Boys & Girls Club of NWI Rites of Passage Program wins merit award (2005)
Since its inception, the Boys and Girls Club of NWI “Rites of Passage” program has provided the young boys who have participated the mentoring they need to [...]
Health Visions Midwest offers unique outreach to East Chicago families facing crises: (2004)
With multiple locations throughout Northwest Indiana, Health Visions Midwest provides invaluable services to local families by utilizing nontraditional methods. The program employs the assistance of a “Family [...]
Is your student interested in attending the U.S Naval Academy? (2003)
In 2003, a group of ambitious East Chicago 8th graders traveled to Annapolis, MD to attend the week-long enrichment program “Reach for Tomorrow.” Supported by the U.S. [...]
The Salvation Army Heartline Feeding Program serves healthy meals to families in need (2002)
The Salvation Army of East Chicago has always provided free meals to any citizen in need and they continue to do so every week via the Heartline [...]
Students at Central High School help local contractors refurbish East Chicago (2001)
In 2001, as part of an initiative supported by the East Chicago organization Youth Government and Building Trades, student volunteers from Central High School participated in the [...]
Purdue Calumet’s Engineering and Science Summer Program enhances student learning (2000)
In order to enhance their learning within the areas of math and science, a number of East Chicago middle and high students attended Purdue University Calumet’s Engineering [...]