United Way of La Porte County

09/16/2026

Family Advocates Slicer Champions school-based mentoring program has introduced The Supply Spot, a resource where all students at Kesling Intermediate & La Porte Middle School can access essential personal care items they may need during the school day.

You can shop their Amazon Wishlist and have your donation sent directly to Family Advocates.

👉 Shop The Supply Spot Wishlist:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WDCGE5T2IU5J?ref_=wl_share

Introducing The Supply Spot!

Something new is making a difference for students at Kesling Intermediate & La Porte Middle School.

Through Family Advocates Slicer Champions school-based mentoring program, we’re excited to introduce The Supply Spot, a resource where all students can access essential personal care items they may need during the school day.

Because sometimes having the right supplies can make all the difference in a student’s day.

We are incredibly grateful to The Presbyterian Church of La Porte for helping make The Supply Spot possible through their generous donation of personal care items. Your support is helping us make sure students have access to the things they need, when they need them.

And we’d love our community’s help keeping The Supply Spot stocked!

We’ve created an Amazon Wishlist with items that are currently needed. If you’d like to help, you can shop directly from the list and have your donation sent to Family Advocates.

👉 Shop The Supply Spot Wishlist:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WDCGE5T2IU5J?ref_=wl_share

Every donation, big or small, helps us support students right where they are.

09/16/2026

More than 150 projects throughout NWI! Join us this Friday! Kickoff Breakfast at 8AM in Merrillville.

You can still sign up at www.unitedwaynwi.org/doc

RSVP for breakfast at https://lnkd.in/eJY2Dpek

With more than 150 projects throughout NWI, we can still use a few volunteers this Friday! Get started at www.unitedwaynwi.org/doc

Can't find the time to volunteer? Join us for our Kickoff Breakfast at 8AM in Merrillville and help send off our teams. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eJY2Dpek

09/16/2026

Nest LaPorte is scheduled to open in one month and is in need of supplies. Donations can be delivered to Nest Community Shelter in Michigan City, located at 100 W. 8th Street, Michigan City, IN. 46360

Nest La Porte is scheduled to open in exactly one month from today, and we are in need of a few supplies. Please donate if you can.

Supplies can be brought to Nest Community Shelter in Michigan City, located at 100 W. 8th Street, Michigan City, IN. 46360

09/14/2026

🥗MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION THIS WEDNESDAY!🥗
Food Rescue Initiative, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, Inc. and Food Bank of Northwest Indiana will be at the La Porte County Fairgrounds this Wednesday, September 16 from 10 AM–12 PM — or while supplies last!

🥫 Up to 300 families will have the opportunity to receive food through our drive-through mobile food distribution.
📍 La Porte County Fairgrounds
🗓️ Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM (while supplies last)
🚗 Drive-through | First come, first served

We are !

🥗FOOD DISTRIBUTION THIS WEDNESDAY!🥗

We’re heading to the La Porte County Fairgrounds this Wednesday from 10 AM–12 PM — or while supplies last!

🥫 Up to 300 families will have the opportunity to receive food through our drive-through mobile food distribution.

📍 La Porte County Fairgrounds
🗓️ Wednesday
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM (while supplies last)
🚗 Drive-through | First come, first served

We’re proud to help put food on the tables of families in our community, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our amazing partners.

💙 A special thank-you to our event sponsor, United Way of La Porte County, for helping make this distribution possible!

Please share this post to help us reach families who may benefit. ❤️

09/14/2026

Family Advocates has posted an Urgent Need for Male Mentors at the Kesling Campus. These students don't need someone to fix their problems. They just need someone who will show up, listen, believe in them, and remind them that they matter. YOU can be the one!

JOIN US as we stand UNITED for Youth in La Porte County!

Contact Amanda at [email protected] for any questions or apply here: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4316542/Mentor-Application

Urgent Need for Male Mentors at the Kesling Campus.

These students have been waiting, some for months, some for more than a year, for someone to step into their corner. At this point it is an urgent need for each of them, they don't need someone to fix their problems. They need someone who will show up, listen, believe in them, and remind them that they matter. The opportunity to make a difference is here. These kids are waiting... please consider mentoring!

