Local nonprofit supported over 1,500 residents in need during 2018-2019 fiscal year Housing Opportunities, a nonprofit committed to resolving and preventing homelessness in Porter and LaPorte counties, released its Report to the Community on Tuesday. …
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After serving as CEO for Housing Opportunities for 17 years, Caroline Shook is readying to retire this December. During her time at the helm, HO grew well beyond the small organization it began as in 2000. The organization more than doubled in staff size and …
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It’s been just over 3 months since LaPorte County deeded the first batch of Hoosier Homestead Initiative (HHI) properties to Housing Opportunities. HHI or Hoosier Homestead Initiative began as a joint pilot project between the LaPorte County Commissioners …
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Sherry is a 53-year-old single woman who suffers from a physical disability, diabetes, and depression. Sherry was recently released from a rehabilitation center after falling and shattering her leg. She is recovering from this injury, but is back living in a …
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First Lady Karen Pence hosted the fifth award reception for grant recipients of the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation at the Governor’s residence on September 23rd, where she awarded $19,500 to 25 organizations and charities that serve …
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Lakeside Wealth Management, a leading provider of personal and corporate financial services, is giving back to the community with a generous donation of $25,000 to Housing Opportunities. Housing Opportunities is a local non-profit offering services to the …
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Thanks to Woodforest Bank Manager, Tom Powley ,H.O. property manager Kris Richardson and Members Advantage Credit Union President, Frank Beachnau . They all Stepped Up in funding, purchase or assembly of the Holiday baskets for our Michigan City families. Our …
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It started out like any other day for our foreclosure counselor, Debbie Kardos. She came into the office ready to work hard for the families she was already assigned to, helping them stop the foreclosure process and ultimately being able to stay in their …
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Homelessness continues to plague families in our community. Thanks to friends and supporters of Housing Opportunities we are able to continue our mission to tackle this problem every day. Did you know the number of singles/families, who are chronically …
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Give Local America was a big, bold opportunity for our community that encouraged everyone to be a philanthropist. Large and small gifts were combined for a really big impact! More that 300,000 donors gave over $50 Million to 7,000 nonprofits in 120 …
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