Two hundred and forty-five (245) three-point baskets may mean a great year for the Valparaiso University Crusaders Men’s Basketball team, but it means even more to the boys and girls who attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County. As part...
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Habitat for Humanity of Porter County Seeks Partner Families
Habitat for Humanity of Porter County, the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is currently taking applications for partner families. Information sessions will be held on Saturday, March 27 at the Valparaiso YMCA (1201 Cumberland...
Former Notre Dame President Visits Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County (BGCPC) were visited by former Notre Dame University president Rev. Edward A. “Monk” Malloy. Father Malloy, who sits on the Board of Trustees for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America was asked to visit...
Steelworkers Award Tallian with Tommie Blaylock Award
The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) Local #104 awarded State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Portage) today with the Tommie Blaylock Award for Outstanding Leadership. The award is given each year to those who help promote and support the rights of...
Porter County Awarded $107,776 to Expand Emergency Food & Shelter Programs
The Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) has awarded a $107,776.00 grant to assist local nonprofit charities to expand crisis shelter and food programs that help the poor and homeless in Porter County. The state set-aside committee has selected this...
Mayor Velazquez Announces Take Pride in Portage Day
In conjunction with the Park Department, the City of Portage is sponsoring a Clean Up Portage Kick Off day on Saturday, April 17, 2010. We are seeking volunteers and equipment to help beautify every corner of our city including our Parks and Trails....
Respite Services at Opportunity Enterprises Provide Relief for Families
A couple of months ago, Chris and John Wilkinson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a vacation – just the two of them. For most couples, a vacation like this would be a nice break from their daily routine. For the Wilkinsons, however,...
Opportunity Enterprises Celebration of Achievement to Honor Gary Mitchell
Tickets are now available for the 2010 Opportunity Enterprises Celebration of Achievement Breakfast, to be held on Thursday, April 8 at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso. Doors will open at 7:00 AM with a program from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. Following an...
Rebuilding Together Portage
Rebuilding Together Portage is participating in the National Rebuilding Day, April 24, To learn how you can help out, click here. Rebuilding Together Portage provides assistance to people who own their own home but who, because of physical limitation...
Fegely Students Serve
During the last few months, Fegely students have had the opportunity to participate in numerous events involving charity and service. These events have allowed our students to celebrate as a school and to experience the joy of serving their fellow...