6th Grade Male Student
This soft-spoken 6th grader has a big imagination and big dreams. He loves computer gaming and technology and hopes to one day become a K9 police officer. He may be quiet at first, but with patience and encouragement, he has so much potential to shine. He would benefit from a caring male mentor who can help him build confidence, navigate emotions, and discover his voice.

7th Grade Male Student
This shy but silly 7th grader has a wonderful sense of humor that comes alive once he feels comfortable. He loves video games and all things art and creativity. He would benefit from a positive male role model who can earn his trust, encourage him to step outside his comfort zone, and remind him that his future is worth investing in.

7th Grade Male Student
This kind, quiet, always-smiling 7th grader is someone you can't help but root for. He loves basketball, video games, and all things sour candy. He is genuinely looking forward to having a mentor, someone he can talk to, laugh with, and count on. He would benefit tremendously from another caring adult in his corner.

8th Grade Male Student
This funny, focused 8th grader has a unique personality and a great sense of humor. He enjoys gaming, spending time with friends, and living life to the fullest. He has been making positive choices and working hard toward a brighter future. He would benefit from a mentor who can appreciate his personality, challenge him to keep growing, and remind him that his choices today matter.

8th Grade Male Student
This quiet 8th grader enjoys video games and has a laid-back personality. He may take some time to open up, but sometimes the students who are hardest to reach are the ones who need someone to keep showing up. He would benefit from a patient, consistent male mentor willing to build trust one conversation, and one day, at a time.

8th Grade Male Student
This quiet and kind student loves being outdoors, playing football, and spending time with friends. He also enjoys UNO and Jenga. He would benefit from a positive male role model who can encourage him, help him see his potential, and remind him that someone believes in him. Sometimes a little encouragement from the right person can make a bigger difference than we realize.

Contact Amanda at [email protected] for any questions or apply here: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4316542/Mentor-Application

09/11/2026

UNITED WE RISE returns October 2! JOIN US for an amazing night of Secret Singers, Celebrity Judges, a delicious AYCE Italian buffet, open bar, dancing and a VIP afterparty! Your $100 ticket includes all this PLUS $10 in casino credit AND helps to fund local agencies UNITED FOR IMPACT in La Porte County. Don't Miss It!

Tickets and Sponsorships are available now at unitedwaylpc.org/unitedwerise



Catholic Charities Diocese of Gary
Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, Inc.
-Keys to Hope Community Resource Center
-Grace Learning Center
-Sand Castle Shelter for Homeless Families, Michigan City, Indiana
Dunebrook, Inc.ebrook
Family Advocatesocates
La Porte County Family YMCA
LaPorte Co Meals on Wheels
Nest Community Shelter
North Central Community Action Agencies, Inc
Open Door Adolescent Health Center (ODAHC) at Michigan City Area Schools
Paladin, Inc.'s Imagination Station
Safe Harbor
The Salvation Army - LaPorte, IN
The Salvation Army Michigan City Corps and Community Center
Stepping Stone Shelter for Women, Inc.ingstonemc
Youth Service Bureau of La Porte County

09/04/2026

Our President & CEO Kris Pate announced today that the UNITED WE FEED: Disaster Food Relief Fund that was created in response to August’s devastating storms will continue as the UNITED WE STAND: General Disaster Fund beginning Monday, September 7, 2026.

When the storms hit, our small but mighty team sprang into action alongside our many vital partners, helping local agencies and friends across the county address urgent needs for our community. Food aid was one of the greatest needs initially identified, and we rose to the challenge quickly, connecting people, providers, and resources.

At United Way of La Porte County, we’re always striving to improve. The recent storms reminded us that when disaster strikes, every second counts. This new General Disaster Fund will help your local United Way stand ready for our community with greater support and faster response times to provide food and basic needs during an emergency.

This work is possible because of YOU, our community. Thank you to everyone who gave to the UNITED WE FEED: Disaster Food Relief Fund and a very special thank you to 1st Source Bank for leading the way with the first major gift to the UNITED WE STAND: General Disaster Fund.

Remember, the money we raise for La Porte County, STAYS in La Porte County! You can learn more and give securely online any time at unitedwaylpc.org.