Building hope with homes

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana has begun its build season and needs volunteer help.

Lawyers, businesswomen come to aid of former inmates

CROWN POINT | Prison inmates on the path to re-entering their communities and the job market will have more than 700 pieces of "gently used" professional clothing to choose from, thanks to the Lake County Bar Association and local businesswomen.

A donor advised fund could be an ideal way to give

“Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.”

M'ville foundation gives $1M to support programs for the blind

INDIANAPOLIS | A Merrillville foundation has given $1 million to an Indianapolis organization serving the blind and visually impaired.

Caring for Carmelite children comes easy

EAST CHICAGO | Franciscan Physicians Hospital has a tradition of helping the children who live at St. Joseph’s Carmelite Home, and this Easter is no exception. But, what started as a hospital committee project turned into a project completely driven by Facebook groups wanting to help.

Don't be a hoarder, better to be a donor

If spring’s arrival hasn’t inspired you to start cleaning out your garage, attic, or basement, watch an episode of TV's "Hoarders." I’ve emptied entire rooms during the commercials.

Legacy Foundation matches funds with nonprofits

MERRILLVILLE | Legacy Foundation has announces the success of the Knight Foundation Match Grant Challenge, thanks to the generous support of local donors combined with national support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

April Food Day kicks off in the Southland

LANSING | The Chicago Southland hospitality industry is helping lead the way this year in South-Southwest Suburban United Way’s annual April Food Day.

LaPorte Salvation Army receives anonymous donations

LAPORTE | The La Porte Salvation Army would like to thank two people for an anonymous donation of over $1,000. From time to time we receive anonymous donations and are so very grateful for all our donors. On Friday March 8th a young couple, came into the Corp to drop off a small box of what …

Lowell FFA and FB offices team up for food drive

LOWELL | Lowell High School's Future Farmers of America chapter teamed up with Farm Bureau Insurance to hold a food drive last month and collected 767 pounds of food that was donated to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

Eagles host first St. Baldrick’s Day event

CEDAR LAKE | Cedar Lake Fraternal Order of Eagles 2529, 13140 Lakeshore Drive, will host its first St. Baldrick’s Day event Saturday to raise money for children's cancer research.

Crown Point BPA students headed to Indy

CROWN POINT | Once again, the Business Professionals of America chapter at Crown Point High School has qualified a large contingent to compete March 10 through 12 at the BPA State Leadership Conference in Indianapolis.

Wildcats “paws” to help animals

CROWN POINT | First-graders at St. Mary Catholic Community School proved that they have big hearts for small paws when they collected items for the Lake County Animal Shelter.

Lansing students collect donations for food pantry

Pictured are some of the participants of the Lansing Roundball Classic with donations collected for the Lansing Food Pantry. Six different Lansing schools were represented at the tournament.

Mardi Gras success benefits Schererville PTOs

Cindy Jansky, of Caliber Funding, and Pam Bilyak, of Tupperware, would like to thank everyone who helped, attended and donated to the Schererville Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Mardi Gras Fashion Show this month. It was a great success and proceeds will be presented to the PTOs of Grimmer Middl…

Foundation's $2 for $1 Challenge Match a success

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Foundation recently completed a five-month campaign to increase the endowment funds held by the foundation.

Hungry Hound supports pet food drive

ST. JOHN | Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming is collecting pet food donations throughout February for the Share The Love Pet Food Drive. Donations will be matched pound for pound by Hungry Hound and will benefit Best Buddies Pet Pantry and Lake County family pets in need.

Seton teens collect jeans for the homeless

Seton Academy students collected jeans for homeless teens across America. Some of the students who organized the drive are, from left, Kierra Harris, Ernest Baker, Michael Cross Jr., Terrence Ellis and Jayla Hill.

Dine out with a sweetheart and help heart research

SCHERERVILLE | During American Heart Month, Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar and Community Healthcare System’s cardiovascular research program have teamed up to raise funds and awareness regarding heart disease.

Purdue University Calumet receives United Way award

HAMMOND | Lake Area United Way has recognized Purdue University Calumet with its prestigious Community Spirit Award for philanthropy, volunteer efforts and community impact.