United Way Northwest Indiana

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity in Porter County? The United Way of Porter County is seeking volunteers to help elderly, moderate-to-low income Porter County residents file their federal and state income taxes for the 2017 tax year. If...

The United Way of Porter County Kinder Camp program readied 164 students for Kindergarten this past summer. The 15-day summer school program, designed for 4-to-5-year-olds, provides a positive first school experience to promote a life-long love of...

This summer, more than 175 children in Porter County are getting a leg up on learning in preparation for kindergarten. The Porter County School Readiness - Full STEAM Ahead program provides a fun learning experience that helps prepare children for...

Porter County has been notified that it will be awarded federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as appropriated by Congress. Porter County has been recommended to receive an estimated...

The United Way of Porter County has named Kasandra Tenbarge as the new Director of Development for the organization. “Matching passion for community with the needs of sharing our mission is crucial,” said Kim Olesker, president & CEO of...

The Northwest Indiana Asset Building Coalition is seeking volunteers to help moderate-to-low income residents file their federal and state income taxes during the 2017 tax season. The coalition, in partnership with the IRS, provides a free tax...

Law enforcement officers throughout Porter County participated in No Shave November to raise $15,000 to benefit their community. Working with United Way of Porter County, the Porter County Sheriff’s Department during the month of November allowed...

Earlier this month United Way Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Northwest Indiana received the Award for Exemplary Volunteer Program from Serve Indiana, the state’s volunteer service agency. The award was one of eight Awards for...

United Way Retired and Senior Volunteer program of Northwest Indiana is hosting two collection drives: one for personal care items and the other for handmade winter clothing items for the upcoming holiday season. The sample-size hygiene product...

United Way of Porter County is offering free FAFSA filing services the second Friday each month now until March 10, 2017 thanks to a new partnership with Valparaiso University. Due to a recent change in the U.S. Department of Education federal...