Dare to Dream in Northwest Indiana

Originally posted 2009-08-28 14:59:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Northwest invites citizens of Indiana to dare to dream by attending a “friendly conversation” meeting with leaderships of several communities.

The meetings will be held on:

• August 18 at the Library Conference Center of the Indiana University Northwest from 8 am to 10am
• September 17 at Purdue Academic Learning Center in Crown Point from 8am to 10am
• September 29 at Lost Marsh Golf Course in Hammond from 8am to 10am

Bring any and all questions, comments, and suggestions to the meetings because the objective of these meetings is to “promote communication, cooperation, and collaboration among leadership to improve the quality of life for all citizens.”

To reserve your seat for the event call LaShung Willis at 219 980 7704.

Buying American Will Help Keep Jobs

Originally posted 2009-09-02 05:00:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The towns of Schererville, Hammond, Crown Point, Cedar Lake, and St. John have pledged to buy American products when possible.

If you are a resident of any of the towns above pat your town officials on the back in their effort in recognizing the plight of the residents by supporting the jobs that the residents are trying to hold on to.

It is important to recognize the efforts that officials are making in reducing cost, so send a letter and let the officials know you support them.

Let’s put pressure on other towns to do the same.

Weatherization Will Keep You Warm This Winter

The winter season has just began, but the winter natural gas rates and its increases are not far behind, so instead of allow those bills to drive you out of house and home contact the agencies below to find out if you qualify for weatherization of your home.

Both homeowners and renters are eligible for both programs.

Gary Neighborhood Services

300 W. 21st Ave., Gary

(219) 883-0431

Metro Corps of Gary Inc.

839 Broadway, Gary

(219) 886-3155

United Neighborhood Organizations – M.L. King Center

4802 Melville Ave., East Chicago

(219) 378-9810

United Neighborhood Organizations – Bessie Owens Center

4001 Alexander Ave., East Chicago

(219) 391-8478

Love Center

4619 Melton Road (U.S. 20), Gary

(219) 938-8085

Lake Station Center

275 E. 29th Ave., Lake Station

(219) 963-0261

Greater Hammond Community Services

824 Hoffman, Hammond

(219) 932-4800

Porter County Community Services

1005 Campbell St., Valparaiso

(219) 464-9736

Ross Township Trustee Office

24 W. 73rd Ave., Merrillville

(219) 769-2111

South Lake County Community Services Inc.

1450 E. Joliet, Suite 202, Crown Point

(219) 663-0627

You may be wondering what is weatherization and how does it keep you warm.  Weatherization consist of the windows, doors, furnace, attic, etc.  It is anywhere that unwanted air can get into the home.  When you use the furnace in the winter and your windows and doors are not properly sealed then you are letting money flow out the window.  The weatherization contractors come to your home and evaluate those items for you and with the help of a grant of up to 6500 per home they caulk leaking windows, weather strip doors, replace or repair a furnace, and/or insulate an attic or walls.

If your home is drafty or your NIPSCO bill is too high contact one the agencies to find out if you qualify for a savings on your NIPSCO bill of up to 500 to 600 dollars after work is complete.

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