United Way Northwest Indiana

United Way of Porter County Annual Golf Outing Raising More Than $57,000 for Community Impact Programs

United Way of Porter County Annual Golf Outing Raising More Than $57,000 for Community Impact Programs United Way of Porter County annual golf outing raised more than $57,000 on Monday, May 21 thanks to the support of more than 50 businesses and 140 golfers, selling out the event. In spite of the rain more than 120 golfers showed up to enjoy the...

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United Way Youth Day of Caring Participants Spruced Up Gabis Arboretum

United Way Youth Day of Caring Participants Spruced Up Gabis Arboretum United Way of Porter County hosted its Youth Day of Caring event on Saturday, April 21 at Gabis Arboretum. More than 50 high school students from Lake and Porter Counties tackled a variety of projects including pulling invasive species, trail cleanup...

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United Way Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Honors Volunteers at 2018 Luncheons

United Way Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Honors Volunteers at 2018 Luncheons United Way Retired Senior and Volunteer Program recently recognized their volunteers across Northwest Indiana at their annual appreciation luncheons. At the end of March, program staff shared news and recognized volunteers and station supervisors for...

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Bailly Elementary Second Grade Students Raise Funds for United Way Reading Buddies Program

Bailly Elementary Second Grade Students Raise Funds for United Way Reading Buddies Program The Bailly Elementary Sweet Treat Factory this year will make and sell roughly 3,000 chocolate-covered pretzels. The pretzels will be made by 93 second graders. The fundraiser provides hands-on learning about how a business runs from start to finish....

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Free United Way Tax Preparation Service Appointments Are Still Available Through Monday, April 16, 2018

Free United Way Tax Preparation Service Appointments Are Still Available Through Monday, April 16, 2018 The United Way of Porter County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is still accepting appointments for the 2018 tax season. The program is a free tax preparation service staffed by IRS-certified volunteer preparers that assist taxpayers in...

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United Way of Porter County Recognizes the Spirit of Generosity in Northwest Indiana; Spirit Awards Winners Announced at Annual Community Celebration

United Way of Porter County Recognizes the Spirit of Generosity in Northwest Indiana; Spirit Awards Winners Announced at Annual Community Celebration United Way of Porter County announced this year’s Spirit Awards winners at their Annual Community Celebration last night at The Spa Event Center in Porter. The Spirit Awards is an initiative to honor and recognize everyday passionate, courageous...

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United Way of Porter County Announces 2018 Campaign Chair Duo, Randy and Jo Ellen Zromkoski

United Way of Porter County Announces 2018 Campaign Chair Duo, Randy and Jo Ellen Zromkoski The United Way of Porter County has named Randy and Jo Ellen Zromkoski as this year’s United Way Campaign Chairs. Annually United Way selects individuals who are passionate about United Way’s mission and the community to lead their workplace...

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United Way of Porter County Spirit Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted

United Way of Porter County Spirit Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted Now through February 16, United Way of Porter County is seeking nominations for remarkable volunteers to be honored at their second annual Spirit Awards. As an initiative of the United Way Regional Volunteer Center program, the Spirit Awards...

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United Way of Porter County Volunteer Tax Service Program Appointments Now Available

United Way of Porter County Volunteer Tax Service Program Appointments Now Available The United Way of Porter County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is now accepting appointments for the 2018 tax season. This free tax preparation service is open to individuals whose adjusted gross income is $54,000 or less and is staffed by...

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Porter County Law Enforcement No Shave November Raises More Than $11,000 to Support Community

Porter County Law Enforcement No Shave November Raises More Than $11,000 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 $11,000 to benefit their community. Working with United Way of Porter County, the two police...

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