Southlake Kia initiated this giving campaign to bring additional attention and resources to charities providing services around the Merrilville, IN, area within a 30-mile radius. Any non-political charitable organization with a qualifying IRS 501c3 designation is eligible to participate or be considered for support as part of this program.
Continuing our commitment to help those in our community in the fight against breast cancer. Southlake Kia is thrilled to present our 2023 donation of $27,075 to Pink Ribbon Society for this year’s breast cancer campaign where the money stays right here in Northwest Indiana. We really appreciate the level of support we’ve received from our customers and the community for this.
Santa Delivers AYR is on a mission to eliminate all the barriers that prevent low-income families in verified need from accessing complete crisis assistance. By partnering with local agencies, they bridge gaps for low-income households in Lake, LaPorte, and Porter Counties with last-resort housing, utility, food, and holiday support—ensuring families receive the full help they deserve so they can stay housed, together, employed, and productive members in the community.
April 2026 Winner Beyond The Church Walls Ministry
Beyond the Church Walls Ministry is a Spirit-led, outreach-focused ministry committed to taking the love and hope of Jesus Christ beyond the four walls of a building—directly into the streets, shelters, and hearts of our communities.
SAFECHR’s mission is to restore human dignity to victims of sexual assault, sex, labor, and adoption trafficking, and gender-based violence, as well as those at very high risk due to financial hardship, familial vulnerabilities, lack of supports, substance abuse, and mental illness.
February 2026 Winner Porter County Council on Aging & Community Services Inc.
PCACS extends a helping hand to seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents by providing compassionate services to improve their quality of life
while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Opportunity Enterprises is a non-profit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their fullest potential and live a full, enriching life.
Haven House NWI provides emergency shelter for Domestic Violence victims and their children in Hammond, Indiana. Their services are free and confidential. The first concern at Haven House is to respond to a domestic crisis with safe and emergency housing and basic daily necessities for the survivor.
Clothes N Prayers is a donation- and volunteer-driven Godly ministry that collects, sorts, and displays clothing in an easy-to-find, store-like setting.
The Caring Place, Inc. provides inclusive service, shelter, and ongoing support for people experiencing domestic violence. Through advocacy, education, and awareness, we empower people to build supportive, respectful, compassionate relationships.
Kairos Outside offers a comfortable, non-judging retreat for women to support each other as they journey through the incarceration of a friend or relative. The Kairos Outside Weekend is a 2 ½ day program based on a series of talks by volunteers designed to address the pain of enduring separation from the one inside and the judgment of others from their community. Guests hear the talks in small family groups.
Dunes Dog Training Club educates the general public in the training, handling, and care of dogs by holding classes, seminars, clinics, demonstrations, matches, obedience trials, and similar events. Its Pets N Vets program gives dogs in rescues and shelters a chance to live and to serve by helping to heal the stresses, PTSD/TBI, and wounds so many soldiers battle when they come home.
BCH Inc.’s mission is to provide Christian care and counsel for family living. They care for vulnerable children and families holistically, with a focus on biblical truth, permanency, and a true family environment.
Indiana Dunes Great Banquet’s objective is to inspire Christians to deepen service to Christ in their home, church, and workplace, live lives in grace and respond to higher levels of Christian discipleship.
PCACS extends a helping hand to seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents by providing compassionate services to improve their quality of life while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Family Promise of Porter County’s mission is to help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.
Santa Delivers AYR aims to inspire a spirit of care and support within the community, not just during the holiday season but throughout the year, while easing the financial strain on local trustee programs. Through this mission, they aim to foster sustainable community support and create lasting positive change for families.
The Independent Cat Society is a non-profit, no-kill feline shelter serving Northwest Indiana since 1977, whose mission is to rescue, shelter, adopt, and promote spaying and neutering of cats.
ABRA, Inc. is a foster-based rescue group dedicated to saving shelter pets. Their mission is to save as many dogs and cats from living their final days in shelters and pounds and to educate the public so that one day their rescue won’t be necessary.
Silverstray Social provides critical services to underserved pet families in Gary, Indiana. Through essential offerings like free spay/neuter, microchips/vaccines, and TNR, Silverstray addresses the pressing needs of marginalized families and champions the fight against economic and racial disparities.
