United Way Northwest Indiana is proud to announce a generous $2,500 contribution from Dawn Foods, a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients. This gift will directly support United Way’s work to advance financial stability, healthy …
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Beyond its dedicated service to clients in and out of the courtroom, the Lerner & Rowe team consistently works to make a positive impact within their communities. The personal injury law firm is actively involved throughout Northwest Indiana and …
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More than 30 volunteers came together for Lerner & Rowe’s annual backpack packing event on Friday, August 1. The packing took place at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville. Volunteers spent the day loading up the U-Haul truck in …
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On the morning of August 1, United Way Northwest Indiana hosted its 29th annual Day of Caring event. Over 650 volunteers from throughout the community worked together on over 80 volunteer projects throughout the Region. This was the first installment of the …
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On August 5, the Valparaiso Police Department (VPD) hosted its annual National Night Out event. This event is geared to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement officers and civilians across the nation. The National Night Out has been a tradition …
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On Monday, August 4, CompressAir joined Operation Feed LaPorte County at the La Porte County Fairgrounds, bringing in a plethora of volunteers to stock the trailer for a donation presentation that supports local food pantries in the Region. For 13 …
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At 4:17 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Chesterton Fire Department and Northwest Health-Porter EMS responded to a report of “chest pain and breathing problems” at a residence on South Fifth Street. The residence, as it happens, of Al the Crossing Guard, the …
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After a short hiatus, United Way Northwest Indiana is bringing back Day of Caring, an all-hands-on-deck volunteer day where people work together as a community to impact their community. The last Day of Caring took place in 2022, when hundreds of volunteers …
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On the evening of Thursday, June 12, the Michigan City Human Rights Commission hosted its annual Humanitarian of the Year celebration at the Michigan City Senior Center. Over 150 community members, elected officials, and City of Michigan City government staff …
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In 2023, Operation Feed LaPorte County Co. distributed over 5,000 pounds of meat and 6,260 pounds of nonperishable food (collected during the week of the LaPorte County Fair) to 29 LaPorte County food pantries and other agencies. In 2024, over …
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