United Way Northwest Indiana

United Way Network assists Valparaiso residents during eviction caused by infestation; donations sought

United Way Network assists Valparaiso residents during eviction caused by infestation; donations sought United Way Network is working to find emergency housing for nine adults, seven children and several animals living in a Valparaiso apartment building that is being shut down due to a cockroach and bedbug infestation. Work with residents began when...

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Porter County to receive more than $77,000 in federal funds to support local emergency food and shelter programs

Porter County to receive more than $77,000 in federal funds to support local emergency food and shelter programs Porter County, Indiana – Porter County has been awarded $77,000 by the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program to support local food pantries and homeless shelter services. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S....

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Northern Indiana Bank On Alliance and Centier Bank team up to support the working poor, ALICE population

Northern Indiana Bank On Alliance and Centier Bank team up to support the working poor, ALICE population The Northern Indiana Bank On Alliance and Centier Bank have partnered to provide access to financial education and no- to low-cost banking services geared to help the working poor, the population known as ALICE. ALICE stands...

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United Way Day of Caring August 9 volunteer registration now open

United Way Day of Caring August 9 volunteer registration now open United Way Regional Volunteer Center is seeking volunteers to help local nonprofits during its annual Day of Caring event on Friday, August 9. As the largest single-day volunteer event across Northwest Indiana, Day of Caring brings together...

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United Way of Porter County seeks volunteer ambassadors to support community initiatives

United Way of Porter County seeks volunteer ambassadors to support community initiatives United Way of Porter County is seeking volunteer ambassadors to help spread the word about how individual donors, companies and the United Way Partner Network are positively impacting community need in Northwest Indiana. The program is designed to...

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United Way Family and Youth Day of Caring June 8 at Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve

United Way Family and Youth Day of Caring June 8 at Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve United Way of Porter County invites the community to participate in Family and Youth Day of Caring on Saturday, June 8 at Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Volunteers will help preserve the natural beauty of the Coffee Creek habitat through a variety...

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United Way of Porter County Announces Todd Leeth as Their Newest Campaign Chair for 2019-2020

United Way of Porter County Announces Todd Leeth as Their Newest Campaign Chair for 2019-2020 United Way of Porter County is excited to announce Todd Leeth as the 2019-2020 Campaign Chair for the organization. “There is no better way to financially support charitable organizations in Porter County than doing so through the United Way,”...

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Porter County Law Enforcement No Shave November Raises More Than $7,200 to Support Community

Porter County Law Enforcement No Shave November Raises More Than $7,200 to Support Community Law enforcement officers from the Porter County Sheriff’s Office and the Valparaiso Police Department participated in No Shave November raising more than $7,200 to benefit their community. Working with United Way of Porter County, the two police...

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Holiday Cheer for Hebron Students Thanks to Hebron Police Department, Meijer and United Way

Holiday Cheer for Hebron Students Thanks to Hebron Police Department, Meijer and United Way Last week Hebron Police Chief Noel and 6 of his officers did some Christmas shopping with 18 kids from Hebron. The students shopped for themselves and families thanks to Valparaiso Meijer’s generous gift of $2,000. The Hebron Police Department also...

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