United Way of Central Indiana
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United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.
For nearly 100 years, we have strived to help all Central Indiana residents achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by focusing on four key areas of community impact – Education, Income, Health and Basic Needs – in the six-county region of Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties. We invest in expert research and perform regular community assessments to identify the areas of g
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Are you a 501(c)3 or faith-based organization with a budget less than $1 million and led by or primarily serving people of color?
If so, you're invited to attend a virtual information session on August 22 at 10 a.m. for our Community Equity and Data Initiative, a 6-month data capacity training program with a $3,000 grant.
Learn more and register ⤵️
Community Equity Data Initiative — United Way of Central Indiana REGISTER FOR INFO SESSION The Community Equity Data Initiative provides in-depth training and technology assistance on data collection, impact measurement and evaluation for nonprofit or faith-based organizations led by and/or primarily serving people of color. This 6-month data initiative is based....
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Our friend below loved Indiana's On My Way Pre-K program!
There’s so much joy in seeing a child who is enthusiastic and confident! Pre-K supports young children in learning valuable self-confidence in a safe and welcoming environment. Apply for free, high-quality pre-K now at OnMyWayPreK.org.
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ReadUP is BACK IN SESSION! 📚
You can now sign up to become a ReadUP tutor for the 2024-2025 school year and impact the lives of third-grade students across Central Indiana.
Sign up here ⤵️
ReadUP — United Way of Central Indiana ReadUPHelping students get on track – and stay on track – with grade-level literacy SIGN UP United Way's signature literacy initiative, ReadUP, connects volunteers with local elementary schools, where they spend an hour reading with two students for 30 minutes each week, helping students get on ...
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Let us make your racing dreams come true.
Get in and sit behind a professional IndyCar driver and feel the thrill of 180-mph speed laps around the IMS on October 9.
To qualify for the field, all participants must commit to raise $1,500.
SIGN UP ⤵️
Speed for Community Need — United Way of Central Indiana A two-seater racing experience exclusively for United Way philanthropists. Get in and sit behind a professional IndyCar driver and feel the thrill of two 180-mph speed laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Since 1911, the Indy 500 has been the pinnacle of motorsports. Now, it’s your turn to be a part of this storied legacy.
Sit behind a professional IndyCar driver and feel the thrill of two 180-mph laps around the IMS on Oct. 9.
Learn more & sign up ⤵️
Speed for Community Need — United Way of Central Indiana A two-seater racing experience exclusively for United Way philanthropists. Get in and sit behind a professional IndyCar driver and feel the thrill of two 180-mph speed laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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For nearly 30 years, Rebecca Lynch has served the community as an advocate, ambassador, committee chair, board member, donor and volunteer with United Way of Central Indiana.
Now, she’ll add a new role to the list: member of the Women United Global Leadership Council.
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'An incredible honor to be chosen’: Women United's Rebecca Lynch to serve on global council — United Way of Central Indiana Lynch will serve a three-year term with Women United Global Leadership Council, an advisory body with United Way Worldwide
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Prepare your virtual paddles: Call to Auction returns Nov. 29!
We're currently seeking gift items or experiences for the auction. We invite you to donate with your company's specialty item, gift certificate or basket.
Learn more and submit items ⤵️
Call to Auction — United Way of Central Indiana An exclusive online auction geared directly toward holiday shoppers and gift givers looking to add purpose to their purchase. United Way’s donors, partner retailers and corporate supporters have made generous gifts to fill the auction with one of kind goods and experiences.
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Join us on August 20 for a FREE screening and Q&A of a new feature doc Beyond The Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness.
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Are you looking for a way to share your talents and experience with other organizations?
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3SjWBgs
Join us virtually on August 28 to hear from nonprofit community organizations as they share their stories, information, mission and board opportunities.
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Need help finding a high-quality pre-K program for your child? Have questions about how to apply? Have questions about how to pay for pre-K? Have questions about your current application? We are here to help!
Visit onmywayprek.org. Click connect with your Project Manager and select your county. An On My Way Pre-K Project Manager will walk you through the process. It's that easy!
Here’s what our friend Deborah had to say about the On My Way Pre-K team.
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Get ready for the return of our Women United Speaker Series!
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4cZZ5sQ
Mark your calendar for August 14 and join us to harness your power, challenge the status quo, and break those glass ceilings for good.
Women United Speaker Series: What It Takes to Shatter Glass The United Way of Central Indiana’s Women United Speaker Series is back in 2024 and better than ever! Join us for our summer installment of the series, “What It Takes to Shatter Glass,” featuring dynamic speaker Jessica Gendron.Based on her groundbreaking book, Jessica will give attendees a fr...
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: Our 2023-2024 Community Impact Report
Check out our annual report to see the measurable impact of our investments in organizations throughout our seven-county service area ⤵️
2023-2024 Annual Report — United Way of Central Indiana 2023-2024 Community Impact Report
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Let us make your racing dreams come true.
