Nearly 300 gather for United Way’s inaugural CONNECT, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Brian Goldstone
Event explored poverty, housing and economic opportunity in the region
10 nonprofits, faith-based organizations to join United Way's Community Engagement Data Initiative
Initiative supports organizations with coaching, learning and funding to strengthen data-driven storytelling
Edna Martin Christian Center: Serving the Martindale-Brightwood community for 85 years
A neighborhood anchor, Edna Martin serves up to 4,000 people directly each year. United Way has partnered with the nonprofit for over 20 years, in every area of United Way’s work.
How one man transformed his life with support from a network of nonprofits in Morgan County
The YMCA of Morgan County is one of 14 Center for Working Families sites in Central Indiana: There are 11 in Marion County and one each in Hamilton, Hendricks and Morgan counties.
United Way of Central Indiana and its nonprofit partners strengthen region’s economy, new report shows
Report examines economic impact of United Way grants over six years
United Way of Central Indiana awards top three prizes at Catalyst pitch event
Catalyst is a nine-week design lab and live pitch event intended to build community solutions
Rising cost of basics outpaces inflation in Indiana, United Way data shows
Research highlights households living paycheck to paycheck
United Way of Central Indiana awards over $400,700 in literacy grants to child care providers, schools, nonprofits
Funding will help serve about 6,000 children across the region
Grants totaling $235,000 awarded through Power to the Parent Fund
Funding will go to 12 nonprofits serving Hoosiers across United Way of Central Indiana’s seven-county service area
Participants named for Catalyst, United Way of Central Indiana’s new initiative
Catalyst is a nine-week design lab and live pitch event intended to build community solutions
Through Little 5 bike race, DePauw University students raise funds for United Way
Hear from four students on why they give back – and how others can get involved
Statement: Funding for Child Care and Development Fund vouchers
“Today’s announcement from Governor Braun is the answer thousands of Hoosier families and child care providers have been hoping for since the waitlist for Child Care and Development Fund vouchers was reinstated in December 2024.”
In retirement, Steve Gillman found his purpose: to serve others
Since retiring from Eli Lilly and Company after 35 years, Steve has devoted himself to volunteering, advocating and mentoring young people throughout the community
United Way of Central Indiana creates Indianapolis volunteer hub with support from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Volunpair will serve as a program and platform, connecting volunteers to opportunities while supporting community organizations
Advocacy in action: What it’s like to testify at the Statehouse
Advocacy matters because legislators need to see the human faces behind the bills on which they vote
Statehouse Scoop: The sprint of a short session
This legislative session, we found some clear policy advances and continued work on long-term issues
Celebrating women in philanthropy
Three United Way of Central Indiana philanthropists reflect on their work – and the important role women play in philanthropy
Going behind the scenes of advocacy at the Statehouse
Networking in this space is about more than making connections — it’s about building trust and working together to amplify the voices of the communities we represent.
Honoring women in nonprofits
For Women’s History Month, United Way of Central Indiana invited four nonprofit leaders to share their journey – and their advice
United Way of Central Indiana awards over $1 million to 28 nonprofits outside its accredited network
Grants will help with basic needs, education, financial stability, well-being of whole families