Northwest Indiana to receive more than $272,000 in federal funds to support local emergency food and housing programs

By: United Way Northwest Indiana Last Updated: February 9, 2023

Northwest Indiana to receive more than $272,000 in federal funds to support local emergency food and housing programs Northwest Indiana has been awarded more than $272,000 by the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to support local food pantry, homeless shelters and basic needs services. The award was made by the EFSP National Board,...

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Top 10 videos on Valpo.Life in 2022

By: Carter Dahlgren, Collin Gee, Gwen Mathis, Jenny Craig Brown, Madison Dinga Last Updated: December 27, 2022

Top 10 videos on Valpo.Life in 2022 One of our favorite things to do at GreatNews.Life is to get together with partners, community members, or organizations to share good news in a way that is fresh and exciting. That often comes through as a video! Being able to film what’s...

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Top 10 videos on NWI.Life in 2022

By: Carter Dahlgren, Gwen Mathis, Jenny Craig Brown Last Updated: December 27, 2022

Top 10 videos on NWI.Life in 2022 One of our favorite things to do at GreatNews.Life is to get together with partners, community members, or organizations to share good news in a way that is fresh and exciting. That often comes through as a video! Being able to film what’s...

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Top 10 community articles on Valpo.Life in 2022

By: Ashley Spargo, Aubrey Thomson, Autum Meyers, Courtney Hamrick, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Josh Daniels, Lauren Grasham, Madison Dinga, Nick Poulos Last Updated: December 22, 2022

Top 10 community articles on Valpo.Life in 2022 If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

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Top 10 community articles on NWI.Life in 2022

By: Alayna Wilkening, Aubrey Thomson, Autum Meyers, Claudia Airey, Collin Gee, Curtis Hankins, Gena Demuth, Lauren Grasham, Rachel Calderone Last Updated: December 22, 2022

Top 10 community articles on NWI.Life in 2022 If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

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United Way announces giving campaign to accomplish new strategic direction

By: United Way Northwest Indiana Last Updated: December 7, 2022

United Way announces giving campaign to accomplish new strategic direction Following the launch of its 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, United Way Northwest Indiana is kicking off a giving campaign to address challenges for residents in the Region. “In Northwest Indiana, 1 in 3 households can’t afford basic needs such as...

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Jasper Newton Foundation and United Way team up to expand Level Up services

By: United Way Northwest Indiana Last Updated: November 30, 2022

Jasper Newton Foundation and United Way team up to expand Level Up services The Jasper Newton Foundation, Inc. and the Second Chance Fund has committed $375,000 over the next three years to expand United Way Northwest Indiana’s Level Up and community navigator services to Jasper and Newton counties. The commitment will...

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Volunteers needed for upcoming tax season assistance program; Open House October 27

By: United Way Northwest Indiana Last Updated: October 25, 2022

Volunteers needed for upcoming tax season assistance program; Open House October 27 United Way of Northwest Indiana is seeking volunteers to help Northwest Indiana residents file their 2022 federal and state income tax forms during the 2023 tax season. Operated under the guidance of the Internal Revenue Service, the Volunteer Income...

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