Karlaisela Trujillo was announced as the recipient of the Russell A. Willis Youth of the Year Scholarship on Thursday, May 24, 2018. She was awarded the scholarship at Portage High School by Shannon Burhans, President & CEO of the Portage...

The countdown to summer is on and kids aren’t the only ones looking forward to the summer months. The Portage Township YMCA is getting ready for an influx of programming and activities that stimulate both mind and body, in an effort to help...

The Portage Township YMCA offers recreational, progressive, and non-sanctioned competitive team gymnastics for children ages 18 months and older. We are looking to strengthen & expand our program with coaches that will provide group gymnastics...

At the end of the summer, families want to hear their child had “the best summer ever.” To help make that happen, Portage Township YMCA is offering two day camps, keeping kids in Portage and the surrounding areas adventurous, active, engaged and...

For 77 years, the United Way of Porter County has partnered with organized labor unions to ensure that they are improving the community in the best possible ways. When United Way sees an opportunity to benefit both community and AFL-CIO members, it...

While it may feel far from around the corner, summer is almost here! School will soon be out, but the Portage Township YMCA kids will continue learning and growing thanks to the annual Healthy Kids Day this Saturday. Every year, YMCAs across the...

We are currently seeking applicants for two positions at the Y: 1. Group Fitness Instructors - Do you have passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals? Why not get paid for doing something you love? We are looking for engaging, energetic,...

On Friday, trivia masters gathered in Woodland Park for Portage Township YMCA’s Total Knockout Trivia Night. The event is quickly becoming a community favorite, featuring costumes, tacos, drinks, and a lively trivia contest. This time around, the...

Summer is a time when children can let their imaginations run wild! From creating their own to plays to building forts in the backyard, there’s no limit to what kids can dream up—provided their properly supported. The Y wants to ensure all kids...

Sprucing up your facility doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. Just ask Portage Township YMCA President/CEO Shannon Burhans. After learning about the cost-effectiveness of recycled latex paint during a Porter County Recycling & Waste...