To commemorate the premiere of Michael Jackson’s long anticipated biopic, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) welcomed community members to join their CANI Movie Club event at Emagine Theater in Portage. As a part of CANI movie club, CANI ties health and wellness initiatives in with the film. CANI CEO Tracy Lewis set the tone for an evening connected to the themes of the Michael movie: struggle, healing, discipline, and resilience with a presentation on healthier l

Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) was proud to partner at the third annual Prenatal Well Women’s Wellness Fair at the Dean & Barbara Community Center. With over 50 vendors coming together, the event welcomed community members from across Lake County, bringing together folks who are expecting mothers, fathers, caregivers, or anyone prioritizing their health. Prenatal Well Women’s Wellness Fair has come to be a cornerstone event for women’s health resources. Hoste

Just before the start of National Kidney Month, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) was honored to be invited back to THRIVE, a support group for individuals living with HIV/AIDS at the Aliveness Project NWI. Across the United States, approximately 1 in 7 adults are living with chronic kidney disease—a condition that often goes undiagnosed but can lead to serious health complications. However, proper nutrition can help prevent or slow its progression by maintaining

Tracy Lewis welcoming community to the Bodies, Biology, & Better Conversations event | Photographer: Geoffrey Black Community members, health professionals, and local leaders gathered earlier this month for an important conversation on health, community, and well-being in Lake County. Hosted by Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) through its Beloved Community Coalition, the Bodies, Biology, & Better Conversations event, brought together community and community expe