NWI Cares: GreatNews.Life highlights COVID-19 stories by local businesses, organizations

NWI Cares: GreatNews.Life highlights COVID-19 stories by local businesses, organizations If there is something positive to come out of the 2020 pandemic, GreatNews.Life will find it. And we have. We’ve compiled a list of resources, services, and ways that our partners are making a positive impact on our communities in the wake of the...

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Porter County Community Foundation and United Way Porter County devote resources to protecting older area residents

Porter County Community Foundation and United Way Porter County devote resources to protecting older area residents The Porter County Community Foundation and the United Way of Porter County will donate $10,000 from their joint emergency response fund to Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana (MOWNWI) to deliver nutrition and support to Porter County seniors during...

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inHealth Ambulance and United Way of Porter County offer drop-off location for medical personal protective equipment; homemade masks accepted

inHealth Ambulance and United Way of Porter County offer drop-off location for medical personal protective equipment; homemade masks accepted inHealth Ambulance and United Way of Porter County have teamed up to provide a central drop-off location for any personal protective equipment donations. Donations can include things such as face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and eye protection...

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Local coronavirus relief fund and resource guide created

Local coronavirus relief fund and resource guide created Northwest Indiana – United Way of Porter County has compiled a regional resource guide for residents and volunteers to utilize during the coronavirus social distancing protocol – and has created the Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Fund to help those...

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United Way of Porter County hosts Bunco Bash, supporting women recovering from addiction

United Way of Porter County hosts Bunco Bash, supporting women recovering from addiction A sold-out crowd of over 100 women gathered at the Spa Special Events Center on Thursday for United Way of Porter County’s annual Bunco Bash. All proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction at the event went to support Women United, an...

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United Way of Porter County suspends tax preparation program as coronavirus precaution; Community assistance resources still available

United Way of Porter County suspends tax preparation program as coronavirus precaution; Community assistance resources still available Porter County, IN – Per CDC’s social distancing recommendation, United Way of Porter County will be suspending their free tax preparation service and other in-office activities from Tuesday, March 17 to Monday, March 30. Residents with tax...

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Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department raise almost $10,000 to support United Way initiatives

Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department raise almost $10,000 to support United Way initiatives Officers and staff from the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, Valparaiso Police Department, and United Way of Porter County gathered to celebrate their contribution to local United Way initiatives. Together, the City of Valparaiso and the...

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United Way offers region residents tax preparation help for local residents

United Way offers region residents tax preparation help for local residents Every February through April 15, the great race to file your taxes takes place. Thankfully for those who are starting to stress out, there’s hope. The United Way of Porter County offers anyone whose adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less free tax...

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