Community events help raise funds for local youth
Leon Kendrick Youth Voices United of East Chicago is a nonprofit organization that provides visual and performing arts education and training to low and middle income children [...]
LKYVU offers performing and visual arts classes to East Chicago youth
East Chicago offers a variety of programs and teams to local children who are interested in sports. However, there are significantly fewer options for children who have [...]
Food Bank of NWI programs positively impact East Chicago
Hunger is a growing problem across all parts of the world. East Chicago, Indiana is no different. One of the leading causes of hunger is poverty. [...]
Food Bank of NWI programs help those who need it most
Senior citizens make up one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to food insecurity in Northwest Indiana. The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has implemented [...]
Northwest Indiana hunger by the numbers
Everybody knows that hunger is a global problem and we often hear about people going hungry in countries far away. But did you know that hunger is [...]
FEC scholarship recipient is inspired by her family
When it comes to applying for college scholarships, many students are encouraged by their academic advisors, teachers or university representatives visiting high schools. Foundations of East Chicago [...]