Habitat for Humanity of Porter County

06/14/2026

We have an incredible Construction Supervisor.
The number of happy repeat volunteers, the Future Homeowners that burst into tears when they see their floor plans for the first time and the A Team members who are consistently generous with their time and talent tell us that he is making a huge difference in the world via his work with Habitat. We are so blessed to have Bernie! 💚🏡

06/13/2026

Site Update! Thanks for coming out in the heat today, everybody!💚🏠

06/12/2026

We are actively seeking new board members to join Porter County Habitat for Humanity!
We are specifically looking for individuals in any of the following professional circles:
Education or Social Work, Surveyor/Appraiser/Attorneys, Insurance, FQHC Provider, Marketing/Communications, Faith-based Leadership, Local Business Owners, Energy/Utility Companies, or Local Builders.
If you have a heart for your community, we invite you to join us in our mission to build affordable housing for our neighbors here in Porter County.
Please contact our Executive Director, Kristin, for additional information at
☎️(219) 781-7763 or 📧 [email protected].
💚🏡

06/12/2026

We know it was a rough night. If you or any of yours need assistance, here is a resource.

⚠️ Northwest Indiana Disaster Relief Resources
If you were impacted by the recent severe weather and need emergency assistance, shelter, charging access, or other resources, call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898211 to connect with Indiana 211.

Temporary local shelters have been activated and may be able to provide snacks, water, emergency shelter, blankets, emotional support, and disaster assistance information.

Resource availability may change, so please confirm availability before traveling.

At the time of this post, confirmed disaster relief is available at the following locations:

Lake County Multipurpose Center
Care of Calumet Township Trustee
📍 1900 W. 41st Ave., Gary
☎️ (219) 880-4900

Lincoln Community Center
Care of American Red Cross
📍 2450 Lincoln St., Highland
☎️ (800) 733-2767

Police Community Complex Gymnasium
Care of Hobart Police Department
📍 704 E. 4th St., Hobart
☎️ (219) 942-2987
(Enter through the Maria Reiner Center doors)

Salvation Army of Hammond-Munster Corps
📍 8225 Columbia Ave., Munster
☎️ (219) 838-0380

Salvation Army of Porter County
📍 799 N. Capitol Rd., Valparaiso
☎️ (219) 762-9191

🔌🛜 Need Internet Access or a Place to Charge Devices?
During normal business hours, local library branches can serve as community resource hubs.

🐱 Emergency Pet Assistance
If you have been displaced by the severe weather and need temporary assistance for your cats—or possibly dog kennels—Feline Community Network may be able to help. 📱 Text: (219) 216-7568

Stay safe, check on your neighbors, and continue monitoring local officials and the National Weather Service for updates.

06/12/2026

Keep an eye on Red Cross for resources for NWI as well.

🚨 06/13 SHELTER UPDATE
Our shelter at the Benton County Annex (410 S. Adeway Rd., Fowler, IN) has now closed as of Saturday evening.
Our volunteers remain ready to assist anyone affected by the storm. If you need help, please call 1‑800‑RED‑CROSS (800‑733‑2767).

⚠️06/12 SHELTER UPDATE ‼️
The shelter at the Wabash YMCA has been transitioned into a Reception Center, where residents affected by the storms can rest, access water and snacks, charge their devices, and receive information about available Red Cross support.

👉The Reception Center will be open on Saturday, June 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

📍RECEPTION CENTER
Wabash YMCA
500 S Cass Street
Wabash, IN 46992

🚨 The American Red Cross has opened shelters for residents affected by the recent severe storms.

Shelter Locations:
📍FOWLER, Indiana
Benton County Annex building - 410 S. Adeway Rd.
📍HIGHLAND, Indiana
Lincoln Community Center - 2450 Lincoln St.

At these shelters, individuals will find a safe place to stay, snack and water, and support from our volunteers. You do not need to stay overnight to receive assistance — feel free to stop by if you need a place to charge your electronic devices, or find information about available resources.

If you or someone you know needs assistance due to these storms, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

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⚠️‼️ACTUALIZACIÓN
El Refugio ubicado en Wabash YMCA ha sido convertido en un Centro de Asistencia. Allí personas afectadas pueden tomar un respiro, cargar sus dispositivos electrónicos, tener acceso a agua e información sobre servicios de apoyo disponibles, entre otras cosas. El Centro de Asistencia está ubicado en 500 S. Cass Street en Wabash, Indiana, y estará abierto el Sábado,13 de junio de 8:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.

🚨 La Cruz Roja Americana ha abierto refugios para asistir a las personas afectadas por las recientes tormentas.

Ubicaciones de Refugios:
📍FOWLER, Indiana
Benton County Annex building - 410 S. Adeway Rd.
📍HIGHLAND, Indiana
Lincoln Community Center - 2450 Lincoln St.

Si necesita un lugar en donde pasar la noche o tomar un respiro, agua, cargar sus dispositivos electrónicos o información sobre recursos de ayuda disponibles, lo invitamos a que venga al refugio más cercano a usted.

Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido afectado por estas tormentas y necesita asistencia, llámenos al 1-800-733-2767.

06/11/2026

When communities come together, real change happens. We know this first hand and we owe a
HUGE shout out of gratitude to the folks that utilized this opportunity to support our mission this past fiscal year!
💚Kristin in Valparaiso
💚Sandra from Valparaiso
💚Meredith in Chesterton
💚Darek from Chesterton
💚Steven in Michigan City
💚Fred from Valparaiso

You can make a difference in our community as well!
https://bit.ly/37tKx5S

06/10/2026

Big thank you to Town and Country, who is partnering with us via their Round Up program this week. Stop in and shop and at the checkout you can support our mission of building homes, community and hope for our hardworking neighbors in Porter County.
💚🏡

06/09/2026

Looking for FOUR volunteers next Tuesday, June 16th!
8am-2pm, all tools and instruction are provided, no experience needed! To get more information or to get on the calendar:
👇Leave a comment below or
📧Email [email protected]

💚🏡

06/09/2026

Site Update. 💚🏡

06/08/2026

**COMMUNITTEE EVENT by Porter County Recycling**

In efforts to promote reuse, this event invites the community to get items repaired at no cost.

Volunteers and professionals provide repair while educating attendees on how to make their own restorations.

Services are available for a variety of repairs such as simple sewing repair, jewelry, small appliances, IT: computer and electronic, clocks, and small furniture assembly/repair.

YOU MUST register online to ensure a volunteer will be able to fix your item!!

Attendees are limited to 1-2 items

https://portercountyrecycling.org/fix-it-fairs/