Three20 Recovery

01/28/2026

Indiana Plan to present APPRENTICE READINESS PROGRAM beginning on Monday Feb 16

Indiana Plan will present a two-week Apprentice Readiness Program, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 16-27, at the Teamster Local 142 union hall, 1300 Clark Road, Gary.

This program will assist participants seeking union apprenticeships by providing them—among other things—with the math, labor history, and interview and life skills necessary to prepare them to enter a trade and career as an apprentice.

REQUIREMENTS

*At least 18 years old.
*High school diploma or GED.
*Valid Indiana driver’s license.
*Pass a mandatory drug test.
*TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).

Apply now at www.indianaplan.org

For more information, call 219-884-4503.

01/27/2026

Join us for a Talk Saves Lives virtual presentation on
Monday, February 9, 2026.

📍 Virtual | ⏰ 3–4 PM

This is an introduction to su***de prevention that helps participants learn how to recognize warning signs, reduce stigma, and support someone who may be struggling.

Who can attend: This presentation is open to all—no prior training or experience is needed. Together, we can learn how to support one another and help save lives.

***deprevention

01/27/2026

The Chesterton Fire Department will be offering FREE CPR classes throughout 2026. The first class will be Tuesday, February 17th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Chesterton Fire Station, 702 Broadway.

Participant will learn adult, child and infant CPR, along with using an AED and choking relief.

**This class is not for certification, general knowledge only**

Class size is limited to 20 participants.

To register please call Aimee Gilbert at 219-926-7162 or email agilbert@chestertonfire.org

01/26/2026

Due to weather conditions, Three20 will be closed today. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you or someone you know is in need of a warming shelter or assistance, please call 211 for local resources. We’ll reopen tomorrow for regular business hours at 9:00 AM. Please stay safe and warm.

01/26/2026

Three20 will be opening at 10am this morning due to weather conditions.

01/24/2026

01/23/2026

INDIANA WARMING CENTERS – PLEASE SHARE ❄️🥶

During winter weather, warming centers are open across the state for anyone needing a safe, warm place.

Indiana 211 has the most up-to-date info on locations & hours
Call: 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966 (Mon–Fri, 8a–6p)
Text your ZIP code to 898-211 (Mon–Fri, 8a–5p)
Search: IN211.org
Add/report a center: in211database@fssa.in.gov

PORTER COUNTY

• Duneland Family YMCA – 215 Roosevelt St, Chesterton
• Healthy Living Campus – 651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton
• Town of Porter residents only: Call Porter PD 219-926-7611
• Valparaiso YMCA – Below freezing temps
• Porter County Public Library (Valpo & South Haven)
• Daybreak Warming Center (Valpo residents only) 219-510-1800
• Woodland Park (Portage) M–F 8a–4p 219-762-1675

BURNS HARBOR

• Fire Dept warming area (upon request) 219-787-8591

PORTAGE

• Warming shelter contact: 219-764-5409

VALPARAISO

Activated during freezing temps:
• YMCA • Library • CoAction (M–F 10a–4p)
• Christ Lutheran Church (overnight)
• C.A.R.E. Program (elderly/special needs)
📞 Valpo Fire Dept 219-462-2135

MICHIGAN CITY

• Police Dept (24/7) • Fire Dept • City Hall (day)
• Keys to Hope Resource Center 7a–5p 219-809-9903
FREE bus transportation available
📞 Night shelter info: 219-874-3221 | 219-362-3456

LAKE STATION

• Fire Dept – 24/7 warming center 219-962-8295

GARY

• Ambridge Pavilion – Overnight (men, women, children)
Entry 9pm w/ police/fire es**rt
📞 219-881-7300 | 219-881-5252

LA PORTE COUNTY

• NEST Shelter (overnight, residents only) 5:30p–7a
📞 219-276-7582
• NEST Michigan City (daytime only)
• County Complex & Police Lobby – 24/7
• City Hall (day) • Center Township Trustee Office (business hrs)

Please share to help keep our community safe and warm.

01/22/2026

The Porter County Emergency Management Agency and Porter County Health Department has released a list of additional warming centers located throughout the county.

The Town of Chesterton recommends calling any warming center on the list first to verify that it is, indeed, open.

BURNS HARBOR

*Contact the Burns Harbor Police Department at 219-787-9412 or call 911, and the dispatcher will contact a Burns Harbor firefighter to assist you.

VALPARAISO

*Christ Lutheran Church, 2610 Campbell St. (hours as needed).

*Liberty Bible Church, 1155 S. Sturdy Road (hours as needed).

*Living Hope Community Church, 1115 Calumet Ave. (8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, with check-in time 8 to 9 p.m.).

*Porter County Public Library, 103 Jefferson St. (8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday).

*Vale Park Enrichment Center at Banta, 605 Beach St. (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday).

*Valparaiso YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing (5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday).

*Daybreak Resource Center, 500 Don Hovey Drive (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday; overnight check-in from 7 to 9 p.m. with sleeping hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

PORTAGE

*Woodland Park (Oakwood Hall), 2100 Willowcreek Road (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. when open).

OGDEN DUNES

*Ogden Dunes Fire Department, 111 Hillcrest Road (all hours).

KOUTS

*Kouts Fire Department, 108 E. Mentor St. (all hours).

*Open Door Fellowship, 636 S. Braun’s Bridge Road (all hours).

HEBRON

*Lake of the Four Seasons Fire Department, 745E 275S (hours as needed).

*First Church of Hebron, 800 Country Square Plaza (hours as needed).

*Hebron Community Center, 611 N. Main St. (hours as needed).

01/22/2026

The forecast ahead is 🥶 COLD! Here are Valparaiso warming centers.

01/22/2026

Gary Warming Centers Are Open ❄️
When the temperatures drop to 32°F or below, warming centers across the City of Gary are available to help residents stay safe.

📍 Locations include:
• Monroe Smith Warming & Cooling Center
• Calumet Township Multipurpose Center
• Brother’s Keeper (Adults Only)
• Hudson-Campbell Sports & Fitness Center
• Glen Ryan Park Pavilion

🚍 Need a ride?
GPTC buses are available to assist residents. Look for vehicles marked with “Code 32” to reach the nearest warming center.