Making a Difference: Two longtime Region residents among 23 from across Indiana honored by state for volunteer work
Two Northwest Indiana residents are among 23 from across the state presented with a 2019 Golden Hoosier Award.
Making a Difference: Community HealthNet Health Centers opening sixth Region location
Community HealthNet Health Centers is dedicating its sixth Region location June 27.
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Making a Difference: Electrician unions donate $25,000 to Franciscan Health clinic food pantry
Certified Electrician, a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 697 and the National Electrical Contractors Association, recently donated $25,000 to the Franciscan Health St. Clare Health Clinic’s food pantry in Crown Point.
A place to make ideas bloom
ArtHouse in Gary place to build community, express culinary creativity with business support Chastity Shelby isn’t playing around when she divulges the secret ingredient to her wildly popular tea. “Love,” she said while giggling. However, Shelby isn’t far off. In February 2015 when her then fiancé James fell ill, Shelby mixed a glass of tea.
Making a Difference: Donation from Franciscan Health helps Michigan City Fire Department buy rescue equipment
Franciscan Health Michigan City donated $3,000 to the Michigan City Fire Department, which used the funds to buy rescue equipment.
Making a Difference: Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor doing part to protect environment
Port representatives, including CEO Vanta Coda and Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor Port Director Ian Hirt, joined volunteers representing businesses at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, the Wildlife Habitat Council and the U.S. Forest Service in early May to plant several dozen deciduous and coniferous trees at the port.
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Making a Difference: Michigan City teen one of two from Indiana earning national honors for volunteerism
Indiana’s top student volunteers along with 100 others from around the country were recognized during the 24th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards ceremony and banquet in Washington, D.C.
Rounding up donations
Store checkout charity campaign makes million-dollar impact When it comes to charitable donations, several Region organizations can say every cent given does matter. Just ask Steve Beekman, executive director of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. In a decade’s time, more than $899,448 has been raised for his organization through Strack & Van Til’s Round