Treasured Friends is dedicated to the care and placement of abandoned/unwanted pets. It is strictly foster-based, and its volunteers provide food, shelter, care, and compassion to their furry friends until they find a loving home. They have a mission to educate the public on the importance of spaying/neutering pets to avoid pet overpopulation and find a warm, safe place for every adoptable dog or cat to call their forever home.
I Wanna Go Home Rescue focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation & adoption of animals & the education of the community. They are a group of dedicated volunteers working to build a No Kill community that respects & values the life of every animal.
Dunes Dog Training Club educates the general public in the training, handling and care of dogs by holding classes, seminars, clinics, demonstrations, matches, obedience trials and similar events. Its Pets N Vets program gives dogs in rescues and shelters a chance to live and to serve by helping to heal the stresses, PTSD/TBI, and wounds so many soldiers battle when they come home.
Building on the legacy of the Siamese Cat Rescue Center, Midwest Siamese Cat Rescue seeks to rescue and re-home Siamese cats at risk in Indiana and surrounding states.
The Humane Society of Northwest Indiana believes that as an animal shelter, it is our duty to improve the lives of companion animals in the Gary, IN area by providing a shelter alternative, spay & neuter assistance, and adoptive services.
Fried’s Cat Shelter is still a no-kill, cageless sanctuary that thoroughly believes in spaying and neutering as the most effective method to control the feline population.
Begin Again Rescue Co. (BARC) is an all volunteer, foster based, dog rescue group that provides help and a safe haven to dogs removed from situations that are abusive or neglectful or are in danger of being euthanized in a shelter or pound.
The Humane Society of Hobart is a no-kill animal shelter that has been serving the community for 65 years with the mission of building and strengthening pet families!
The mission of Second Chance 4 Pets Network is “helping people help animals”. They provide foster care and an adoption program, T-N-R (trap, neuter & return of feral cats), a rehoming assistance program, community education, and networking with local shelters and rescues. They also help with spay/neutering and low-cost vaccinations to those pet owners in need.
Silverstray Social helps animal shelters and rescues who struggle with social media, promotion, and marketing free of charge. Their motto is “Awareness Equals Adoptions” because they have seen firsthand the difference marketing and social media can make in effectively finding an animal the perfect home.
Treasured Friends is a foster-based cat and dog rescue group serving Northwest Indiana and surrounding Illinois suburbs. One of their main goals is to increase the number of lives saved by promoting the low-cost spay or neuter programs available in the area.
The vision of the Independent Cat Society is to serve as many cats, pet owners, and community members in Northwest Indiana and neighboring areas as possible. They provide a sanctuary for homeless felines in their transition to adoption, promote responsible feline ownership through educating the public, and more.
ABRA, Inc. is a foster-based rescue group dedicated to saving shelter pets. Their mission is to save as many dogs and cats from living their final days in shelters and pounds and to educate the public so that one day their rescue won’t be necessary.
Erin’s Farm strives to provide an amazing home for rescued animals as well as a unique opportunity for the public to get the needed exposure and education about animals in our food and farm industry as well as reptiles and other exotics found in nature. Inspired by Jane Goodall’s foundation & message for peace, unity & understanding, they have molded their farm mission around rescue, education and exposure to all of the worlds sentient beings.
True North is a loving nurturing environment that uses horses to mentor children and their families. Their mission is to help kids understand that they are perfectly and wonderfully made and even in times that seem like a massive storm, there is a port.
Begin Again Rescue Co. (BARC) is an all volunteer, foster based, dog rescue group that provides help and a safe haven to dogs removed from situations that are abusive or neglectful or are in danger of being euthanized in a shelter or pound.
Indiana Dunes Great Banquet’s objective is to inspire Christians to deepen service to Christ in their home, church, and workplace, live lives in grace and respond to higher levels of Christian discipleship.
Au-some Kidz Rock, Inc. focuses on making sure that children and teenagers are receiving all the services that they need. Their members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us to help them in the best way possible. Using data-driven models, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference.
