United Way Northwest Indiana

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...

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...

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...

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...