United Way Northwest Indiana

This year, we encourage you to donate to United Way of Porter County's Power of Youth initiative! The Power of Youth council consists of students from every Porter County high school who exhibit a passion for community through service and leadership....

FamilyWize Community Service Partnership and United Way of Porter County are dedicated to building strong communities through better health. FamilyWize has been selected to help distribute 1,000 free flu shot vouchers provided by Walgreens. The...

For the past few months, the United Way Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been collecting handmade items to donate to local nonprofit agencies through its new Crafting for Love program. Various hand-crafted items, such as scarves,...

#GivingTuesday inspires personal philanthropy and encourages bigger, better and smarter charitable giving during the holiday season. Show that the world truly gives as good as it gets. The third annual #GivingTuesday will take place on December 2,...

For the fifth year, United Way of Porter County will be hosting the United Way Regional Volunteer Center’s VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Informational meetings for VITA volunteers will be held on Monday, Nov. 10 at 8am, 10am, 1pm,...

On Monday, November 3 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Gelsosomo’s in Chesterton, Congressman Pete Visclosky will attend the United Way Canstruction Wrap-up Celebration. The event is being held to thank Canstruction participants and to present them with...

United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is hosting its 5th annual Valparaiso Half Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 9, with all race proceeds going to UWPC’s Power of Youth Council. The student-led program holds fundraisers that benefit community youth self...

United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is pleased to welcome its two newest board members, J.J. Peller and Carl Wenz, who will both serve 3-year terms. J.J. Peller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Bank of America in Merrillville, Ind., where he...

United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is hosting its 5th annual Valparaiso Half Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 9, with all race proceeds going to UWPC’s Power of Youth Council. The student-led program holds fundraisers that benefit community programs that...

AmeriCorps is an opportunity to get things done in Northwest Indiana, while making a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It is a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in...