United Way News

January-13-2012

It's Tax Time!

IRS trained and certified community volunteers give free assistance to taxpayers whose household income is less than $50,000. We prepare and file your federal and state income tax returns at

January-13-2012

LAUW Working to Sprout Community Gardens Throughout Northwest Indiana

To help address the problem of hunger in Northwest Indiana, LAUW is teaming up with County Line Orchard, Luke Oil and the Legacy Foundation to spur the development of commun

January-12-2012

New United Way Northwest Indiana Success by 6 Coordinator Appointed

Leslie Johnson has been appointed as the new coordinator for Success by 6 (SB6). SB6 is a United Way initiative to ensure that by age 6 all children are optimally healthy, safe, and prepared to ente

January-10-2012

Target Team Members Demonstrate Strong Year-Round Commitment to Volunteerism and Giving Back to Community

Lake Area United Way bestowed a Community Spirit Award to the Target store in Highland and its team members for their strong year-round commitment to volunteerism and giving back to the community. R

2009 Press Releases

November 17, 2009

LAUW Launches 'Give 5 Tell 5' Campaign

Viral Marketing Effort Hopes to Engage the Younger Generation

October 22, 2009

LAUW Issues H1N1 Public Flu Advisory

LAUW Board of Trustees Urges Public to Take H1N1 Flu as a Serious Health Risk

October 1, 2009

Money Smart Week to Help Consumers Manager Their Money

Lake Area United Way Joins Collaboration to Promote Financial Stability and Independence

September 29, 2009

2009 Loaned Executive Team Hits Campaign Trail for United Way

Trained Volunteers Ready to Assist Companies Plan & Conduct Workplace Campaigns

September 19, 2009

Northwest Indiana United Ways Kick Off 2009 Campaign

Amid Concerns of Surging Community Needs and the Recession

June 16, 2009

LAUW Salutes Employee Campaign Managers at Special Event

Volunteer Appreciation Cookout Held at Wicker Park

June 15, 2009

Dire Need Continues for Volunteers to Help Families

Repair Homes Damaged in NWI Last September

June 4, 2009

Rick and Aria Mazer to Lead 2009-10 United Way Community Campaign

First Husband and Wife to Chair Local Annual Fundraising Drive

2009 Horseshoe Casino Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course

Will Benefit the Lake Area United Way

May 27, 2009

Emergency Food & Shelter Program to Distribute $157,254 in Extra Funds Made Available by Economic Stimulus Bill

Additional Federal Funds to Help Recently Unemployed

April 14, 2009
LAUW Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Donald Powers

Local Real Estate Developer and Businessman Feted for Extraordinary Community Leadership and Volunteerism

LAUW Salutes Companies, Unions, Employee Supporters, and Volunteers who Played Key Role in 2008-09 Campaign