Portage Township - Brendan Clancy, Trustee

09/01/2026

Kids had such a wonderful time at our last Youth Fishing Workshop, we're doing it again!
The Youth Fishing Workshop hosted by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy in partnership with the Porter County Conservation Club will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 at the County Conservation Club.
Cost is $10 per child, ages 5-14. Pre-registration is required at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/portage-township-in/catalog
Parents/guardian must attend with the child. All equipment will be provided. No refunds.

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP COOLING CENTERS AVAILABLE

With high temperatures expected throughout the week, cooling centers are available for anyone in need of a safe, cool place to escape the heat.

08/31/2026

The Foodbank of Northwest Indiana will have several Mobile Markets in the region this September.
The Mobile Markets are offered on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Please see their flyer for additional information.

08/31/2026

The deadline to apply for SNAP replacement benefits is today, Monday, Aug. 31.

The affidavit must be submitted by the above deadline and the loss (due to power outage, flood, etc.) must be verified. The affidavit must be submitted today, Aug. 31, and the loss (due to power outage, flood, etc.) must be verified.

The document may be uploaded to the FSSA Benefits Portal (https://fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/ #/), faxed to 888-436-9199 or dropped off at any Division of Family Resource’s office, found here: https://www.in.gov/.../ebt.../find-my-local-dfr-office/....

08/31/2026

Portage Township and surrounding area employers are posting numerous job openings on their websites – too many to list individually. If you’re in the job hunt, click on the links below to go to each company’s website.
Also, if you have an opening, please feel free to list it in the comments.
Jobs listed on Indeed in Portage: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=Portage%2C+IN&fromage=7&radius=0&from=searchOnDesktopSerp&vjk=a596d2033b81020f
Portage Township Schools: https://portage.schoolspring.com/
Porter County Government: https://www.portercountyin.gov/jobs.aspx
NiSource: https://nisource.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NiSource
BJ’s Wholesale Club: https://bjswholesaleclub.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BJsCareers?q=Portage,%20In&jobFamilyGroup=734f809a3afe01f1c1f4c2470f030b59
Powers Health: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/comhs/ #/results?whereControl=radius&where=Ogden%20Dunes%2C%20IN%2046368%2C%20USA&radiusDistance=10&radiusUnit=mi&radius%5Bselection%5D%5Bdistance%5D=10&radius%5Bselection%5D%5Bunit%5D=mi&latitude=41.596455&longitude=-87.1722037&sort=relevancyDesc
Strack & Van Til: https://myjobs.adp.com/strackandvantil/cx/job-listing
U.S. Steel: https://www.ussteel.com/careers/careers-in-steel
Walmart: https://careers.walmart.com/us/en/results?searchQuery=All&careerareas=Stores%2FClubs
Fronius : https://fronius.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Job_Board?Country=bc33aa3152ec42d4995f4791a106ed09&utm_source=fronius.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Allgemein%20-%20Jobs%20bei%20Fronius%20USA&Locations=f4e9fd983068010706219f57b21c4605
Northwest Health: https://www.careershealthcare.com/location/all/in/valparaiso/northwest-health-medical-group-porter
NLMK:
https://nlmkpenn.rec.pro.ukg.net/NLM1500NLMK/JobBoard/c3bc6dec-a563-4c4e-bd61-696504abec31/?q=&o=distance&w=Portage%2C+IN%2C+USA+(Porter+County)&wc=-87.183255%2C41.584213&we=-87.295255%2C41.696213%7C-87.07125500000001%2C41.472212999999996&wpst=2
State of Indiana: https://workforindiana.in.gov/content/location/?locale=en_US
Cleveland Cliffs: https://careers.clevelandcliffs.com/job-search-results/?primary_city=Burns%20Harbor
Meijer: https://jobs.meijer.com/jobs/?keyword=&searchlocation=Portage%2C+IN

08/31/2026

DISASTER RESPONSE Mobile Market POP-UP!
There will be a Mobile Market distribution at the Portage Ameriplex today, August 31st at 10am.

📍 Location: 6515 Ameriplex Drive, Suite C, Portage

TEXT "MARKET" TO 219-500-6464 FOR REMINDERS!
Mobile Market is available to anyone in NW Indiana needing food assistance. For the full schedule of Mobile Market food distributions, visit: foodbanknwi.org/market

08/31/2026

Have you been displaced from your home due to the storm? You may qualify for hotel or temporary rental assistance.

Individuals impacted by recent storms who are displaced from their homes may qualify for hotel or temporary rental assistance offered by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA).

Eligibility is based on being displaced from your home as a direct result of the storms that occurred on Aug. 11, 2026, and living in a county that has issued a disaster declaration. “Displaced” means the home is not currently safe or habitable.

The first step in the process is to contact 211 to report your damage. Based on the assessment, Indiana 211 will make referrals to IHCDA for qualified residents. To report damage, call 866‑211‑9966 or visit the Indiana 211 website at in211.communityos.org.

08/31/2026

IDHS' August Disaster Resource Hub is now available. The hub serves as a comprehensive resource center for individuals seeking state and federal assistance and updates related to the severe weather events that began on Aug. 11.

The hub also includes the application for the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), specifically for Aug. 11 events. Impacted Hoosiers may qualify for emergency aid grants of up to $5,000. This fund is designed to help families secure essential items like clothing and uninsured medical devices while they are displaced from their homes.

Learn more: on.in.gov/August2026Disaster