Making a Difference: Franciscan awards two Maria Petti Memorial Scholarships to nursing students
Two nursing students will receive some help with their college expenses through Franciscan Health’s Maria Petti Memorial Scholarship fund.
Making a Difference: Volunteers lend hand to Valparaiso’s St. Anges Adult Day Service Center
Volunteers from NIPSCO and Texas Corral of Portage as well as Region residents were on hand to spruce up the garden, prepare meals and lead group activities at St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center in Valparaiso.
NIPSCO honors community leaders at annual Luminary Awards reception Sept. 12
The eighth annual NIPSCO Luminary Awards is set for 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the company’s Merrillville headquarters
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Making a Difference: Thor Industries backs KOA Care Camps, which helps families with children battling cancer
Elkhart-based RV maker Thor Industries has renewed its partnership with KOA Care Camps, which provides outdoor camping experiences to families with children battling cancer.
Making a Difference: NIPSCO awards $50,000 in public safety education, training grants
Fifteen organizations will receive a share of $50,000 in grants from NIPSCO to help fund safety education and training projects throughout Northern Indiana.
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Making a Difference: Region Boys & Girls Club leader lands $20,000 grant to launch All-Girls STEM program
Young girls in Northwest Indiana will get a better idea of the professional opportunities excelling in science, technology, engineering and math can provide.
Making a Difference: Volunteers rehabilitate ramp to give Region resident improved access to their home
Porter County’s Aging and Community Services’ ramp program was one of dozens across the Region that got a little extra help during the United Way’s annual Day of Caring on Aug. 9.
Making a Difference: 570 volunteers complete 68 projects during annual Day of Caring
A total of 570 volunteers took care of 68 projects around Northwest Indiana during the United Way’s annual Day of Caring Aug. 9.
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Making a Difference: Strack & Van Til partners with Salvation Army on Round Up fundraising campaign
Strack & Van Til and the Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana are partnering for the annual Checkout Challenge, a fundraising event to benefit programs to assist children, adults and families in Lake, Porter and Jasper counties.
Helping one worker at a time
We Connect serves as bridge to an array of services from counseling to finding a home for employees When Paige London was going through her divorce last year, she felt hopeless and suffered some health issues as a result. “I was not doing well. There was a lot of pressure on me. I felt alone,”