Power Paws for Kids aims to provide the community with an animal assisted program that will help to promote health and well being through positive interactions with animals.
St. Jude House is a safe emergency shelter and provider of services for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. We provide housing, advocacy, and compassionate assistance.
Dunes Dog Training Club educates the general public in the training, handling and care of dogs by holding classes, seminars, clinics, demonstrations, matches, obedience trials and similar events. Its Pets N Vets program gives dogs in rescues and shelters a chance to live and to serve by helping to heal the stresses, PTSD/TBI, and wounds so many soldiers battle when they come home.
2 x 2 Rescue dedicated to saving the often overlooked animals at high kill shelters. We are dedicated to bettering the lives of overlooked, neglected, or special needs shelter animals.
The Houdsong Rescue is a foster-based Beagle and Coonhound rescue service, providing placement-rehabilitation-rehoming of Beagles and Coonhounds. They offer rescue services to shelters, hunt clubs, breeders, and private individuals who have dogs in need. They also offer welfare education, training, and behavioral evaluations.
Paying It Forward Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that offers programs that benefit the lives of impoverished children in the IL & NWI areas and provides a safe haven for women going through an emotional crisis and domestic violence.
The Family House mission is to nurture children through healthy family interactions in a safe, home-like environment and to create a child-centered, family-focused community.
The Feline Community Network is a feline rescue & rehabilitation center that is committed to promoting the cat-human bond while cultivating relationships with local animal control agencies, humane societies, other rescue organizations, and the local community. They work to ensure the well-being of companion cats by providing medical care and rehabilitation services to those felines that arrive sick or injured.
Coates Inc.’s vision is educational equity for under-served communities so that all students can attain college and career success. Their mission is to deliver programs that provide students with equal educational opportunities, college and career resources, and solid connections to the community.
The Merrillville Education Foundation is committed to being the primary philanthropic organization that funds innovative educational grants to teachers in the Merrillville Schools in order to provide opportunities that enhance student learning and achievement, promote social and emotional development of our students, and contribute to a strong community through a belief that education is key.
The mission of Pandemic Parenting is to share science-based knowledge, experience, and resources with parents and caregivers navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that are immediately accessible and useful.
Family Promise of Porter County’s mission is to help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.
Providing HOPE & HELP to Northwest Indiana families affected by childhood cancer and supporting promising research so that all children with cancer can be HEALed.
The Lake Area Recovery Club is dedicated to supporting individuals and their families in recovery. They offer a safe and sober environment collectively based on the principles of the 12 step recovery programs through activities such as meetings, fellowship, educational activities and social events. LARC strives to enhance the lives of people in recovery and the communities in which they live.
Portage Recovery Association’s mission is to provide a safe, positive environment for individuals and their families in recovery based on the principles of 12 step recovery programs, through activities such as meetings & fellowship.
Dunes Dog Training Program’s goal is to educate the general public in the training, handling and care of dogs by holding classes, seminars, clinics, demonstrations, matches, obedience trials and similar events. Its Pets N Vets program gives dogs in rescues and shelters a chance to live and to serve by helping to heal the stresses, PTSD/TBI, and wounds so many soldiers battle when they come home.
Regional Performing Arts Company has a goal to provide a supplementary performance experience to the youth of The Region and a safe, educational environment for young people to grow artistically as well as form long-lasting connections with peers that may be outside their school network.
Gabriel’s Horn helps homeless women and children rebuild their lives and to achieve independence with dignity by providing shelter, education, counseling and referrals to community connections.
ABRA, Inc. is a foster-based rescue group dedicated to saving shelter pets. Their mission is to save as many dogs and cats from living their final days in shelters and pounds and to educate the public so that one day their rescue won’t be necessary.
The Humane Society of Hobart is a no-kill animal shelter that has been serving the community for 65 years with the mission to build and strengthen pet families!
Feline Community Network is a feline rescue and rehabilitation center that works to ensure the well being of companion cats by providing medical care and rehabilitation services to those felines that arrive sick or injured.
Sojourner Truth House’s mission is to empower at-risk women and their children through collaborative actions that inspire the human spirit so participants can improve their quality of life and the community in a safe, trusting environment.