Get in and sit behind a professional IndyCar driver and feel the thrill of 180-mph speed laps around the IMS on October 9.
To qualify for the field, all participants must commit to raise $1,500.
Sign up for Speed for Community Need ⤵️
Speed for Community Need — United Way of Central Indiana A two-seater racing experience exclusively for United Way philanthropists. Get in and sit behind a professional IndyCar driver and feel the thrill of two 180-mph speed laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Please join us in welcoming our new Chief Brand Officer, Ayaz Malik.
Ayaz began in his new role today and brings with him more than 30 years of experience in marketing and communications.
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United Way of Central Indiana names new chief brand officer — United Way of Central Indiana Ayaz Malik began in the role Aug. 5 and will oversee the marketing and communications department
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Accelerate your impact in our community.
Get in and sit behind a professional IndyCar driver and feel the thrill of 180-mph speed laps around the IMS on October 9.
To qualify, participants must commit to raising $1,500.
LEARN MORE & SIGN UP ⤵️
Speed for Community Need — United Way of Central Indiana A two-seater racing experience exclusively for United Way philanthropists. Get in and sit behind a professional IndyCar driver and feel the thrill of two 180-mph speed laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: United Way of Central Indiana's 2023-2024 Community Impact Report
Our work is not possible without you. It's your passions that fuel our purpose and allow us to make a real and positive difference.
View our annual report ⤵️
2023-2024 Annual Report — United Way of Central Indiana 2023-2024 Community Impact Report
: More than 1,600 volunteers joined us, the Indianapolis Colts, and WRTV on June 21 for Day, an organized day of community service across the region.
Volunteers helped more than 80 community organizations complete projects on their to-do lists across our seven-county service area.
Check it out ⤵️
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Just like Olympic champions, our volunteers, advocates, and donors are winning gold every day by making a difference in our Central Indiana community.
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. Together, we're achieving greatness. 🥇
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Pre-K gives kids the tools to succeed. Indiana’s On My Way Pre-K program can provide your child with a FREE, high-quality education that will prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. Please congratulate our friends below. We are so proud of you!
Learn more and apply today at www.OnMyWayPreK.org.
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The informs decisions on programs that benefit ALICE. But because it tracks a much larger basket of goods than the ALICE Essentials Index, it conceals how much the cost of basics has actually risen – limiting the reach and effectiveness of these programs.
Consider SNAP: The same benefit that fed a family for a full month in 2010 only stretched to 27 days in 2022. Imagine your monthly food aid running out three days earlier than it used to.
Join us in lifting up the ALICE Essentials Index as a companion tool to the CPI. Together we can ensure ALICE families everywhere can access the assistance they need.
Learn more:
ALICE Essentials Index | UnitedForALICE Unlike the Consumer Price Index, the ALICE Essentials Index helps provide a more accurate picture of hardship by measuring the cost increase of household basics only.
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As prices soar, families living paycheck to paycheck run an endless marathon just to catch up – to no avail.
Wages for many low-wage jobs have recently begun to surge, but from low starting points and after years of being stagnant. Meanwhile, the cost of basics has consistently grown, concealed by ’s broader basket of goods. Squeezed by higher rates of , ALICE finds themselves even further behind now than they were a decade ago.
Explore the new ALICE Essentials Index for Indiana: https://bit.ly/4dec21B
ALICE Essentials Index | UnitedForALICE Unlike the Consumer Price Index, the ALICE Essentials Index helps provide a more accurate picture of hardship by measuring the cost increase of household basics only.
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Interns are an important part of the workplace. Today, we're celebrating ours for !
Everyone meet our Finance Processing Intern, Blayden Huber. We're so lucky to have him be part of our United Way family.
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Most people know we award grants to human services nonprofits to help them serve the community.
What some may not realize: we also provide funding and programmatic support to strengthen the region’s nonprofit infrastructure as a whole.
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United Way capacity grants help strengthen nonprofit sector — United Way of Central Indiana In June, more than $110,000 was awarded to five organizations to evaluate programming, coach board leaders, provide training and develop volunteer recruitment strategies
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Our Story
For more than 100 years, we have strived to help all Central Indiana residents achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by focusing on four key areas of community impact – Education, Income, Health and Basic Needs – in the six-county region of Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties.
We invest in expert research and perform regular community assessments to identify the areas of greatest need and to advance the best solutions to address these needs. Then we work with strategic partners such as businesses, human services agencies, and schools and governmental institutions to ensure your dollars do as much good as possible.
Please join us in improving the life and health of our community by volunteering with United Way programs and other meaningful service opportunities; advocating by telling your friends and colleagues about your involvement with United Way; and by giving a gift to support our mission.
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2955 N. Meridian Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN
46208
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