LaPorte Service League

LaPorte Service League LaPorte Service League is an organization of women whose contributions of time, abilities and artistry are dedicated to the enrichment of our community.

LaPorte Service League was formed on February 26, 1932 by a group of prominent young women in the community. Their goal was to provide medical and social support for the needy children of LaPorte. The first meeting was held in March of 1932 with 15 charter members and Mrs. Hallie Fox as their president. Each member was bound by the constitution to spend 100 hours per year in the service of child w

elfare. Later the hours were reduced to 50 hours when the ladies began working outside the home. Their first fund raising project provided undernourished children with "bottled sunshine" in the form of cod liver oil. In the 1940's and 50's the "Penny Milk" project was funded by LaPorte Service League. They contributed one penny for every half pint of milk consumed by the underprivileged children of LaPorte. LaPorte Service League's most ambitious project has always been the live drama productions given each year for the children of LaPorte and surrounding communities. The ladies have produced a play every year except in 1978-1979 when Boston Middle School was under reconstruction. The first 3 act play "Cinderella" was presented in 1934. Several hundred delighted children attended this first performance. Today over 6000 children and adults attend the play at LaPorte High School. In the 1940's LaPorte Service League became active in supporting the war effort. Benefit dances were held to support the United War Relief Fund. In the 1950's the ladies supplied the YMCA with new curtains for the girls' section, provided records for the jukebox and pledged money for the building project. The ladies volunteered at Beatty Memorial Hospital in Westville, IN, worked with the TB and Polio Associations and held fashion shows to fund their projectrs. In the 1960s and 70's LaPorte Service League was supporting the VNA, delivering Meals on Wheels and providing services and funds for the residents of LaPorte County Home. The eye screening of elementary children began during this year. Today our 60 member group volunteers over 2000 hours each year. Projects include Salvation Army cooking, Salvation Army bell ringing, County Home Bingo, Meals on Wheels, LaPorte Community Schools Tutoring, Eye Screening, Lights Out At The Library, Annual play and donations to various philanthropic causes.

Attendees enjoyed the delicious food, craft making, and photo opportunities at the La Porte Service League Royal celebra...
03/22/2026

Attendees enjoyed the delicious food, craft making, and photo opportunities at the La Porte Service League Royal celebration tea.

The lovely La Porte Service League ladies entertained local area children and adults with a short play as part of its Ro...
03/22/2026

The lovely La Porte Service League ladies entertained local area children and adults with a short play as part of its Royal Celebration tea event. The event was a great success culminating in many hours of work by these dedicated ladies. Proceeds support, scholarships and other volunteer service projects to benefit the community, especially in the areas of education, arts and culture. For decades, the League was known for presenting plays for all county students in first through third grades, introducing them to live theater.

03/09/2026
We were able to present to 18 classes at 7 schools last week. We had 11 members participate in the presentations. Sch...
03/09/2026

We were able to present to 18 classes at 7 schools last week. We had 11 members participate in the presentations. School delays prevented us presenting to 3 classes but we were able to deliver 368 kits! Brushy (Tooth Fairy) and her friends Flossy and a Service League member had a great time teaching oral hygiene through a game, a demonstration from our puppet friend Dino and song. Each preschooler received a kit provided by the American Dental Association and LaPorte Service League. Each kit included a tooth brush, tooth paste, flosser and a sticker. It was a fun week!

Don’t forget to save the date and book your tickets for you are cordially invited to a Royal Celebration on March 21st -...
03/02/2026

Don’t forget to save the date and book your tickets for you are cordially invited to a Royal Celebration on March 21st - see invitation below for more information. See you there!!

Some of our wonderful Service League ladies packing dental kits (400 in total) to present this coming week at the area p...
03/02/2026

Some of our wonderful Service League ladies packing dental kits (400 in total) to present this coming week at the area preschools. We will be conducting 21 presentations in 7 schools.

Happy new year to all our wonderful Service league ladies and families and to our local community. Have a great 2026!
01/01/2026

Happy new year to all our wonderful Service league ladies and families and to our local community. Have a great 2026!

Wishing all our wonderful Service League ladies and families and the community of LaPorte a very merry Christmas and a h...
12/25/2025

Wishing all our wonderful Service League ladies and families and the community of LaPorte a very merry Christmas and a happy and joyful festive season.

Presenting the 2025/2026 Service league Board.President: Claudia Winter; Vice President: Janice Pattengale; Recording Se...
12/05/2025

Presenting the 2025/2026 Service league Board.
President: Claudia Winter; Vice President: Janice Pattengale; Recording Secretary: Tracy Fitzpatrick; Corresponding Secretary: Ramona Komasinski; Treasurer: Teri Burkhart; Hours: Gina Schneider;Historian: Astrid Nunn.

Many thanks to the outgoing Board for the great work completed in the previous year.

Our fabulous Service League ladies at the Christmas meeting in the beautiful setting of Claudia’s Michigan Avenue histor...
12/05/2025

Our fabulous Service League ladies at the Christmas meeting in the beautiful setting of Claudia’s Michigan Avenue historic home with delicious food provided by the Board. Happy holidays everyone!!

Work finally completed on the Handley School winter wonderland window scenes. Aren’t they wonderful!!
12/05/2025

Work finally completed on the Handley School winter wonderland window scenes. Aren’t they wonderful!!

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