NWI House Raffle fundraiser begins

CROWN POINT | This year’s Northwest Indiana House Raffle is underway and many are already supporting the organization’s mission and the chance to win a new home.

St. Jude House hosts Mommy, Dolly & Me Tea

CROWN POINT | Calling all little princesses in Northwest Indiana. If an afternoon of royal treatment and dollies are your cup of tea, then you won’t want to miss St. Jude House’s annual Mommy, Dolly & Me Spring Tea.

Dancing the night away

CROWN POINT | Can’t get away for Spring break? No sandy beach in your near future?

Dress auction, pancake breakfast to benefit St. Jude House

CROWN POINT | There will be a special occasion dress auction and pancake breakfast held at the Crown Point Public Library in the Tri Kappa meeting room on March 16. All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude House.

EDITORIAL: Abuse victims need help from friends, relatives

When the Violence Against Women Act was signed into law Thursday, it was hailed as a victory for victims of domestic abuse. It does help, but it isn't the only thing victims need.

Passage of domestic violence bill a victory for local shelters

Congress on Thursday passed a more ambitious version of the Violence Against Women Act, sending the measure to President Barack Obama, who said he would sign the bill "as soon as it hits my desk."

Lake County offers seasonal activities for all ages

No one can say there isn't plenty to do in Lake County, even in the middle of winter. Here are some activities planned this week through Monday.

A place of solace: St. Jude House opens larger library for moms, kids

CROWN POINT | Choosing just the right library book got easier this week for children and their moms staying at the St. Jude House shelter.

Cell phones collected for St. Jude House

DYER | Jim Jacobsen State Farm Insurance is holding a Used Cell Phone Drive through Wednesday to benefit St. Jude House domestic abuse shelter in Crown Point.

Toy drive exceeds goal again

GRIFFITH | Children living at St. Jude House in Crown Point will benefit throughout the year from the success of this year's fifth annual St. Jude House Toy Drive, held last month at Sopranos Lounge in Griffith.

Library employees donate pajamas for children at St. Jude House

2012 Northwest Indiana House Raffle

More than 200 people gathered to hear if they were lucky enough to win in the Northwest Indiana House Raffle.

Candlelight vigil raises awareness about domestic violence

CROWN POINT | St. Jude House has announced plans for its annual candlelight vigil Wednesday in Crown Point.

NWI House Raffle to benefit St. Jude House, Crossroads YMCA

CROWN POINT | There's 1-in-80 odds of winning a cash prize, 75 prizes including the grand prize of $225,000 or the choice of a new home, and two organizations that help change lives will benefit.

Ross Township hosts Independence Day Festival on Tuesday

Ross Township will host its Independence Day Festival from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 3 at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway, Merrillville. There will be bands, vendors and a beer garden, and a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Car for a cause is Mother's Day special

CROWN POINT | Collision Damage Experts’ worked with St. Jude House shelter to make Mother’s Day special for a mother in need.

Dolls invited to join mommies for tea

HOBART | St. Jude House will host its Mommy Dolly & Me Tea on Saturday at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30. This annual event will feature a French theme and include lunch, shopping at select vendors, an American Girl Doll raffle, photos by Edda Taylor Photographie, and drawings.

First Look offers sneak preview at Chicago Auto Show

Tickets are available for the Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity.

Toys drive grows each year

GRIFFITH | This year's annual St. Jude House Toy Drive marked the biggest success for the event in its four-year existence.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Become more aware of domestic violence issue

Domestic violence is one of those crimes that makes all of us uncomfortable. We like to think this violence happens to someone else, people we don't know and will never meet. However, one out of four American women will be physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner during her lifetime.