Loie-Palooza

07/12/2019

After an exhaustive multi-year search spanning several continents, WE FINALLY FOUND HER! Lois Reiner's long-lost twin is here in town to help celebrate Loie's 90th birthday and Project Neighbor's 50th anniversary.

Join them both tomorrow night in Valpo's Central Park Plaza under the Urschel Pavillion. It will be an evening full of fun, live music, story telling and more! Family-friendly, free admission and all are invited.

Thanks so much to BoyConn Printers for your help in locating Loie's twin. :)

07/12/2019

Get your Loie-Palooza t-shirts at tomorrow night's event OR pre-order one today for pick up

07/11/2019

A wonderful story about Lois, Paul, and Project Neighbors written by the Post Tribune's Jerry Davich

The take away quote in the story comes from Paul - "His (Walt Reiner) motto was, “Don’t sweat the small stuff, caulk it."

Like Jerry, I never had the opportunity to meet Walt Reiner and frankly, I feel cheated. Still, I feel as if I know very him well thanks to the lasting legacy he left behind as embodied in his wife Lois, his daughters Elizabeth, Rebecca and Pat, his "apprentice" Paul Schreiner and the remarkable people who serve on the Project Neighbors board.

Show up Saturday night from 5-10 PM in Valpo's Central Park Plaza to honor these people and this institution. We are sure to have one hell of a good time.

Fifty years ago, Project Neighbors launched as the Valparaiso Builders Association, created when a small group of Valparaiso University faculty couples banded together to respond to the request of a friend in Chicago who was black and in need of housing.

07/10/2019

Silent Auction BUY NOW items are awaiting you! We've everything from fine art to VU Men's Basketball seasons tickets to a weekend stay at an upscale Chicago townhouse. Lots more items available for bid at LOIE-PALOOZA this Saturday from 5-10 pm in Valpo's Central Park Plaza.

All proceeds go directly to benefit Project Neighbors community initiatives and building projects.

https://loie-palooza.org/silent-auction/

07/09/2019

That smile. It says so much about Lois Reiner and her life's work to ensure our community becomes a more welcoming place for all. Project Neighbors was born of that belief and the work she and her late husband Walt invested in the city we call home.

Join us Saturday night from 5-10 pm in Valpo's Central Park Plaza as we celebrate Lois's 90th birthday, her passion, her enduring energy, and her everlasting smile alongside 50-years of Project Neighbors building and improving community.

The event is free, family-friendly and all are welcome.

www.loie-palooza.org

07/09/2019

The Project Neighbors board would like to offer a heartfelt "thank you" to the Porter County Community Foundation, our community partner for Lois-Palooza. Their mission to "inspire enduring generosity and kindness in our community" is on full display through their generous support of Lois-Palooza and will help Project Neighbors expand our enduring mission of building community.

07/08/2019

We can't thank Larson-Danielson Construction enough for their generous support of LOIE-PALOOZA! We are excited to have them share in the celebration this Saturday night from 5-10pm in Valpo's Central Park Plaza. Be sure to LIKE our sponsors pages.

You can join Larson-Danielson to become a sponsors of LOIE-PALOOZA by visiting our website at www.loie-palooza.org

07/07/2019

T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE!
Pre-order and pick up at the event!!! Get yours now and secure your size!

*** https://loie-palooza.org/product/loie-palooza-t-shirt/ ***

07/05/2019

THANK YOU 1st SOURCE BANK for becoming a sponsor of Loie-Palooza! Their generous donation and commitment to helping non-profits like Project Neighbors build community while building needed facilities helps us strengthen individuals, families, neighborhoods and more.

You can join 1st Source to become a sponsors of LOIE-PALOOZA by visiting our website at www.loie-palooza.org

07/05/2019

At its core, Project Neighbors builds things.

Affordable housing at Caroline's Place, Neighbor's Place and scores more. First-class childcare and preschool at Hilltop House. What would become one of the state's largest networks of community health centers at HealthLinc. An amazing alternative high school and adult education facility at NEO. The list is much longer and growing with each passing year.

But at its core, what Project Neighbors really builds is COMMUNITY as evidenced by the hundreds of volunteers who have helped us on our build projects over the last 50 years.

Join us for Loie-Palooza on July 13th to celebrate our decades of building community - TOGETHER. Donate today to help us continue that building for decades more to come. www.Loie-Palooza.org

07/03/2019

TEAM LOIE wants to give a big shout out to Von Tobel Lumber, our premiere sponsor! Their mantra of "Building Better; Together" aligns perfectly with the Project Neighbors' ethos to Respect & Encourage Community. Thank you Von Tobel Lumber for playing such a big role in our fundraising effort!

You can join Von Tobel to become a sponsors of LOIE-PALOOZA by visting our website at www.loie-palooza.org