United Way of Central Indiana awards special funding to five Putnam County nonprofits
Grants totaling $50,000 will help organizations address basic needs, education, housing, economic mobility
United Way of Central Indiana announces new vice president of talent and culture
Ashley Scruggs took over the position May 8
Statehouse Scoop: Our session wins
While we faced challenges, we were able to get some wins because you refused to give up.
'The end of poverty is something to stand for’: Author Matthew Desmond urges audience to become ‘poverty abolitionists’
Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Evicted,” spoke Thursday at a United Way of Central Indiana event in Indianapolis
More than $100,000 awarded at United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest
Seven local nonprofits pitched ideas live Thursday evening at United Way’s Propel event
More than 1 in 3 Central Indiana households face financial hardship, United Way report shows
The new report from United Way of Central Indiana and Indiana United Ways examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected households financially
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
United Way of Central Indiana to distribute $50,000 in special grants to Putnam County nonprofits
Interested nonprofits can apply April 17-30
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
Looking for adventure? United Way wants you to skydive, rappel down a building for a cause
Registration is open for those interested in skydiving, rappelling Aug. 10, 11 as part of a United Way of Central Indiana fundraiser
Indianapolis Colts donate $15,000 to support volunteer projects for United Way’s community-wide day of service
With the Colts’ gift, United Way will be able to increase the pool of funding for organizations participating in Go All IN Day throughout Central Indiana.
‘You become the CEO of you’: Finding meaning through volunteerism in retirement
We recently spoke with Denny Stephens, Always United committee member, about volunteerism and how to get involved as retirement approaches
At Indianapolis conference, Healthcare Distribution Alliance tries something different: a community service project
The organization partnered with United Way of Central Indiana to assemble hygiene kits for children and those experiencing homelessness
Nonprofit Learning Center 2024
For 2023, the Nonprofit Learning Center (NLC) has launched an in-person and virtual series of trainings with scaffolded topics that will support your organization, team, leaders, and community. Each of these modules includes three sessions, featuring experts and resources that support nonprofit management, sustainability, and community impact.
United Way bringing Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond to speak in Indianapolis
In April, the bestselling author of “Evicted” will speak about his newest release, “Poverty, by America”
Statehouse Scoop: Mid-session update
The progress we’ve made has been possible because you are willing to use your voices to support our friends and neighbors.
7 nonprofits, faith-based organizations join United Way’s Community Equity Data Initiative
The program assists participants with data collection, analysis
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 names region’s top young philanthropists for 2023
Awards were presented Feb. 18 at ELEVATE, an annual United Way fundraising event