DAY OF CARING IS BACK AUGUST 6!

Largest, single-day volunteer event in Northwest Indiana! Acivities can be done at home, work or the nonprofit where COVID safety protocols will be in place. Sign up begins July 5!

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DAY OF CARING IS BACK AUGUST 6!

Largest, single-day volunteer event in Northwest Indiana! Acivities can be done at home, work or the nonprofit where COVID safety protocols will be in place. Sign up begins July 5!

LEARN MORE

HELP FEED HUNGRY KIDS

CHILDREN WHO GO TO SCHOOL HUNGRY ARE UNABLE TO CONCENTRATE AND MISS OUT ON VALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, GRADUALLY FALLING ACADEMICALLY BEHIND.

BACKPACKS UNITED HELPS TO ENSURE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN. THROUGH YOUR DONATION, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ENOUGH FOOD FOR WEEKEND MEALS—SO THEY CAN GO TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN ON MONDAYS.

WILL YOU HELP?

HELP FEED HUNGRY KIDS

CHILDREN WHO GO TO SCHOOL HUNGRY ARE UNABLE TO CONCENTRATE AND MISS OUT ON VALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, GRADUALLY FALLING ACADEMICALLY BEHIND.

BACKPACKS UNITED HELPS TO ENSURE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN. THROUGH YOUR DONATION, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ENOUGH FOOD FOR WEEKEND MEALS—SO THEY CAN GO TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN ON MONDAYS.

WILL YOU HELP?

INDIANA RENT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE FUND

There is HOPE for Hoosiers adversely affected by COVID-19

During this time, the State of Indiana will help renters and homeowners pay their rent and mortgage.

LEARN MORE HERE

INDIANA RENT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE FUND

There is HOPE for Hoosiers adversely affected by COVID-19

During this time, the State of Indiana will help renters and homeowners pay their rent and mortgage.

LEARN MORE HERE

COVID VACCINATION SHOTS

This program is administered by the State and Local Health Departments. Register for a vaccination appointment at a location near you.

LEARN MORE

COVID VACCINATION SHOTS

This program is administered by the State and Local Health Departments. Register for a vaccination appointment at a location near you.

LEARN MORE

WOMEN UNITED

Impacting community one event at a time

JOIN OUR EFFORT

WOMEN UNITED

Impacting community one event at a time

JOIN OUR EFFORT

Need assistance with a food, shelter or financial emergency?

Connect to food resources, shelter and housing assistance, employment services and more via the link below.

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Need assistance with a food, shelter or financial emergency?

Connect to food resources, shelter and housing assistance, employment services and more via the link below.

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Plan Your Legacy in Retirement & Beyond

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Plan Your Legacy in Retirement & Beyond

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United Way of Porter County brings people together to solve Northwest Indiana's toughest challenges.

We couldn't do it without you.

$2.3

million raised

90,000+

residents assisted

55+

programs supported

400+

community partners

4,000+

volunteers

2,300+

donors

GIVE HOPE TODAY!

You live here. You give here. It stays here. Thank you!

BACKPACKS UNITED

Feeding hungry students on the weekends

Ever-increasing numbers of children and families are suffering from hunger. While schools are working hard to provide children free breakfasts and lunches during the school week, it isn't always enough.

Children are still going hungry on the weekends. Children who go to school hungry are unable to concentrate and miss out on valuable learning experiences, gradually falling academically behind. In the Valparaiso school district alone, nearly twice as many children are now affected and need your help.

Backpacks United helps make sure students don't go hungry on the weekend. Through your donation, students are provided with enough food for weekend meals—so they can go to school ready to learn on Mondays. Over time, their health, behavior, school attendance, and test scores improve. We can all help ensure kids in our community have access to the food they need to grow and succeed in school—and in life.

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What can your donation do?

THANK YOU, DONORS!

EARLY LEARNING ADVOCACY

"Kim's direct support and guidance on testing and curriculum development for Hilltop programs, as well as those in Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties, has her standing tall with those of us in the early childhood field. We are honored to present her with the first-ever Hilltop Service to Youth Award for her advocacy and support!"

Jennifer Wright, Director, Hilltop Neighborhood House

TIME TO MAKE A NEW PLAN

"You really changed our life. This will give us time to make a new plan to change our lifestyle and find something different to do. At my age, the construction business is very hard on this old body. Thank you so much for guiding us through this process and working with us as well as you did."

Donnie, Hardest Hit Fund recipient

HELPING ME MAKE AN IMPACT

“Like many people, you become busy but still want to be involved in your community, so it’s good to know that when I have time and resources to give I don’t have to spend the time trying to figure out where I can make the most impact, all I have to do it get involved with United Way of Porter County and I know I am making a difference.”

Jeff Meyers, President, Meyers Glaros Group

LIVING UNITED & LOVING IT

I "Live United" because an investment in United Way is an investment in our community! The collective strength of United Way donors is a powerful force for lasting social change in our community.

Kaye Frataccia, Retired Teacher
Past Board President of United Way of Porter County

ANSWERING THE CALL

"We had mold damage from several floods. I applied and United Way came to the rescue to help us fix our home."

Ernest, Disaster Relief Flood Remediation recipient

PAYING IT FORWARD

“Today, we are helped. Someday soon, we want to be the helpers. The generosity of people in Porter County inspires us to feel we can make it, and eventually give back to help someone else make it.”

