Club donates to Lydia’s home during the holiday season
According to a release, the NWI Bid Hoist Club recently gave a special presentation to representatives from Lydia’s House, a women’s emergency shelter in Gary.
Card club members donated gifts and supplies to currently homeless women during a holiday gathering at the Gleason Golf Course clubhouse.
Lydia’s House is sponsored by Rebuilding the Breach Ministries Inc., which provides up to 90 days of emergency housing and spiritual guidance to homeless women, the release states. We also partner with Sojourner Truth House to provide services and programs to help clients transition out of homelessness.
The NWI Bid Hoist Club was established to bring together Bid Hoist players to enjoy the game and bond in a safe place. They meet at the Gleason Clubhouse on the third Saturday of the month and are looking for new members. For more information, contact Shanice Kemp at 219-789-3654.
Expanded Franciscan ExpressCare site hours
Franciscan ExpressCare locations in Hobart and Portage are now expanding in-person hours and virtual visits for patients seeking emergency care with non-life-threatening illnesses and conditions, according to a release. .
Both locations are currently open for walk-in visits Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and by appointment only on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Virtual visits are available at , according to the release.
Portage Franciscan ExpressCare is located at 3283 Willowcreek Road and can be reached at 219-764-8439. Hobart Franciscan ExpressCare is located at 101 W. 61st. Ave. and can be reached at 219-945-9530. Appointments for virtual visits can be made online at www.FranciscanExpressCare.org.
Hobart Chamber of Commerce Networking Event January 14th
According to a release, the Hobart Chamber of Commerce will hold its first breakfast networking event of 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Jan. 14 at the Hobart Chamber Offices, 1001 Lillian Street, Hobart.
The group’s new executive director, Susan Thompson, will also attend the 2025 board meeting. The plan is to network with other members and local business professionals while enjoying a light breakfast, coffee, and juice.
The chamber is also seeking sponsors for the event, according to the release. Sponsors will be invited to give a brief presentation. For more information, please email info@hobartchamber.com.
NIPSCO names $100,000 “bridging” grant recipients
Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC, in partnership with its parent company, the NiSource Charitable Foundation, announced the recipients of the first Bridging Our Energy Grant, according to its website.
Purdue University Northwest and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor will each receive $100,000 for strategic initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and economic inclusion programs, according to the website. It is said that he was awarded.
The initiative received 46 applications from organizations across NIPSCO’s northern Indiana service area. Eligible organizations must directly impact NIPSCO’s service areas as well as focus on DEI and/or economic inclusion programs and be a 501(c)3 as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, the release said. is listed.
Purdue University Northwest launches diversity outreach and engagement program for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, while Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Indiana Corridor launches mental health services serving children from White, Pulaski, Fulton, and Cass We plan to debut an expansion of the program. County, the website states.
To learn more about NIPSCO’s corporate citizenship efforts, visit nipco.com/givingback.
Westside Leadership Academy recognized for sportsmanship
Westside Leadership Academy was recognized as a “First Team All-Sportsmanship” team by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), according to a release.
This recognition, presented by the Gary Community School Corporation, highlights Westside Leadership Academy’s dedication to fostering a positive environment for student-athletes, coaches, officials and spectators. The school has demonstrated its ability to lead by example by upholding the IHSAA’s “Principles of Sportsmanship,” which emphasizes inclusivity, respect and community spirit, the statement said.
Westside Leadership Academy’s accomplishments further demonstrate Gary Community School Corporation’s commitment to character development through athletics, the release states. For more information about Gary Community School Corp. and its programs, visit www.garyschools.org.
