Passing Hate Crimes Legislation: Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain
For all of the gains our city and state have made in the effort to create communities that celebrate diversity and difference, there is still much more work to do to ensure that all Hoosiers...
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Employers, Advocates, Business Leaders and More Announce a United Effort to Pass a Hate Crimes Law
A broad and bipartisan group of employers, business leaders, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, faith leaders and more today announced their membership in Indiana Forward, a coalition that will advocate for a clear and inclusive...
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Gene B. Glick Company and United Way Form Strategic Partnership to Focus on Long-term Community Impact
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, the Gene B. Glick Company and United Way of Central Indiana strengthened their longstanding relationship by formalizing a strategic plan designed to drive positive, measurable change in the community. A proud...
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In Tribute to Matthew Tully, columnist for the Indianapolis Star 1969-2018
Central Indiana lost a talented, hard-working and loyal community advocate on October 29, 2018. Matthew Tully’s passing prompted condolences and accolades from many public officials, including Vice President Mike Pence, Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd...
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Colts, United Way & Indiana Wesleyan to Unveil Colts Fitness Room at Eagle Creek Salvation Army
Indianapolis – On Monday, the Indianapolis Colts, United Way of Central Indiana and Indiana Wesleyan University will unveil a new Colts-themed fitness room at the Eagle Creek Salvation Army, which will provide local youth a...
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United Way of Central Indiana Names Goodpaster New VP of Public Policy, Promotes VanSlambrook to VP of Community Impact
INDIANAPOLIS, October 22, 2018 – United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) today announced that Mindi Goodpaster has been named the organization’s Vice President of Public Policy, while Sara VanSlambrook has been promoted to Vice President...
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United Way of Central Indiana Announces Leadership United Class of 2019
29 Indy-area leaders selected for competitive leadership program Last week, Leadership United kicked off programming and welcomed the class of 2019 participants. Leadership United is United Way’s community leadership and board development program, which...
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Colts Honor Suarez with NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, Presented by Nationwide
Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts have selected Dr. Juan “Kiko” Suarez, chief community impact officer with the United Way of Central Indiana, as the recipient of the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, presented by Nationwide....
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Study Reveals 38% of Hoosier Working Families Struggle to Afford the Basics
INDIANAPOLIS – In 2016, 979,538 Hoosier households were unable to afford the basics of housing, food, health care, child care and transportation despite working hard according to the 2018 Indiana ALICE® Report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained,...
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United Way of Central Indiana Adopts New Strategic Framework to Guide its Second Century of Community Impact
Central Indiana’s largest social impact organization to reimagine the way it engages donors, community partners in the increasingly complex fight against poverty INDIANAPOLIS, August 24, 2018 — The United Way of Central Indiana Board...
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