The Definition of a Hero
As part of United Way of Central Indiana’s 100th anniversary, we want to celebrate 100 diverse heroes who have helped improve Central Indiana spanning the last 100 years. This is your opportunity to honor the...
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In Their Own Words: “Humbly acknowledging how little we really know about poverty”
Brad Ackermann and Kay Nickey are developing a ministry outreach program for their church, the King of Glory (KoG) Lutheran in Carmel, that will provide economic empowerment, healthcare, educational support and legal assistance to those...
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way: Socorro’s story
When Socorro first came to Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center (MRNC), she was an unemployed mother of four looking for ways to better support her family. Her goal was to find employment, but she didn’t know...
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How Lydia’s Past Guided Her to a Bright Future
“Someday, if I make it through this, I will be able to help people in a similar circumstance so they don’t feel alone.” This is what Lydia Spencer told herself daily while growing up in...
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From Youth Leadership United Student to Community Advocate
First of all, I would like to thank United Way, Annie, and Celeste on behalf of the YLU class for giving us the opportunity to become emerging leaders in our community. We are all...
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Tangram Helps Make David and Keith’s Dream Come True
Brothers David and Keith have lived with their parents for nearly 40 years, dreaming of what an independent life would be like. Thanks to Tangram, a United Way partner agency, they don’t need to...
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How 16 Accountants + 48 students = A Powerful Corporate Volunteer Experience
How do you get employees involved – and excited— about corporate volunteering? For employees at BKD, all HR Manager Tammy May had to do was ask one simple question: what are you interested in? ...
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Finding His Support System
After coming out as a transgender male, Van Heart, like many people challenging traditional gender boundaries, struggled to find the kind of support he needed in his school and at home. As he grew lonelier, he knew he needed to find an outlet. Then, he found Indiana Youth Group
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