Timely Opportunities
Energy Assistance Program Applications
- Deadline: April 2026
- How to Apply: Online at in.gov/ihcda, by calling 211, or in person through PCACS at 219-464-9736 (recommended)
Financial Wellness Workshop offered through United Way – interactive workshops built to give practical tools and strategies to use right away for budgeting basics, managing debt, saving for the future and saving for financial goals.
- Register for this FREE event https://unitedwaynwi.org/fww/
- January 13, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 pm at Valparaiso Public Library
- Free follow up meetings to address your specific needs
FREE Parenting Course – We all love our kids, but wouldn’t you like some help avoiding power struggles, teaching responsibility without losing love and guiding kids to own & solve their own problems? New Classes starting in the new year.
- Classes offered either Virtually or in-person (with dinner and childcare)
- FREE workbooks for each family through your child’s school or the Trustee’s Office.
- Register for the six-week “Love and Logic” course at ourgreatergood.com/loveandlogic
Employment and Education
- WorkOne Career Advisor Kristi Hanson provides direct assistance to Center Township residents. Reach out to Kristi (Phone call or text) (219) 233-8277,gotoworkonenw.com
- Next Level Jobs offers Tuition-FREE Certificates at IVY TECH in Valpo
See flyer or reach out to Jimmy Veal, Admissions Recruiter, (219)464-8514 ext. 4708
- Adult Education Classes – NEO (Neighbors Educational Opportunity)
High School Equivalency/GED, Free English Classes, Academic Skill Building for College, Career or personal goals
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- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in-person classes
- Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 N. Washington, Valpo
- Register at portal.neoadulted.org or email tvaltierra@neoadulted.org
Strength and Balance Class at PCACS
- All Ages Welcome
- Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 10:45 am
- Porter County Aging and Community Services, 1005 Campbell Street, Valparaiso
