NWICA will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
Quick Resources for Older Adults
May is Older Americans Month. We invite you to join Northwest Indiana Community Action in celebrating aging unbound by recognizing the diversity of aging experiences and challenging ageism in all […]
Overcoming Economic Adversity: One Family’s Story
Last year, NWICA met a family of four: Maria, her husband Jose, and their two young children, Anna and Carlos. They lived in a small apartment and worked hard every […]
The Working Hungry – Documentary Film Screening and Discussion
For Immediate Release March 22, 2023 The Working Hungry documentary film screening and discussion to address the growing crisis of food insecurityFilm one of more […]
VITA Program Returns to NWI
Northwest Indiana Community Action IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be providing free tax assistance for Northwest Indiana this spring. “The VITA program is a very valuable […]
Elect our new board representative
At NWICA, one-third of our Board seats are filled by representatives of low-income families or communities. Several weeks ago, we reached out for nominations and you delivered! Now it’s time […]
Secure Senior Connections offers a safe platform to socialize
With the help of an online social platform, a local organization hopes to bridge the loneliness gap for Northwest Indiana seniors struggling to connect. Northwest Indiana Community Action recently partnered […]
Our AmeriCorps Senior Foster Grandparents Making Waves in Our Community
“When you have taught for as long as I had before retiring, you need a kid fix,” said Judy Whitcomb of Hobart who retired after teaching for 37 years in […]
Community Action ACEs Champion Award
ACEs Champions Announced at NWICA’s Reimagine Conference During this year’s Reimagine Conference, Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) announced the four individuals they recognized at the first Community Action ACEs Champion […]
Take Action Now to Keep Your Medicaid Coverage!
During the federal public health emergency, no one lost their Medicaid coverage, but when it ends, many Hoosiers could lose their benefits. If you are a member of one of […]
