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.

Seven human services nonprofits will compete April 25 at Propel

United Way of Central Indiana celebrates policy progress to improve early care accessibility, workforce development and transit

Jeffrey embodies a spirit of selflessness and goodwill toward others that is unmatched. Said one colleague: “He’s an incredible human being.” 

Administered by United Way of Central Indiana, Indy Free Tax Prep will run through mid-April in Boone, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties

Accreditation allows nonprofits to apply for United Way grants, access training and resources

More than $100,000 in grants will be given out April 25 at Propel

A three-time recipient of United Way’s Social Innovation Fund, Be Nimble Foundation provides workforce development opportunities and entrepreneurship support

The gift will help nonprofits across the region with construction, renovation and technology needs 

Priority efforts focus on early education, housing security and economic mobility

United Way estimates more than 10,000 people will be served through this round of funding

United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program helps students get on track with grade-level literacy

The grant – made possible by the financial support of Lilly Endowment, Inc. – provides recipients with up to $10,000 to engage in activities that bring them professional and personal renewal.

Since relaunching in 2020, United Way of Central Indiana’s Technology Fund has awarded over $2.2 million to more than 80 organizations to fund 105 projects across the region. Supported by funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., it’s one of three United Way funds – Technology, Facilities Maintenance and Capital Projects – designed to help organizations with infrastructure needs.

Prepared by Kelley School of Business’s Indiana Business Research Center, the “United Way of Central Indiana’s Economic Impact” report analyzes the economic impact of 1,775 grants to 387 organizations totaling $135 million over a three-year period.

United Way of Central Indiana today announced a new five-year strategic plan: Partners in Purpose.

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.

Accredited with United Way since 2022, the nonprofit runs a 16-bed women’s shelter, with plans for a men’s facility in the works

2022-2023 Community Impact Report

This is the third installment in a series about ALICE and poverty in Central Indiana. Financial difficulties faced by families in our community are not distributed equally. One area where these differences are clear: race and ethnicity.