United Way Northwest Indiana

The United Way of Porter County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program still has tax preparation openings available for qualifying individuals. The VITA program is a free tax preparation service staffed by IRS-certified volunteer preparers...

United Way of Porter County AmeriCorps program is seeking new members and host sites for their 2016 summer session. AmeriCorps provides the opportunity to get things done in Northwest Indiana. AmeriCorps members gain new skills and experiences while...

Life-size fiberglass bison painted or adorned in a myriad of creative ways will soon be displayed throughout Porter County and the rest of Indiana as part of the Indiana Association of United Ways’ Bison-tennial Public Art initiative. The art...

United Way of Porter County (UWPC) hosted its Annual Celebration on March 8 at the Valparaiso Ivy Tech Community College campus. The event honored and recognized outstanding community partners and individuals in the 2015/2016 campaign. To kick off...

Appointments for free federal and state tax preparation at the United Way of Porter County (UWPC) are being accepted starting Tuesday, January 19. Free tax preparation is limited to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $54,000 or less with...

Time is drawing near for the opening of tax season and the United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is seeking additional volunteers to help local residents prepare federal and state taxes. For the sixth year UWPC is hosting the Internal Revenue Service...

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Northwest Indiana (RSVP of NWI) of United Way completed their annual Crafting for Love Drive. Volunteers made an array of items, by hand, from scarves and mittens to teddy bears and blankets, to be given...

On Dec. 8, United Way of Porter County (UWPC) President/CEO Sharon Kish was honored with the Sagamore of the Wabash award. After serving in her position for over 14 years, Kish will retire at the end of this calendar year. Presented by State Senator...

United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is excited to announce Kim Olesker, currently serving as the Regional Director of Early Childhood Initiatives, as its new President/CEO. Olesker will assume her new role on January 4, 2016. Olesker succeeds 14 1/2...

The United Way of Porter County (UWPC) again is seeking volunteers to help local residents prepare federal and state taxes. For the sixth year UWPC is hosting the Internal Revenue Service VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program that depends on...