Thursday night, hundreds of La Porte County locals came out to the YMCA’s annual trunk-or-treat. When this event started, it was primarily just members decorating their cars and there were no more than 18 trunks at that time. This year they had an...

Halloween is here, and Northwest Indiana has transformed from a jewel of the Midwest into a land of night, terror, and candy! Whether you're heading to the local Trunk or Treat, getting your costume prepped for a contest, or just looking to have a...

The La Porte County Family YMCA’s Youth Basketball Program has grown so large, it has become increasingly difficult to run the league in the Y’s two gymnasiums. Peggy Zarantonello, Sports Coordinator for the La Porte Branch YMCA, approached the...

The La Porte County Family YMCA is pleased to announce that it will transition its childcare services to the Learning Tree Academy on October 2nd. The Learning Tree Academy is a leading provider of early childhood education with a mission to use...

As the La Porte County Family YMCA continues to grow, so does their need for usable space and more efficient facility features. The newly resurrected Elston Advisory Board began exploring what options are available to accommodate the growing YMCA...

In a joint statement from the La Porte County Family YMCA Board of Directors and CEO, Laurie A. Halaska, an announcement was made that shared Halaska is stepping down from her position, effective September 9th. Halaska reflects on her time at the La...