IN UNCERTAIN TIMES, ONE THING IS CERTAIN: THE IMPACT OF NONPROFITS ON THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL INDIANA.
Over the last five years, more than 100 nonprofits in our community have helped over 450,000 people in need put food on the table, find a safe place to live, access critical health care services and secure a good job for greater financial security.
And the economic impact is substantial: "Nonprofits connected to United Way of Central Indiana contribute $1.5 billion to our region's economy."
Right now, human services nonprofits are working to determine how changes in government funding will affect them – and the people they serve.
To better understand the impact locally, United Way of Central Indiana in late February surveyed its network of 90 accredited community organizations in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties.
Of the 82 nonprofits that responded, 25 said they plan to cut back services, which could affect more than 56,800 people in our communities.
To read the key findings of the report, click here.
In uncertain times, one thing is certain: the impact of nonprofits on the people of Central Indiana.
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Last year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana supported 973 one-to-one mentoring relationships, including Gio and Jesse. The pair has been matched for four years, bonding over their love of the outdoors. Jesse helped Gio with school work and preparing for college and life after high school.
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Little Red Door Cancer Agency served 1,678 Hoosiers, answered 16,984 navigation support calls and provided 19,854 rides to life-saving treatments in 2023. Following Michael's cancer diagnosis, Rebecca and the staff walked beside him, connecting Michael with resources to support him throughout treatment.
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In addition to serving 1.2 million meals and saving 3.7 million pounds of food from going to waste last year, Second Helpings graduated 43 people from its free Culinary Job Training program. The program helps place participants like Tiara Shelton into jobs and sets them up with skills to succeed in life.
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Easterseals Crossroads provided 6,244 service hours for children through autism and behavior services last year. When Terrell wasn’t using many words at age 3, his mom found life-changing autism services at Easterseals Crossroads. Terrell has found his independence, gained confidence, and has advanced ever since.