United Way of Central Indiana awards $17.8 million to 72 nonprofits in region
Funding will help nonprofits address basic needs, improve the education, financial stability and well-being of whole families
United Way of Central Indiana opening funding to organizations outside its accredited network
Interested nonprofits must attend a virtual workshop before applying
United Way of Central Indiana seeking volunteers for ReadUP literacy program
For more than 16 years, United Way’s ReadUP has partnered volunteers with third graders to help them get on track with grade-level literacy
Leveling up: Center for Working Families sites help people increase wages, build career skills
United Way of Central Indiana has administered the programming locally for nearly a decade. The network of 13 sites in Marion, Hendricks and Morgan counties empowers families to move up the economic ladder.
Parent Advisory Council awards $250,000 in grant funding
The council, a United Way of Central Indiana initiative, is composed of 15 community members
She was a ReadUP student more than a decade ago. Now, Mykah Coleman is studying to become a teacher.
United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program helps students get on track with grade-level literacy
United Way of Central Indiana grants $10.5 million to 34 organizations for family programs
United Way of Central Indiana announced Wednesday that it is awarding $10.5 million in grants to 34 organizations from its Family Opportunity Fund.
‘We take out the wall and you start to build something new’: How PACE helped one man find a pathway to freedom
PACE is one of 12 accredited partners with United Way of Central Indiana to use the Center for Working Families model, which helps people and families get on a path to financial stability.
United Way initiative empowers parents, caregivers – and incorporates their voices into decision-making
Members of the Parent Advisory Council awarded their first round of grant funding this spring
United Way’s Parent Advisory Council awards $200,000 in grants to 7 nonprofits
This is the first round of funding awarded by the council, a new initiative from United Way of Central Indiana
Student enrollment now open at more than 40 Indy Summer Learning Labs
Five-week, free or low-cost summer program for first through ninth graders will be held June 12 to July 14 at sites across Marion County
Bloomberg Philanthropies announces support for 2023 Indy Summer Learning Labs, an initiative of The Mind Trust and United Way of Central Indiana
Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ “Summer Boost” comprehensive learning program will serve rising first through ninth grade public charter students attending Indy Summer Learning Labs in summer 2023
United Way of Central Indiana awards Literacy Matters grants to 51 child care providers, elementary schools
The funding supports literacy initiatives for students and families
Indy Summer Learning Labs drive second year of double-digit math and reading learning gains
A study from the Indiana Department of Education found 2021 ISLL participants had statistically significant gains in learning above pre-pandemic rates of learning
United Way of Central Indiana awards $8 million to 29 organizations for family programs
The Family Opportunity Fund works to improve the education, financial stability and overall health and well-being of the whole family
‘They have blessed us in many ways’: How Hawthorne helped one family build a new life
United Way’s Family Opportunity Fund has allowed Hawthorne Community Center to hire family coaches, who focus on helping households reach their goals, said Caleb Sutton, Hawthorne’s executive director.
Volunteers needed for United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program
The literacy initiative sends volunteers into schools across the region to read with third graders
Volunteer spotlight: Helping students build confidence, literacy skills with ReadUP
Leigh Harris has tutored more than 20 students in the ten years she’s volunteered with United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program.
Panelists discuss early childhood education at United Way summer series
The event was the second of three free panel discussions leading up to “Maid” author Stephanie Land’s appearance Aug. 24
United Way of Central Indiana hosting Care-oke fundraiser
Proceeds from the singing competition will benefit United Way’s ReadUP program