We all know that nutrition is linked to health. The food we eat provides the basic building blocks for our bodies to grow, develop, and function. However, nutrition is not just a biological issue – access to healthy, affordable food is deeply...
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Housing Choice Voucher Program Accepting Applications For Waiting List
Effective 4/1/2024, Northwest Indiana Community Action on behalf of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)...
Northwest Indiana Community Action employee spotlight: Jimmy Procter
Jimmy Procter has been an integral part of our Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) department for almost five years. He is a dedicated technician with exceptional proficiency in Excel, and his colleagues know him as the go-to person...
Northwest Indiana Community Action jobs: Outreach Coordinator
APPLY HERE ORGANIZATION Area Agency on Aging and Community Action Agency for Northwest Indiana, founded in 1965, the NWICA Mission is to ensure the people who experience financial hardship find opportunities, resources, and respect. We do this by...
NWICA’s VITA program saves you time, money, and headaches
Tax season is here. W-2s are arriving, and millions of Americans are setting aside time to file with their tax advisor or favorite filing software. For many, taxes are a stressful time, and filing can often cost a pretty penny. Northwest Indiana...
States Call for Congress to Restore Funding for LIHEAP Record # of Households Receive Assistance – 1.5 Million Could be Cut from the Program Residential Utility Arrearages Reach Record Level
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), representing the state directors of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), reported today that the program served 7.1 million households in FY 23 with heating and cooling...
Northwest Indiana Community Action offers support, assistance those experiencing financial hardship
Everyone deserves to be able to live a life that satisfies the basic needs of humanity: food, water, shelter, clothing, and sleep. While many in the Region manage, it only takes one unplanned event to find yourself in a seemingly inescapable...
Volunteer for the 2024 PIT Count on January 24th
On January 24th, 2024, volunteers across Northwest Indiana will come together to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in our communities. The Point in Time (PIT) Count provides a snapshot of homelessness in our cities and counties....
Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) Offers IDA Tax Credits to Individuals and Businesses
Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) is pleased to announce the availability of Individual Development Account (IDA) Tax Credits for individuals and businesses in the region. These tax credits are distributed to donors at 50% of the...