Group 7even, LLC

Blastcamp, a Hobart-based paintball field, awarded its first annual Able Award to honor local youths who display tremendous courage in the face of adversity. The inaugural Able Award was awarded to 12 year old Kyle Bartolini from Portage.

Starting January 17, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will begin free tax preparation & e-filing appointments for individuals and families in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph County with an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less.

November has passed, but it's not too late to adopt a family through United Way's Team HEAT. With the requested donation of $300, Team HEAT will match $50 towards the heating bill of a family on our waiting list each month for November through March.

On Friday, November 25, Blastcamp hosted a Black Friday event to collect non-perishable food for the Hobart Food Pantry. The community met this challenge with overwhelming success --nearly 1,000 cans of food collected for the Hobart Food Pantry.

Many of our neighbors are struggling to stay warm during the winter season. In response, United Way of St. Joseph County's Team HEAT helps families pay their heating bills, learn about budgeting and get the support they need.

Blastcamp is partnering with the Hobart Food Pantry to collect non-perishable food. To help, bring a minimum of 6 canned goods to Blastcamp on Black Friday from 10 am – 4 pm, and you will receive free admission and rental for the day.

Group 7even, a Valparaiso marketing agency, includes creative work in new book Visual Marketing. The book presents case studies though photos and illustrations where visual marketing was executed in unique, effective ways.

On September 8, 2011, at a leadership giving society event for United Way, “The Ernie” award was unveiled to honor Ernestine “Ernie” Morris Raclin for her achievements through United Way, improving the quality of life in St. Joseph County.

September 15-18, Groupon will feature a deal for Drive & Shine Car Wash--3 Diamond Full Service Car Washes for $36, regularly priced at $78! 10% of all of Drive & Shine’s proceeds from this deal will be donated to United Way of St. Joseph County.

Celebrate the start of United Way's 2011 campaign with an action-packed night, including fun prizes, Terry & the Heartbeats, free beer & wine tastings, free admission prizes, trivia game, auction, and more!