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Advocacy

Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the community; that attempt to marshal public support for a particular issue or cause; or that seek to influence legislation, local ordinances or administrative rulings in order to benefit specific interest groups or achieve specific social, political or environmental goals.

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Aliveness Project of Northwest Indiana/ Lake County

5490 Broadway Suite L-3, Merrillville, IN, 46410
thealivenessprojectnwi.org

Format: Lecture, Question/Answer, Video and Power Point Length: 1 hour to 4 hours Fee: None Advanced Notice: Yes Free HIV testing and counseling.

Telephone(219) 985-6170

Alliance for the Great Lakes

17 N. State Street Suite1390, Chicago, IL, 60602-3315
www.lakemichigan.org/

Strives to conserve and restore the world's largest freshwater resource using policy, education and local efforts, ensuring a healthy Great Lakes and clean water for generations of people and wildlife.

Telephone(312) 939-0838 x227
Contact PersonFrances Canonizado

Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana

15 N Franklin, Suite 240, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
alz.org

The Alzheimer’s Association provides support, education and resources for people affected by or interested in Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia. Our services include 24/7 Helpline, support groups, educational programs, consultations and MedicAlert ...

Telephone800-272-3900

Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana

922 East Colfax Street, South Bend, IN, 46617-2806
www.alz-nic.org/

Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana is a not-for-profit, charitable, tax-exempt organization, dedicated to family support, education, advocacy, and research into Alzheimer's Disease and other related dementias.

Telephone1-888-303-0180

American Association of University Women Valparaiso Bra...

Valparaiso, IN
www.aauwvalparaiso.org

AAUW promotes equality for women, education and self- development over the life span and positive societal change. The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research and self-development for women and to foster equality and ...

Telephone219-462-5823

American Cancer Society / Great Lakes Division Inc

1551 E. 85th Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410
www.cancer.org/docroot/COM/COM_0.asp?sitearea=COM

Telephone(219) 793-1030
Contact PersonJennifer Trpeski

American Legion Post 16/ Hammond

6634 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN
www.americanlegionpost16.com/

Bingo Saturdays, 3:30 pm

Telephone(219) 933-9363

American Liver Foundation/ Heartland Division

921 East 86th Street Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN, 46240-2282
www.liverfoundation.org

Provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by hepatitis and other liver related diseases.

Telephone(317) 635-5074
Contact PersonNatalie Sutton

Arthritis Foundation/ Greater Chicago Chapter

35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 2260, Chicago, IL, 60601
www.arthritis.org/illinois/

Invite a Speaker to Your Organization - The Arthritis Foundation Speakers Bureau provides FREE resource and educational presentations about Arthritis Foundation programs and resources, Physical Activity and Arthritis Management.

Telephone(312) 372‐2080

Brothers Uplifting Brothers

6111 Harrison Street, Suite 220, Merrillville, IN, 46410-2970
www.bubnwi.com/

HIV Street and Community Outreach, Counseling, Education and Testing, support/discussion groups, The BUB Safe Space Initiative is reduce homelessness by providing safe and affordable housing for gay men and transgendered individuals living with and impact ...

Telephone(219) 985-2008

Caring Place Inc

3107 Cascade Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
thecaringplacenwi.org/

THE CARING PLACE is a non-profit social service organization, serving the needs of domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Our organization primarily serves victims in Lake, Porter and Starke counties in Northwest Indiana, but may include victims ac ...

Telephone(219) 464-0840
Contact PersonLindsey Gargas, Development Coordinator

Catholic Charities/ Crown Point

175 West Street, Crown Point, IN, 46307-3906
www.catholic-charities.org/

Social service agency for Diocese of Gary.

Telephone219-663-8417
Contact PersonRita Mayer

Catholic Charities/ East Chicago

3901 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN, 46312
www.catholic-charities.org

Social service agency for Diocese of Gary.

Telephone(219) 397-5803
Contact PersonRita Mayer

Catholic Charities/ Gary

940 Broadway, Gary, IN, 46402
www.catholic-charities.org

Social service agency for Diocese of Gary.

Telephone(219) 886-3549
Contact PersonRita Mayer

Catholic Charities/ Hammond

6919 Indianapolis Boulevard, Hammond, IN, 46324
www.catholic-charities.org

Social service agency for Diocese of Gary.

Telephone(219) 844-4883
Contact PersonRita Mayer

Catholic Charities/ Michigan City

321 West 11th Street, Michigan City, IN, 46360
www.catholic-charities.org

Social service agency for Diocese of Gary.

Telephone(219) 879-9312
Contact PersonRita Mayer

Catholic Charities/ Portage

6350 Central Avenue, Portage, IN, 46368
www.catholic-charities.org

Social service agency for Diocese of Gary.

Telephone(219) 762-1177
Contact PersonRita Mayer

Circle Around Families

8400 Louisiana Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410
circlearoundfamilies.org/

A system of care is a wide range of mental health and related services and supports organized to work together to provide care. It is designed to help a child or adolescent with serious emotional disturbances, with the involvement of his or her family, ge ...

Telephone(219) 757-1864

Crown Point Safe Pathways

Crown Point, IN
www.facebook.com/CPSafePathways

Crown Point Safe Pathways represents a unified voice of non-partisan citizens with a common interest in advocating safe, non-motorized options in Crown Point, Indiana. We seek to promote our goals through engaging with public officials and residents. We ...

Deaf Services Inc.

6 E. 67th Ave., Merrillville, IN, 46410
www.deafservicesinc.org/

Beginning American Sign Language Classes, ASL Class I and II are available. Find an interpreter (219) 769-8912; TTY/VRS (219) 769-8912.

Telephone(219) 769-6506

Drifter Inc/ Gary

3100 West 19th Place, Gary, IN, 46404-2625

Civic and social club

Telephone(219) 949-1360

East Chicago Human Rights Commission

1005 East Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN, 46312-3514

Accepts complaints of discrimination in equal access to employment, housing, education, etc.

Telephone(219) 391-8477
Contact PersonFrancisco Rosado Jr./Interim Director

Emergency Nurses Association/ Northwest Indiana Chapter...

N/A, Merrillville, IN, 46410-4450
www.indianaena.org/

Local resource for emergency nurses which provides education, networking, scholarship and community service.

Telephone(219) 757-6252
Contact PersonCheryl Perry

Family Action Network of Lake County, Indiana Inc

7235 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Indiana, 46324-2407
www.familyactionnetwork.com

We provide support, advocacy, and education for parents/caregivers of children with serious, emotional disabilities. Toll-Free **800-958-4FAN.

Telephone(219) 933-1700

Family and Youth Services Bureau

253 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN, 46383-5525
www.fysb.org/

The Family & Youth Services Bureau is a private, not-for-profit organization. Programs are staffed by experienced professionals whose training is typically in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Education. The agency will not refuse service to any one ...

Telephone(219) 464-9585
Contact PersonLisa Jordan
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