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LEVEL UP

LA PORTE COUNTY

Building bridges between struggling, working individuals and better paying employment opportunities.

Program requirements

United Way of La Porte County’s Level Up program helps build bridges between struggling, working adults of all ages and better paying employment opportunities. Participants achieve greater financial stability through access to local community resources and support, such as job training programs and career planning services.

The Level Up program helps individuals break the cycle of poverty, access life-changing education opportunities, plan sustainable career paths, develop habits for lasting change, and achieve greater financial stability.

With one-one-one support to:

  • eliminate barriers,

  • bridge educational and training gaps,

  • improve financial education

  • develop plans for a sustainable path forward, and

  • provide a support and encouragement network

the Level Up program can help you build a better future for you and your family.

To qualify for the Level Up La Porte County program, individuals must:

  • be currently employed

  • be a resident of La Porte County

  • be 18 years old or older

  • have reliable transportation

  • have a valid Indiana driver’s license

  • make a commitment to completing all program requirements

Your household must also meet the following income requirements:

Household Minimum Income Maximum Income Total Wage/Hour
1 $14,580 $35,000 $16.82
2 $19,720 $47,00 $22.59
3 $24,860 $59,000 $28.36
4 $30,000 $71,000 $34.13
5 $34,140 $83,000 $39.90
6 $40,280 $94,000 $45.19
7 $45,420 $106,000 $50.96
8 $50,560 $118,000 $56.73

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.

Apply Now for Level Up La Porte County

Please complete the form fields below to apply for Level Up La Porte County.

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.