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Volunteers sought for Aug. 5 United Way Day of Caring

August 2, 2022 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

United Way

United Way of Northwest Indiana is seeking volunteers to help Region nonprofits during its annual Day of Caring event Aug. 5.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Making a Difference Tagged With: Around the Region, corporate citizenship, Day of Caring 2022, giving back, United Way Day of Caring, United Way of Northwest Indiana

Making a Difference: University of Notre Dame staff distribute food through mobile food bank

February 25, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Notre Dame food pantry

Members of the University of Notre Dame’s Office of Information Technology recently volunteered at a mobile food pantry at Evangel Heights United Methodist Church in South Bend.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Making a Difference Tagged With: Around the Region, corporate responsibility, Food Bank of Northern Indiana, giving back, Univesity of Notre Dame, volunteerism

Region companies and residents to be honored for philanthropic efforts

November 8, 2019 – By Larry Avila

Association of Fundraising Professionals

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Indiana Chapter will recognize Region residents and businesses for their philanthropic efforts on Nov. 20.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Making a Difference Tagged With: Around the Region, Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest, Chester Inc., giving back, Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, National Day of Philanthropy, philanthropy, Scott and Lanie Steinwart

United Way of Porter County names 2019-20 Campaign Cabinet fundraising leadership team

October 7, 2019 – By Larry Avila

United Way

Nine business leaders will guide United Way of Porter County fundraising efforts as its 2019-2020 Campaign Cabinet.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Leadership, Making a Difference Tagged With: 2019-20 Campaign Cabinet, Around the Region, corporate responsibility, fundraising, giving back, United Way of Porter County

Making a Difference: Michigan City teen one of two from Indiana earning national honors for volunteerism

May 7, 2019 – By Larry Avila

Student volunteers

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.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Making a Difference Tagged With: Adrian Huizar, Around the Region, giving back, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, student volunteers, Tatum Parker, volunteer programs

Diaper drive by Franciscan Health, Region businesses and organizations collects 20,000 diapers

February 7, 2019 – By Larry Avila

Franciscan Health

The second annual diaper drive by Franciscan Health employees and Region businesses and organizations, collected 20,000 diapers, which were distributed to local organizations, providing help to more than 1,000 families. “The diaper drive is something we host every October during Diaper Insecurity Month to make sure that families receive this need prior to the holidays,” […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Making a Difference Tagged With: annual diaper drive, Around the Region, assisting those in need, community giving, Franciscan Health, giving back, good corporate citizenship

Philanthropic muscle

February 4, 2019 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

St. Baldrick's Event in Merrillville

Impact Club Tri Town directs member dollars to under-the-radar charities Last year, Donna Criner’s charity received an email informing her organization it had been selected to give a brief presentation about its mission for a chance to win a cash donation. Immediately Criner thought the email was a scam but, after doing some research, she […]

Filed Under: 2019-Feb-Mar, Making a Difference Tagged With: crowd sourcing, giving back, Impact Club Tri Town, non profit fundraising, philanthropy, under the radar charities

Taking the lead in giving back

October 1, 2018 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Tony Peuquet

United Way Pacesetters’ goal to boost business philanthropy Chester Inc. has a long history in Valparaiso, and it has evolved beyond being the business whose roots are connected to the iconic Orville Redenbacher popcorn. Chester Inc. was founded in 1947, said Rich Shields, the company’s director of marketing and business development. The firm today has […]

Filed Under: 2018-Oct-Nov, Making a Difference Tagged With: business philanthropy, Chester Inc. Valparaiso, giving back, McAfee Animal Hospital Valparaiso, Porter County, United Way of Porter County, United Way Pacesetter Program

A calling to serve after long career

October 1, 2018 – By Mike Baird Leave a Comment

Mike Baird

Retired banker’s journey leads to most rewarding time of his life We are a community of volunteers. Most of you reading this already are giving back to your community, serving on the boards of nonprofits across Northwest Indiana or volunteering your time and talents to help fulfill the missions of other organizations. Community service in […]

Filed Under: 2018-Oct-Nov, Viewpoint Tagged With: Boys and Girls Clubs, giving back, Mike Baird, viewpoint Oct-Nov 2018, volunteerism

More than 1,000 volunteers pitch in for 62 community projects around Northwest Indiana

August 14, 2018 – By Larry Avila

Day of Caring 2018

More than 1,000 volunteers turned out for the United Way’s annual Day of Caring event Aug. 10. Volunteers spent time on everything from beautification projects to collection drives. The program is billed as the largest single-day volunteer event in Northwest Indiana, according to the United Way of Porter County, which coordinated volunteers, connecting them with […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, corporate philanthropy, Day of Caring, giving back, United Way, volunteerism

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