United Way’s Power of Youth Council to allocate $10,000 to local agencies

VALPARAISO | United Way of Porter County…… The “Power of Giving” grant allocations ceremony will take place at the United Way of Porter County in Valparaiso on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 pm. The United Way’s high school council, the Power of Youth, will allocate $10,000 to area non-profits for…

VITA Program Free Tax Preparation Appointments Still Available at United Way of Porter County for 2012 Taxes

VALPARAISO | The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at United Way of Porter County, still has openings through April 11. Both state and federal taxes can be prepared free for the 2012 tax year, for those eligible.

Networking, philanthropic group unites United Way supporters

VALPARAISO | Young Leaders United offers volunteer, networking and educational opportunities while providing an avenue for individuals to support the United Way of Porter County.

United Way hosts 300 World Changers volunteers

Nearly 300 young volunteers from around the country spent a week this past summer helping low-income homeowners and local nonprofit organizations make some much-needed repairs.

Big Schmooze raises big bucks for United Way

HOBART | Rubbing elbows and raising money is what it was all about at the third annual Big Schmooze. The Sept. 13 event served as the annual campaign launch for the United Ways serving Lake and Porter counties. The event also recognized the "Movers and Shakers of Northwest Indiana."

United Way announces new partnership with area golf courses

PORTER COUNTY | United Way of Porter County is pleased to announce a new partnership with six local golf courses: The Course at Aberdeen, The Brassie Golf Club, Creekside Golf Course, Duck Creek Golf Course, Forest Park Golf Course, and River Pointe Country Club.

Golf United golf classic will be May 21

VALPARAISO | United Way of Porter County invites golfers to their 2nd Annual Golf Classic, presented by Kramer & Leonard Office Products, on May 21 at Sand Creek Country Club, Chesterton. In just its second year, this premier event has grown to using all three 9's of Sand Creek's pristin…

United Way Honors Caroline Shook as Outstanding Agency Professional

VALPARAISO | United Way of Porter County has recognized Caroline Shook, Executive Director of Housing Opportunities, as the "2011 Outstanding Agency Professional". This award, which includes a $500 stipend for continuing education, was announced at United Way's Annual Campaign Celebration an…

United Way Honors Dr. Larry McAfee with the "Dorothy M. Porter Outstanding Volunteer Award"

VALPARAISO | United Way of Porter County recognized Dr. Larry McAfee as the recipient of the 2011 Dorothy M. Porter Outstanding Volunteer Award at its Campaign Celebration on March 15 at Strongbow Inn. This award is the highest form of volunteer recognition from United Way of Porter County a…

United Way Day of Caring is Aug. 24

PORTER COUNTY | Friday, August 24th is this year's annual United Way Day of Caring so mark your calendars now!

Walk-in free tax preparation Thursday at United Way of Porter County

VALPARAISO | A walk-in day for free tax preparation under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has been scheduled for Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Way of Porter County, 951 Eastport Centre Dr.in Valparaiso.

Valpo chamber's Richards named exec of the year

VALPARAISO | In what is a first for Northwest Indiana, Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce President Rex Richards has been named state Chamber Executive of the Year.

United Way of Porter County honors Valparaiso University with Community Excellence Award

VALPARAISO | After presenting to the Valparaiso University President's Leadership Forum in September of last year, United Way of Porter County was invited to return to the Leadership Forum's 1st quarterly meeting of 2012 to report on progress made with V.U.'s internal Annual United Way Campa…

United Way of Porter County Offers Free Income Tax Preparation for 2011 Taxes

VALPARAISO | The United Way of Porter County, 951 Eastport Center Dr., Valparaiso, is offering free state and federal income tax preparation for the 2011 tax year. Free tax preparation, for those who qualify, will begin Monday, Jan. 23 and end Tuesday, April 17. (Because of a Washington D. C…

Fleet Feet Sports and United Way of Porter County to host Race 13.1 Valpo

Valparaiso | Fleet Feet Sports and T&H Timing have partnered with United Way of Porter County to organize Race 13.1 Valpo, a half marathon, to be held on Sunday, November 13 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting United Way of Porter County's Power of Youth Council. The race will begi…

Big Schmooze starts ball rolling for raising United Way funds

HOBART | The Lake Area United Way and the Porter County United Way benefited from all the schmoozing going Thursday at Avalon Manor.

Nonprofits get boost from local volunteers

VALPARAISO | Busy volunteers sporting yellow T-shirts fanned out across Porter County on Friday tackling projects at local nonprofit agencies as part of the United Way's annual Day of Caring.

Schmoozing tops the menu at NWI networking event

HOBART | More than 500 leading business professionals from Northwest Indiana will network and mingle at 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Who's Who Big Schmooze at Avalon Manor, 3550 U.S. 30, Hobart.

United Way enacts new investment fund process

VALPARAISO | In an effort to be accountable to their donors, the United Way of Porter County has enacted a community investment fund process, and administrators say they hope the new system will encourage future growth.