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

United Way of Central Indiana wants to show our community organizations – and the people they serve – just how important they are to us. Please join us in giving back to these nonprofits by shopping for the supplies they need most.

The awards, now in their sixth year, will recognize six people or groups who serve as an example of the leadership, philanthropy and ingenuity needed to move our community forward on important social causes.

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.

Maarten Bout started in his role Nov. 6

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.

The two leaders begin their new roles this month

As we celebrate America’s workers and their achievements this Labor Day, I’m reminded of the current reality of parallel storylines about our country’s workforce.

United Way of Central has elected two new members to its board of directors effective immediately.

United Way of Central Indiana announced Wednesday that it is awarding $10.5 million in grants to 34 organizations from its Family Opportunity Fund.  

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.

This is the second installment in a series about ALICE and poverty in Central Indiana. Here are three major takeaways from the 2023 ALICE report.

This is the first in a series about ALICE and poverty in Central Indiana. What is the difference between these two groups? And why is ALICE important?

At the event, United Way highlighted its work in the community for 2022-2023 and presented awards

Funding will help nonprofits across the region address access to food, housing, health care and transportation