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IUN’s Class of 2024: Continuing a legacy on your own path

IUN’s Class of 2024: Continuing a legacy on your own path Jade Johnson, a third-generation IU Northwest graduate, grew into a leader on campus Living in East Point, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, Jade Johnson was figuring out where she wanted to go to college. She could’ve stayed down south but visited...

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Geminus hosts its annual Candlelight Vigils for Child Abuse at La Porte, Gary City Halls

Geminus hosts its annual Candlelight Vigils for Child Abuse at La Porte, Gary  City Halls On April 24, La Porte citizens braved the chilly weather to gather in front of the La Porte County Courthouse for Geminus’ annual Candlelight Vigil for Child Abuse. A second vigil was additionally held on April 25 at the Gary City Hall for Lake...

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IUN’s Class of 2024: Helping yourself to better help others

IUN’s Class of 2024: Helping yourself to better help others 45-year-old psychology, Spanish medical communications major inspires by pursuing lifelong dream Helping others is what Karla Arreguin does. It’s natural for her. After coming to the United States from Mexico as an 18-year-old undocumented...

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International Association of Firefighters volunteers time, money to City of Hammond

International Association of Firefighters volunteers time, money to City of Hammond In response to the recent vandalism at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, the International Association of Firefighters Local 556, has offered to donate their time and any funds necessary to repair the vandalism at the basketball courts area...

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First Things First Porter County makes a big splash with announcement of $5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment

First Things First Porter County makes a big splash with announcement of $5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment The first thousand days are critical to a child’s growth and development. That is where First Things First Porter County, an initiative started by Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF), comes in with building a network where families can get...

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PCCF Receives $5 Million from Lilly Endowment for First Things First

PCCF Receives $5 Million from Lilly Endowment for First Things First The Porter County Community Foundation received its largest funding to date for First Things First Porter County (FTF)—a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue positively impacting the lives of Porter County children...

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Community Healthcare System emphasizes the importance of self-care at Empowering Women’s Retreat

Community Healthcare System emphasizes the importance of self-care at Empowering Women’s Retreat Self-care is not selfish. That message was the thread connecting presentations and interactive sessions at the Empowering Women’s Retreat, hosted by Community Healthcare System. The event, which took place April 20 at The Center for Visual and...

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