Looking to save on your taxes while making a positive impact in Northwest Indiana communities? Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) is excited to offer Individual Development Account (IDA) tax credits for sale. These tax credits support our...
Northwest Indiana Community Action Presents 12th Annual Housing Division Trivia Night Fundraiser at The Porter County Expo Center on April 30th
Northwest Indiana Community Action is pleased to announce the upcoming 12th Annual Housing Division Trivia Night Fundraiser. Taking place on April 30th at The Porter County Expo Center, this event aims to raise funds for the organization's Housing...
NWICA Launches A New “Building Better Caregivers” Series to Empower Caregivers
Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its upcoming educational series, "Building Better Caregivers," starting on April 23rd, aimed at providing essential support and resources to caregivers in our community....
Nutrition as a Social Driver of Health: The Importance of WIC and Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs
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...
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...