Opportunity:Weather Disaster Response Volunteers

Date:07/18/2026 08:30 AM -

Agency:United Way Northwest Indiana

Do you want to make a meaningful difference when disasters impact our communities? We are seeking dedicated volunteers to be on standby to support the Town of Merrillville after weather related emergencies and disasters.

No prior emergency management experience is required. Training opportunities may be provided based on volunteer assignments. 

By joining our Disaster Response Support Team, you will play an important role in helping emergency management professionals coordinate critical services and support residents affected by disasters.

Opportunity:Weather Disaster Response Volunteers

Date:06/22/2026 -

Agency:United Way Northwest Indiana

Do you want to make a meaningful difference when disasters impact our communities? We are seeking dedicated volunteers to be on standby to support Emergency Management Agency (EMA) professionals after weather related emergencies and disasters.

No prior emergency management experience is required. Training opportunities may be provided based on volunteer assignments. 

By joining our Disaster Response Support Team, you will play an important role in helping emergency management professionals coordinate critical services and support residents affected by disasters.

Opportunity:Financial Coaching

Date:12/15/2025 -

Agency:United Way Northwest Indiana

The ALICE population in Northwest Indiana faces a significant barrier to financial stability and homeownership. These are hardworking individuals and families who earn above the poverty line but still struggle to afford necessities. They are often:

• Pay 30%+ of their income toward housing (often renting)


• Lack emergency savings to handle unexpected expenses


• Have credit scores that cost them hundreds of dollars more per month in mortgage payments


• Don't have access to personalized financial guidance


• Feel overwhelmed by the path to homeownership

The Gap We're Filling:

While our monthly Financial Wellness Workshops provide excellent education to groups of 20-30 participants, individual coaching is where transformation happens. Participants need:

• Personalized attention to apply concepts to their unique situations


• Accountability partners to stay on track between workshops


• Emotional support during setbacks and challenges


• Expert guidance to navigate complex credit issues and savings strategies


• Someone who believes in them when they doubt themselves

The Impact:

Your coaching directly enables participants to:

• Build emergency funds that prevent financial crises


• Improve credit scores by 40-100+ points (worth $200+ per month in mortgage savings)


• Reduce debt by thousands of dollars


• Qualify for better mortgage rates and home loan programs


• Move from renting to homeownership within 1-3 years


• Break cycles of financial instability for their families

We coach clients on 4 metrics:

• Debt Reduction


• Credit Improvement


• Increase Savings


• Cashflow Optimizing

You will be assigned which of these areas you can help in by the program leader and based on your strength/knowledge level.