Longtime philanthropists in the community and with United Way, Judy and Michael Harrington donated $1.5 million in late 2024. Their gift will total $3 million, thanks to a match from the Lilly Foundation

Priorities for the 2025 session include child care, housing and medical debt

Gift will total $3 million, thanks to Lilly Foundation match

The program builds the data and evaluation skills of organizations led by or primarily serving people of color 

Convened by United Way of Central Indiana, the taskforce’s goal is to ensure all Hoosiers in the region have access to affordable internet, digital devices, digital literacy 

Central Indiana human services sector reflects in COVID-19 After Action Review, emphasizing resilience and collaboration

Funding will help nonprofits address basic needs, improve the education, financial stability and well-being of whole families

Interested nonprofits must attend a virtual workshop before applying

Dress for Success Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Urban League are piloting the Workforce Pathways Accelerator in its first year

Human services nonprofits are invited to attend the events, being held across the region

2023-2024 Community Impact Report

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.

United Way’s Board of Directors also recently elected leaders to new terms

In June, more than $110,000 was awarded to five organizations to evaluate programming, coach board leaders, provide training and develop volunteer recruitment strategies

Through gifts to the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt from United Neighborhood Centers of Indianapolis and United Way of Central Indiana, debt will be relieved for more than 112,000 people in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties

Accreditation allows nonprofits to apply for all United Way grant funds and access resources, training and support

While wages for the lowest paid jobs rose in 2022, household costs increased as pandemic-related aid ended, an updated United Way report shows

The council, a United Way of Central Indiana initiative, is composed of 15 community members

Eclectic Soul VOICES Corporation, Grassroot Projects, Grace Care Center took home top prizes

Seven human services nonprofits will compete April 25 at Propel