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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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Round up for Hospice of the Calumet Region through the Strack & Van Til checkout challenge round up

Round up for Hospice of the Calumet Region through the Strack & Van Til checkout challenge round up Caring for loved ones is an honor and a responsibility, and when it comes to end-of-life decisions, dignity and comfort are paramount. That is why many people choose hospice care. From Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28, Hospice of the Calumet...

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Impact Rides to make a major difference in Region veterans’ lives this summer

Impact Rides to make a major difference in Region veterans’ lives this summer To help show support for Region veterans, local organizations Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso, Charlie Bravo (formerly OC Bravo), and Kelly Law Offices have teamed up to host Impact Rides this summer. Happening once a month, the Impact Rides are here...

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Porter County Animal Shelter’s mascots encourage community to engage with shelter

Porter County Animal Shelter’s mascots encourage community to engage with shelter Porter County’s Animal Shelter supports and takes in over 1,000 homeless animals every year. Working tirelessly to find forever homes for each and every one, Shelter Director Jen Schaafsma and her team are excited to welcome mascots Nacho the cat...

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Porter County Community Foundation Grants $232,184 to Community Organizations

Porter County Community Foundation Grants $232,184 to Community Organizations The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) was started in 1996 to strengthen its community through generous giving and leadership. Through its Community Fund, PCCF has recently awarded 33 grants to local groups and organizations. ...

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Jeff Strack honored with Good Scout Award for embodying Scouting in community

Jeff Strack honored with Good Scout Award for embodying Scouting in community Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. As an Eagle Scout, Jeff Strack, president and CEO of Strack & Van Til, strives to live up to these 12 points of the Scout Law every...

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Porter County Community Foundation Awards Over $232,000 to Community Organizations

Porter County Community Foundation Awards Over $232,000 to Community Organizations 33 Nonprofits Benefit from the Generosity of Community Members The Porter County Community Foundation approved $232,184 in grants to 33 local nonprofit organizations as part of its first of two grant cycles for 2024. Grant recipients...

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