Volunteers are needed to take on more than 40 special projects for non-profit organizations around Northwest Indiana.
Volunteerism, support remain strong in Region during pandemic
In recent weeks donations by volunteers and other support have been plentiful during the pandemic.
Making a Difference: University of Notre Dame staff distribute food through mobile food bank
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.
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.
Making a Difference: More than 1,100 volunteers needed for annual Day of Caring on Aug. 9
The United Way is seeking more than 1,100 volunteers to help nonprofit organizations around Northwest Indiana during the annual Day of Caring event Aug. 9.
Nominations sought for United Way of Porter County Spirit Awards
United Way of Porter County seeks nominations of outstanding volunteers for its annual Spirit Awards. As an initiative of the United Way Regional Volunteer Center program, the Spirit Awards, now in its third year, recognizes volunteer activities happening throughout Northwest Indiana. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 15. “We are looking for everyday passionate, courageous […]
Northwest Indiana teen honored by state for community service
A Lake Station teen is among several people from around Indiana whose volunteer work and activism in their communities was recognized by the state through its Awards for Excellence. The awards, presented by Serve Indiana, a division of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, were handed out Nov. 8 at the annual awards ceremony at […]
A calling to serve after long career
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 […]
Former President Jimmy Carter, Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter help launch Habitat for Humanity building projects in Mishawaka, South Bend
MISHAWAKA – More than 20 new homes will be built in Mishawaka and another 20 repaired or renovated in the Mishawaka/South Bend area as part of a Habitat for Humanity International initiative led by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. The 35th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project brought the former president and […]
More than 1,000 volunteers pitch in for 62 community projects around Northwest Indiana
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 […]