Good morning, Portage.

Team Rubicon volunteers were honored by the governor for their work cleaning up after the August derecho in Northwest Indiana.

Their efforts helped local residents recover and rebuild + boosted community spirit.

Coffee Creek Farmers Market continues into fall with local produce, offering fresh crops to replace summer melons and favorites as shoppers seek seasonal flavors at the market today.

United Way is ramping up efforts to unite diverse communities (from small towns to larger centers) across Northwest Indiana.

The initiative will improve access to resources and foster stronger local support.

BGCGNWI launches its annual Return to Learn Campaign to fund afterschool programs in eight regional clubs from Sept.

1 to 30; local groups (including Portage volunteers) have raised over $48,000 so far, aiming for $200,000 to keep children safe and learning after school.

Center for Hospice Care (CHC) has launched an end-of-life doula volunteer program that trains volunteers in a 16-hour course and shadowing experience to provide non-medical, emotional support to patients and their families, available as part of CHC’s ongoing hospice care offerings.