Homelessness 'serious issue in Porter County'

VALPARAISO | More than 360 people are homeless in Porter County, and 148 of them are children.

Community foundation awards grants to local nonprofits

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Community Foundation recently awarded $98,800 in grants to 11 local nonprofit organizations.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Thanks to you, quality of life improves

The Porter County Community Foundation has a lot to celebrate this November. On Nov. 12, we commemorated the foundation's first 15 years with a Fab Fifteen FUNdraiser. The event raised money for scholarships to help area students continue their education and training beyond high school.

Women see power of their philanthropy

VALPARAISO | The co-founder of the Vera Bradley line of women's handbags and accessories had some words of wisdom Thursday for a group of local women philanthropists.

Forum offers women guidance from professionals

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Community Foundation is hosting a forum for women and by women Thursday at Valparaiso University's Harre Union.

Community foundation presents 'Women's Wisdom'

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Community Foundation is hosting a forum for women and by women Thursday at Valparaiso University's Harre Union.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: June event offers women's wisdom for women

The role of women in our society has been changing since World War II.

Valpo summit to focus on the benefits of diversity

VALPARAISO | The city and Valparaiso University are exploring how diversity and inclusion can foster a thriving community, and they want residents and community leaders in on the discussion.

GUEST COMMENTARY: In March, we honor amazing Valparaiso women

We look forward to March for the hints of spring it brings. We're reminded that there's still green grass under that snow, and we're reminded of how far we have come during Women's History Month.