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Porter County RDC extends storage support for Valparaiso ramp program for another year

Porter County Redevelopment Commission · March 25, 2026
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Summary

The Porter County Redevelopment Commission voted to extend short‑term storage support for the Valparaiso Foundation ramp program for one year, approving up to $3,500 to cover month‑to‑month units while the nonprofit seeks land and a permanent facility.

John Barker, co‑chair of the Valparaiso Foundation grant committee, told the Porter County Redevelopment Commission that his volunteer ramp program has 89 ramps installed across Porter County with a total estimated value of about $475,000 and roughly $19,000 in the program bank account.

"As of right now, today, we have 89 ramps up in Porter County all over the county. Total value is about $475,000," Barker said, summarizing recent installations and removals and the organization’s need…

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