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Today NWICA'S EAP team will be helping families complete their energy assistance applications at the East Chicago Public Safety Facility on 2301 E. Columbus Dr. until 2pm.Need help paying your heating bill this winter ? NWICA will be hosting their 1st Energy Assistance Application event this upcoming Tuesday,September 27th at the East Chicago Public Safety Facility! Please bring all required documentation.Like and follow our page to stay updated of upcoming EAP Application Events that will be happening in the upcoming weeks! ... See MoreSee Less

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MEET OUR SILVER SPONSOR BMO !!! BMO is committed to helping improve the quality of life in our communities. Partnering with our neighbors is meaningful to us. It’s part of how we’re helping build a society with zero barriers to economic inclusion.Visit www.bmoharris.com/main/personal to learn more ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Bronze Sponsor, First Financial Bank is dedicated to improving living and working conditions in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods is key to building and maintaining strong communities. Their support goes to nonprofit organizations, small business incubators, and community economic development groups that help stabilize communities, eliminate blight, and attract and retain businesses and residents for the community. To learn more visit: www.bankatfirst.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

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MEET OUR BRONZE SPONSOR AMERITAS!!!Thank you Ameritas for joining NWICA in addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences. Ameritas supports communities because a spirit of giving runs through everything they do. As individuals and as a company, Ameritas support organizations large and small. They believe thriving communities are the foundation of a brighter future.Visit www.ameritas.com/ to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less

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Need help paying your heating bill this winter ? NWICA will be hosting their 1st Energy Assistance Application event this upcoming Tuesday,September 27th at the East Chicago Public Safety Facility! Please bring all required documentation.Like and follow our page to stay updated of upcoming EAP Application Events that will be happening in the upcoming weeks! ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Social Work Month! Social workers change peoples' lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. #SocialWorkMonth #SWMonth2022 #RightTimeforSocialWork #CommunityActionPromise

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9 Mar

This year's theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors! Throughout March, embrace the foods and flavors of your heritage and other global cultures.

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1 Mar

The Robert O. Zdenek Staff Member of the Year Award, sponsored by @MyBrightpoint, recognizes the outstanding professional leadership and commitment of a staff person working for a community economic development org.

Presented to: Anna Schoon, @NWICA

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10 Dec

We are proud to announce that our VP of Planning & Business Development is a candidate in two categories! Best of luck Anna and congratulations.

Prosperity Indiana @INCommDev

Top community development leaders & programs across IN have been nominated for the prestigious Prosperity Indiana Awards. Winners have not been named & will be announced at the annual Prosperity Indiana Summit on February 17, 2022.

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