In 2016, a reported 979,538 Hoosier households were unable to afford the basics of housing, food, health care, childcare, and transportation despite working hard according to the 2018 Indiana ALICE® Report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained,...
United Way of La Porte County
Seats Still Available for the Bridges Out of Poverty Session on March 13, 2015
I've been thrilled to see the community's response to our Day One Training for the Bridges Out of Poverty program that we're holding Next Friday, March 13th. To date, we've had dozens sign up, but there is still room for several more - and I'm hoping...
2-1-1 Announces Public Policy Efforts for National 2-1-1 Day on February 11th
My United Way 2-1-1, a part of United Way of LaPorte County, is promoting its new public policy efforts to assist in the expansion and sustainability of the service. 2-1-1 announced that it would focus its efforts on gaining state funding to help...
Join the Global Movement on #GivingTuesday!
It's #GivingTuesday! Let's see those #Unselfie pics! We hope you will make a donation to the United Way of La Porte County as well as other organizations today and then take a photo, tag it #Unselfie and #GivingTuesday and upload it to your Twitter,...
Shop Local, Give Local in Michigan City on Saturday
Saturday November 22, 2014 Uptown Arts District on Franklin Street (North of 11th) Many Fine Boutique Shops! Lots of Unique Items! Treasures Galore! No coupon needed...just walk in! Proceeds from sales (or select items for sale) benefit United Way of...
“Carnivale” is November 14th… Only 100 Tickets Available!
Only 100 tickets left. Please reserve your seat/table today and join us at the premier social event in the region! This year's gala event promises to be even better than last year's spectacular Night in New York! This spectacular event will feature:...
What’s For Dinner Tonight?
Join our very special celebrity guests: Mayor Ron Meer, Sergeant Chris Yagelski, and Angie Nelson Deuitch from NIPSCO! Call 219-872-4500 All Proceeds Benefit United Way Tonight! Tonight, October 8th, from 5-9pm! 521 Franklin St, Michigan City,...
5K Run, Walk, & Roll Saturday, November 22nd
Description Hosted by the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel, and Spa and sponsored by IU Health - LaPorte Hospital. Features: Computerized Chip Timing & Unique Medals! Long sleeve technical shirt! Scenic course along the shores and beach of Lake Shore...
Midwest Brewers Brawl set for July 27th
Northwest Indiana Leaders Young Professional Network will be hosting their 2nd Annual Brewers Brawl at the Pavilion at Washington Park on Sunday, July 27. $60 VIP Access begins at 1:00 PM CST and includes food and commemorative t-shirt. Only VIP 50...
Books Needed for 2014 Summer Kindergarten Camps
United Way of LaPorte County is asking companies, businesses, service groups and individual volunteers in La Porte County to donate new or gently used books for children attending 10 Kindergarten Countdown camps this summer. Six of these camps will...