United Way celebrates topping $1.8 million goal

United Way celebrated topping its campaign goal Thursday evening at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso. Prizes were given away to volunteers in game show style.

United Way celebrates topping $1.8 million goal

Jodi Juhl, assistant news director of Lakeshore Public Media and a United Way board member, speaks Thursday at the United Way's banquet at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso.

RSVP coordinator matches retirees with volunteer groups

Michael Glorioso’s enthusiasm and work ethic has led him to a fulfilling career as a United Way Retired and Senior Volunteer Program coordinator in Valparaiso.

United Way names video contest winners

The Socially Together and Naturally Diverse Club at Merrillville High School was one of the winners of the United Way's Everyday Heroes contest. Elizabeth Long, director of leadership, and Danny Lackey, club adviser, accept the check on the club's behalf.

Everyday Heros

Griffith | Ashley Schiller, 18 is a senior at Merrillville High School and one of the United Way's winners of the Everyday Heros Contest.

Porter Health Care System earns United Way award

VALPARAISO | Porter Health Care System was named Company of the Year by United Way of Porter County at the 2013 United Way Volunteer of the Year Awards State Banquet on March 7 in Carmel.

The Times earns Community Spirit Award from United Way

MUNSTER | The Times of Northwest Indiana received the Community Spirit Award on Tuesday after raising $36,349 for the Lake Area United Way.

United Way volunteers host play day at Boys & Girls Club

Campagna seeking stuffed animal gifts for United Way

SCHERERVILLE | Campagna Academy is collecting new stuffed animals for the United Way Regional Volunteer Center's I Need a Hug program.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Pooling resources helps us make a difference

When asked to write about charitable giving on behalf of United Way, I began thinking about all the agencies and programs we support and the many initiatives we have helped create. I asked myself, “Why is giving to United Way important to me?”

Hammond kids receive 'partners' in reading

VU Day of Caring helps parks

Eli Argueta  Zane Winter and Austin Bain, members of the Phi Mu Alpha fraternity at Valparaiso University, particpated in VU Day of Caring by helping re-mulch the ValPlayso playground Saturday morning.

VU Day of Caring helps parks

Scott Campbell, a member of Valparaiso University's Phi Mu Alpha fraternity, helped wheel loads of mulch to the ValPlayso playground Saturday morning.

Visclosky announces $157,500 grant to United Way of Porter County

VALPARAISO | The United Way of Porter County received a $157,500 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service that will allow it to expand its SeniorCorps program, U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Ind., announced Wednesday.

Dave and Linda Rose lead United Way Campaign in Porter County

VALPARAISO | Dave Rose, Northwest Indiana President of Horizon Bank, and his wife, Linda, will lead efforts to raise $1.8 million during the United Way of Porter County 2012-2013 Campaign.

Still time to sign up for Youth Day of Caring

LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES | Local high school students may still sign up to participate in the Youth Day of Caring, sponsored by the United Way.

Big Schmooze Benefits United Ways

MERRILLVILLE | The Big Schmooze is the annual fundraising campaign kickoff event for the United Ways Serving Lake Area and Porter Counties, set for Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Schmooze is in its third year, and has already raised over $20,000 for the agencies in its first two years. T…

Porter County Day of Caring

The United Way Annual Day of Caring took place Aug. 24. Projects were completed at local non-profits in Lake and Porter counties by teams formed by companies, churches, and civic groups.

Big Schmooze benefits United Ways

MERRILLVILLE | The Big Schmooze is the annual fundraising campaign kickoff event for the United Ways Serving Lake Area and Porter Counties, set for Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Schmooze is in its third year, and has already raised over $20,000 for the agencies in its first two years. T…

JIM HUNSLEY: Valpo soccer team scores with volunteer activity

Valparaiso boys soccer coach Danny Jeftich is understandably busy during his prep season, but he and his team have still found time for a local volunteer project.