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The Northwest Indiana region represents a wide range of communities and people from all walks of life. Friends & Neighbors is a half-hour program exploring what it means to live and work in Northwest Indiana. The series celebrates the idea that behind all of the many good things in the Region are a diverse group of good people making it happen.

Geminus Head Start is a launchpad for future leaders and strong communities. Preparing children and their families to succeed in school and in life. Providing prenatal support as well as affordable childcare to eligible families in Lake and Porter County.
Crown Point High School robotics provides an environment where students can learn about coding, engineering, and math. Competing in national events, this group of students has won multiple awards. Showcasing the positive culture of robotics at Crown Point High School.
Watch previous episodes
We Rock the Spectrum, Buddy Bags, The First Tee, and Rowsup.
Crisis Center, Deep River Water Park, and Sandy Oak Ranch.
Cobe Cup, Chasing Dreams, Banta Center, Driftwood Collective,
Chasing Dreams, Monon Connection Museum, Lake County Historical Museum, & MAAC Foundation.
Roll Seekers, 219 Throwdown, Project Neighbors, and 18th Street Brewery.
Manna for Hammond, Gabriels Horn, Meals on Wheels & NEST.
Hugs From Heaven and Piper and the Plant.
Girls on the Run, Discovery Charter School, and Team O'Connor.
Washington Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept., Sugar Belt Fest, & the Region Gaming Esports Center

The Friends & Neighbors Map!

To connect people to episodes from previous seasons and community initiatives, activities, and locations, Lakeshore Public Media will launch a digitally interactive “Friends and Neighbors” (FAN for short) map before the new season's premiere.

Explore the map here

The map is marked with pins spanning across Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Chicagoland. With each pin, users can access the location-specific “Friends and Neighbors” video segment, the subject’s website, and directions to the address. Lakeshore is seeking sponsors for the map, and those interested can contact:

sponsorship@lakeshorepublicmedia.org.