Securing Housing For Our Central Indiana Neighbors
At age 21, Joan found herself trapped an abusive relationship – with two young children witnessing it all. She was relieved when her abusive boyfriend moved out but wasn’t yet prepared to meet the looming...
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Why Do We Advocate?
By Anne Valentine The answer, for me, is simple. At United Way, we know we make a big impact in our community thanks to the generosity of our thousands of donors and volunteers. We make...
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Census 2020 | Count Me INdy
In a few months, the 2020 Census will be underway. This nationwide count provides vital data to help determine how to distribute $675 billion in federal funding. With an accurate count, there will be...
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To Be Heard, You Must Show Up: Register to Vote
September 24 is National Voter Registration Day; a day to remind Americans the importance of our civic responsibility to register to vote, show up at the polls on Election Day and have our voices...
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No list? No effective hate crimes law.
A Statement from Ann D. Murtlow, president and CEO of United Way of Central Indiana. United Way of Central Indiana is deeply disappointed that members of the Indiana Senate amended Senate Bill 12 yesterday...
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United Way of Central Indiana’s 2019 Public Policy Agenda
Poverty is a plague in Central Indiana. Right now, more than 230,000 families are living in poverty or are struggling every month to pay for safe housing, quality child care, reliable transportation and necessary...
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Indiana Forward Applauds Senate Leadership for Hearing Comprehensive Bias Crimes Legislation
Please see below for a statement from the Indiana Forward campaign in response to Senate Bill 12 being sent to the Public Policy Committee for a hearing this Monday, February 18. The Indiana...
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The Power of Advocacy
We all want something to change in our community. But how do we make change happen? We’re not talking small, incremental, one drop in the ocean type change — we’re talking substantial, move the needle,...
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How Gary Advocates for the Drexel Gardens Neighborhood
When rocks started flying through the windows of the Drexel Gardens Christian Church, Pastor Gary Lynch knew he had to take action — but he also knew he couldn’t do it alone. By partnering...
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How You Can Advocate for Indy’s Most Vulnerable Families
When it comes to inclusive economic growth, our region is facing a difficult battle: The Indy Chamber and the Brookings Institution found that Indianapolis’ socioeconomic mobility ranked 47th out of 50 cities studied. This means...
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