Thousands of Hand Raisers and Game Changers Join United Way of Central Indiana to Celebrate the Culmination of its Centennial Year

Central Indiana residents provide an hour of impact with Hand Raisers on April 19^th and celebrate with ‘A Future United’ at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on April 20^th  INDIANAPOLIS – Hand raisers across Central Indiana are invited to participate in two unique events on Thursday, April 19, and Friday, April 20, as United Way of Central Indiana celebrates its 100^th anniversary of serving Marion, Hendricks, Hancock, Boone, Morgan and Hamilton counties. United Way has made the Central Indiana community a stronger, more vibrant place to live for 100 years. April 19, 2018 – All DayHand Raisers for 100: One Hour of ImpactUnited Way invites every person to find just one hour on April 19 to ­do something that makes a positive impact on a person, a place or within the community. Examples could include helping an elderly neighbor, reading to a child, cleaning up a neighborhood park, organizing a food drive with your fellow employees, volunteering at a local nonprofit, or simply donating supplies to a teacher for United Way’s initiative, “Restock the Classroom.” Need some ideas?  We have 100 more!. Click here to add your organization to list of United Way first 100 Hand Raisers. Don’t forget to share your “hour of impact” through social media on April 19. Use the hashtag #uwci100 and tag United Way @uwci April 20, 2018 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (gates open at 10 a.m.)A Future United: The Greatest Spectacle in Hand RaisingJoin thousands of fellow hand raisers as United Way celebrates its 100^th anniversary on the famed oval of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This unforgettable event is complete with a community lunch, a parade of United Way’s 100 heroes and agencies, and a united hand raising experience right on the yard of bricks, designed by Big Car Collective. “A Future United” is a family-friendly experience and a historic moment of unity for our community. Register to confirm your free lunch, parking and the opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime event on the IMS track. A Future United is generously underwritten by the Dorsey Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc., OneAmerica and Sensory Technologies. “United Way is a shining example of what it means to have community cohesiveness,” said Allison Melangton, senior vice president of Hulman Motorsports and co-chair of United Way’s 100^th anniversary committee. “These capstone events remind us all that it takes every person in central Indiana to come together, care, volunteer and participate to make our community stronger – for we will see that impact now and for future generations.”