http://www.unitedwaypc.org Information provided by United Way of Porter County en-us Copyright 2009 United Way of Porter County. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:52:23 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.unitedwaypc.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/010/302/284/10302284765.jpg Celebrate with the VIC at their Grand Opening by volunteering 1.5 hour shift on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 10:00AM-8:00PM. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10338806233 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10338806233 Valpo Junior Trathalon NEEDS YOU for only a few hours on Saturday, July 11th from 8:00-11:00 am. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10283500244 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10283500244 The National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjuction with the United States Postal Service have set Saturday, May 9th, 2009 for it's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in Crown Point & Lowell, Indiana Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10321460494 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10321460494 Volunteers needed for 5k run. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10320531282 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10320531282 Volunteers needed to help with our upcoming Bowl-A-Thon. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10315837485 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10315837485 Volunteer Mystery Shoppers needed! Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10318799806 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10318799806 Help out with this fun event! Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314425479 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314425479 Come join us for our annual spring race! Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314423301 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314423301 Your Gift of Hope: Volunteer or donate to Our Family Center's Christmas assistance program. Our goal is to serve at least 75 families, 300 individuals during this Christmas Season. Donations and volunteers are greatly needed. We have received a few donations but many are still needed. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10302036049 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10302036049 Volunteers are needed to help stuff 43,000 runner packets for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10293155063 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10293155063 We are collecting school supplies for needy children. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10288190374 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10288190374 Horseshoe Casino,will serve as the title sponsor of the “Horseshoe Casino Classic,” the 10th stop on the Duramed FUTURES Tour. The professional women’s golf tournament will run from June 22-June 29, 2008 at Lost Marsh Golf Course in Hammond, Indiana. Help bring the excitement of professional golf to Northwest Indiana by volunteering for one of our 10 positions. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10281648334 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10281648334 The Compassionate Friends Lake-Porter County Chapter invites bereaved parents, siblings, relatives and friends to register now for A Celebration of Life… “Walk to Remember” and Butterfly release. The event will take place on Sunday, August 24th at 12:00 noon. Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274883026 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274883026 The 8th Annual Alzheimer's Services Family Walk will again be hosted on our campus, Franciscan Community Services Adult Day Care in Crown Point. The date is Saturday, May 10th. Registration and Continental Breakfast begins at 8:30am, with the walk starting at 9:30am. Join our fellow co-workers, residents, and family members with our campus team, the Franciscan Forget-Me-Nots! Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274881628 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274881628 You can be part of helping rescue 10,000 children. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10253029678 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10253029678 Yes, You can make a difference in just 1 day! The Holidays will be here soon and this is a great way to celebrate the Season... Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10251044250 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10251044250 St. Anthony Hospice is sponsoring a Mum Sale and needs volunteers to unload and distribute plants on pick up day, Sept. 15th. This is a great "Family Friendly" volunteer opportunity. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10248287285 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10248287285 The local "Great Strides" Walk will be held on May 20th at the Lake County Fairgrounds this year. Funds raised from this event will help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund research that is needed to find a cure. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10236034136 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10236034136 We have a CRISIS and you can help! The Portage and South Haven Boys/Girls Clubs are in desperate need of tutors for their after school programs. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24486560 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24486560 Help the Community Action Drug Coalition reach their goal of raising $50,000! Rroceeds from this walk to benefit establishing a men's treatment facility in Porter County. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=16926165 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=16926165 The Valparaiso Parks department will hold a Volunteer Call Out on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Valparaiso Parks Administration Office. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=15890174 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=15890174 The VU Softball Team & the Volunteer Center need new stuffed animals for the "I Need A Hug" drive. All of the stuffed animals collected support this program in all 29 elementary schools in Porter Co. Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3312519 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3312519 Have you ever wanted to truly make a difference? Accept this invitation to attend Hospice Volunteer Training and not only will you be helping others but you will find the rewards are great. Thu, 22 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166491 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166491 March 7th is the date of A Taste of Chocolate 2004. This is a BIG fundraiser for The Caring Place and 12 volunteers are needed. Fri, 02 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166320 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166320 Look for the Pointsettia on the opportunity page! This will be a volunteer opportunity for the holidays. Share the true meaning of Christmas by helping others. Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166129 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166129 It's that time of the year-Back To School, and many of our nonprofits need your help to make this school year a success for all students. Use keywords like children, or teaching and over 10 opportunities will come up. Give an hour and truly make a difference! Thu, 28 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164045 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164045 Do you like to organize events or plan parties? This is an opportunity to assist the evening of September 13th at the Carillon Foundation for Mental Health's "Art of Healing" fundraiser scheduled at the Porter County Expo Center. Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163105 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163105 The Valparaiso Community Schools Peace Village must develop a new tutoring program and needs 50-100 volunteers to tutor before school, during school, or after school. This is a wonderful way to make a difference in a child's life! Mon, 07 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=162859 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=162859