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Your Community is Here for You.

For immediate help and access to essential community resources, dial 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 or visit in211.communityos.org to connect to local resources in La Porte County.

2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that connects you to a community resource specialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Resources in La Porte County

United Way of La Porte County unites and mobilizes the caring power of our local community to help in times of need.
We believe in the power of people — united through a common purpose — to accomplish anything we set our minds to.  We’re a community action network with deep local roots in La Porte County since 1952. Our superpower is our ability to mobilize neighbors, donors, volunteers and partners rom all backgrounds. And we unite toward a common goal: helping every person in every community thrive. 

The fastest way to find local resources is by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting in211.communityos.org.

United for Youth

United Way of La Porte County believes every kid can soar. So we work with the people who care for them — from families and neighbors, to schools and community agencies  — to connect young people with the support they need.  In La Porte County, we focus on mentoring and youth mental health as primary areas of need in our community.

A young Black family lays on the floor of their new home smiling at each other surrounded by open moving boxes.

LEVEL UP

LA PORTE COUNTY

Level Up helps build bridges between struggling, working individuals and better paying employment opportunities.

Since 1957, United Way of La Porte County has mobilized the caring power of our local community to bring supports and services to La Porte County that help everyone thrive.

The local dollars we raise here, stay here. And we leverage the power of the worldwide United Way network to bring more and new resources to La Porte County every day.

We collaboratively work with local partners to improve the health and well-being of everyone in La Porte County, to help young people realize their full potential, to build pathways to financial stability and strength, and to address urgent needs today for a better tomorrow. No other organization in La Porte County can fundraise for, activate, and mobilize the resources our community needs for quick action and lasting impact like United Way can. Because we are better together. And we stand United for La Porte County.

We are your local united way

TO SUPPORT LOCAL IMPACT

Learn more about our Impact:

Improving access to nutritious food and quality education helps people overcome barriers to good health. 

We help children get off to a good start and empower youth to reach their full potential. 

We help hardworking families make ends meet and connect them with opportunities to achieve a more secure financial future. 

Resilient communities are ready for any challenge — we work with our neighbors to help all residents prosper.