiana educational programs adversely affected by COVID-19

New Summer Six Wine Party event to support Northwest Indiana educational programs adversely affected by COVID-19 Porter County, IN – United Way of Porter County invites the community to take part in their Summer Six Wine Party event to support Northwest Indiana educational programs adversely affected by COVID-19. This livestream, virtual wine tasting...

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United Way of Porter County Virtual Day of Caring event beginning August 7

United Way of Porter County Virtual Day of Caring event  beginning August 7 United Way of Porter County is hosting a social distancing version of their Day of Caring volunteer event beginning Friday, August 7. This annual celebration of volunteerism will start with a virtual kick-off breakfast followed by a month of social...

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United Way of Porter County to host virtual Day of Caring event beginning August 7

United Way of Porter County to host virtual Day of Caring event beginning August 7 Northwest Indiana – United Way of Porter County is hosting a social distancing version of their Day of Caring volunteer event beginning Friday, August 7. This annual celebration of volunteerism will start with a virtual kick-off breakfast followed...

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