More than $100,000 in grants awarded at Propel, United Way’s pitch competition
Eclectic Soul VOICES Corporation, Grassroot Projects, Grace Care Center took home top prizes
United Way of Central Indiana names new director of infrastructure
Michael McKillip began in the position this month
A lifelong volunteer reflects on giving back
Carol Pitzer, who retired from Eli Lilly and Company in 2017, encourages others to volunteer and “take advantage of your gifts”
Final three contestants announced for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest
Seven human services nonprofits will compete April 25 at Propel
United Way micro-grants support early childhood education providers with professional development, renewal
More than $300,000 was awarded in 2023, the grant’s inaugural year. Applications are open through April 12 for the second round of Empower to Educate micro-grants.
Finalists, semi-finalists named for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest
Seven human services nonprofits will compete April 25 at Propel
Indiana advocates applaud key legislation from the 2024 legislative session
United Way of Central Indiana celebrates policy progress to improve early care accessibility, workforce development and transit
Statehouse Scoop: Closing out the ‘March Madness’ that is the end of session
United Way worked with its advocacy partners to deliver wins in early care and learning, the protection of important public goods like mass transit and the continuation of programs that support learning loss recovery.
Journalist Andrea Elliott tells audience to remember the childhoods that reside in us all
On Tuesday, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Andrea Elliott spoke alongside Dasani Coates, whose childhood Elliott documents in the book “Invisible Child”
Women’s History Month: What advice would you give your younger self?
March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to reflect on the contributions women have made throughout history. We asked several of our female teammates to reflect and consider: What advice would they give their younger selves?
Region’s top young philanthropists recognized at United Way’s ELEVATE awards
Now in its sixth year, the event recognizes advocates, leaders, nonprofit employees and volunteers between the ages of 21 and 40
Black History Month: Giving visibility to an invisible population
Black history recognizes the achievements of Black Americans, whose story is catalogued through a close-to-400-year history of denied choice.
Are you a thrill-seeker? Skydive this summer while fundraising for a cause.
United Way of Central Indiana is looking for participants for “Sky High”
2024 Human Services Professional Renewal Program
United Way of Central Indiana has created the Human Services Professional Renewal Program to provide hard-working, dedicated human services professionals with an opportunity to regenerate and reinvigorate themselves, so they can bring fresh ideas and energy to the human care business.
Decades ago, United Way connected Jeffrey Wilson to services. In March, he celebrates 30 years working with the nonprofit.
Jeffrey embodies a spirit of selflessness and goodwill toward others that is unmatched. Said one colleague: “He’s an incredible human being.”
Statehouse Scoop: Keeping our priorities moving toward completion
As we reach the halfway point of the 2024 session, a look at where priority bills stand
Black History Month: A time for celebration and reflection
In celebration of Black History Month, we asked our teammates to share a historical moment or person who has been influential in their lives
Free tax preparation now available for households with income of $66,000 or less in 2023
Administered by United Way of Central Indiana, Indy Free Tax Prep will run through mid-April in Boone, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties
United Way looking for projects, volunteers for annual day of community service
United Way of Central Indiana and the Indianapolis Colts are hosting Go All IN Day June 21
United Way of Central Indiana opening its accreditation process
Accreditation allows nonprofits to apply for United Way grants, access training and resources