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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) announces the launch of its annual “Return to Learn” match campaign, taking place September 12-25. During the two-week campaign, each of the organization’s 10 Clubs will compete to...

In response to several recent questions from the community regarding dead wildlife, the City of Valparaiso wishes to remind residents of how to handle dead animals discovered on private property. “We follow the lead of the Department of Natural...

To recognize those who put in the extra hours in our schools, it only makes sense to host the celebration on the weekend. Calumet College of St. Joseph teamed up with Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana and the Catholic Diocese of Gary for the...

Since its inception, Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) has supported first-time mothers by connecting them to nurses during their pregnancy. This parent-nurse relationship starts during pregnancy and continues until the child’s second...

On August 24, Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership program hosted a graduation celebration honoring the growth and achievements of its clients in St. Joe, Elkhart, and LaPorte counties. The St. Joseph County Public Library filled with new parents...

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as a state driver’s license and state identification card. Change never comes easily, so it probably is no surprise that the deadline for...

Friday July 26 marked the 19th time Tom's Car Care Canter hosted its Lube-a-Thon for Hospice. From 7am until almost 6pm cars were lined up out to the street to get their oil changed for just a $45 donation to Center for Hospice Care. Even with the...

Variety of free and low-cost courses are available for learners of all ages Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers various non-credit courses and educational programs from September through October....

On the evening of Friday, September 6, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Hammond Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Center of Hope. This space offers the young Club members an atmosphere that promotes academic...

The Women’s Fund of Porter County, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $57,500 in grants to local organizations that meet the needs of women and children.  Hilltop Neighborhood House and Jacob’s Ladder...