Destination for all abilities
Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso shows helping those with special needs can have huge regional economic impact.
Making a Difference
Paladin opens Success Hub in Michigan City
Michigan City-based Paladin is celebrating the opening of its new Success Hub, an adult learning and community space, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and facility tours Dec. 5.
United Way launches volunteer resource hub
United Way Northwest Indiana’s new Volunteer Resource Center, an online hub for community members, businesses and nonprofits to connect, is now live for use.
Beacon launches food relief collaborative
South Bend-based Beacon Health System is launching a food relief collaborative to address food insecurity in the Region, with food options available at four hospitals.
YMCA receives grant for aquatics accessibility
The Porter County Community Foundation recently awarded the Valparaiso Family YMCA a Community Fund grant to improve accessibility at the YMCA’s Aquatics Center.
Opportunity Enterprises honors award winners
Opportunity Enterprises honored its 2025 Celebration of Achievement winners for working to create inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities.
Sounds of Sarah expands
Sounds of Sarah, a nonprofit dedicated to prevention and awareness about the dangers of drugs, is expanding its footprint with the opening of a new office in Schererville.
Food bank launches emergency fund
In the face of rising food insecurity, the Merrillville-based Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is initiating an emergency response fund to serve Lake and Porter counties.
Food bank receives grant
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana received a grant that funded a new refrigerated truck to distribute food and better serve neighbors facing food insecurity across the Region.
NIPSCO employees volunteer
NIPSCO and NiSource employees volunteered across northern Indiana during the company’s 15th Charity of Choice Campaign that focuses on service in employees’ communities.