Valerie, Childcare Scholarship recipient

INTERGRAL PART OF COMMUNITY

“United Way is an integral part of our community and we want to make sure this safety net organization is here for many years to come.”

Randy Zromkoski, managing member at Blachly, Tabor, Bozik & Hartman
2019-2020 United Way of Porter County Board President

CHILDREN THRIVING

“I always look forward to having Kinder Camp students in my classroom. They come emotionally confident and can serve as peer mentors since they have already experienced a school setting. They are enabled to take immediate learning risk because of the experience of Kinder Camp.”

Donna Batista, Valparaiso Kindergarten teacher

TURNING POINT

“I still feel the depression sometimes, but I’m at a turning point now. And, it’s turning for the better!"

Oliver, United Way program recipient

IMPACT SEEN

“United Way does a lot in our community and leaves a positive impact in a lot of different ways.”

Crisis Response Supporter

PASSIONATE SERVICE

“Through United Way, the career center utilizes AmeriCorps members, such as myself, to assist students in finding their career path. As a retired human resource manager and executive recruiter, I know what employers are expecting from job candidates and employees and I share this knowledge with the students.”

Mark Zimmerman, AmeriCorps member
RSVP volunteer

FRESH APPROACH

“The most positive thing about working with United Way is their openness and willingness to try new and fresh approaches to issues for the populations they serve. Staff and volunteers are encouraged to utilize fresh approaches and bring their talents and ideas to the programs. This makes them a progressive partner to change the lives of those they serve.”

Megan Johnston, PACT Recovery Connection

EARLY LEARNING IMPACT

“STEAM activities provide Kinder Camp students with some basic, early lessons that will prepare them for their formal education experience. ArcelorMittal supports this effort that provides children such exposure to early STEAM activities.”

Jolice Pojeta, corporate responsibility and communications manager, ArcelorMittal

Porter County Community Resource Guide- English; Español
Corporate Partnerships
Community Reports
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Our Team
What's Your United Way Story?

Contact Us

United Way of Porter County
951 Eastport Centre Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219.464.3583
info@unitedwaypc.org

DAY OF CARING IS BACK AUGUST 6!

Largest, single-day volunteer event in Northwest Indiana! Acivities can be done at home, work or the nonprofit where COVID safety protocols will be in place. Sign up begins July 5!

DAY OF CARING IS BACK AUGUST 6!

Largest, single-day volunteer event in Northwest Indiana! Acivities can be done at home, work or the nonprofit where COVID safety protocols will be in place. Sign up begins July 5!

HELP FEED HUNGRY KIDS

CHILDREN WHO GO TO SCHOOL HUNGRY ARE UNABLE TO CONCENTRATE AND MISS OUT ON VALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, GRADUALLY FALLING ACADEMICALLY BEHIND.

BACKPACKS UNITED HELPS TO ENSURE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN. THROUGH YOUR DONATION, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ENOUGH FOOD FOR WEEKEND MEALS—SO THEY CAN GO TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN ON MONDAYS.

HELP FEED HUNGRY KIDS

CHILDREN WHO GO TO SCHOOL HUNGRY ARE UNABLE TO CONCENTRATE AND MISS OUT ON VALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, GRADUALLY FALLING ACADEMICALLY BEHIND.

BACKPACKS UNITED HELPS TO ENSURE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN. THROUGH YOUR DONATION, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ENOUGH FOOD FOR WEEKEND MEALS—SO THEY CAN GO TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN ON MONDAYS.

INDIANA RENT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE FUND

There is HOPE for Hoosiers adversely affected by COVID-19

During this time, the State of Indiana will help renters and homeowners pay their rent and mortgage.

INDIANA RENT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE FUND

There is HOPE for Hoosiers adversely affected by COVID-19

During this time, the State of Indiana will help renters and homeowners pay their rent and mortgage.

COVID VACCINATION SHOTS

This program is administered by the State and Local Health Departments. Register for a vaccination appointment at a location near you.

COVID VACCINATION SHOTS

This program is administered by the State and Local Health Departments. Register for a vaccination appointment at a location near you.

WOMEN UNITED

Impacting community one event at a time

WOMEN UNITED

Impacting community one event at a time

Need assistance with a food, shelter or financial emergency?

Connect to food resources, shelter and housing assistance, employment services and more via the link below.

Need assistance with a food, shelter or financial emergency?

Connect to food resources, shelter and housing assistance, employment services and more via the link below.

Plan Your Legacy in Retirement & Beyond

Plan Your Legacy in Retirement & Beyond

United Way of Porter County brings people together to solve Northwest Indiana's toughest challenges.

We couldn't do it without you.

$2.3

million raised

90,000+

residents assisted

55+

programs supported

400+

community partners

4,000+

volunteers

2,300+

donors

You live here. You give here. It stays here. Thank you!

BACKPACKS UNITED

Feeding hungry students on the weekends

What can your donation do?

THANK YOU, DONORS!

EARLY LEARNING ADVOCACY

TIME TO MAKE A NEW PLAN

HELPING ME MAKE AN IMPACT

LIVING UNITED & LOVING IT

ANSWERING THE CALL

PAYING IT FORWARD

INTERGRAL PART OF COMMUNITY

CHILDREN THRIVING

TURNING POINT

IMPACT SEEN

PASSIONATE SERVICE

FRESH APPROACH

EARLY LEARNING IMPACT

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