With help from United Way, Arc of Greater Boone County replaces roofs, upgrades technology
Technology and Facilities Maintenance are two of six sector support initiatives United Way provides – with backing from Lilly Endowment Inc. – to help accredited nonprofits respond to emergencies, support staff, improve infrastructure and technology, and make both planned and unexpected repairs.
How a United Way initiative is helping grassroots groups collect, analyze data
Through the Grassroots and Faith-Based Data Initiative, United Way of Central Indiana’s reporting and analytics team works with grassroots organizations to improve their ability to collect and analyze data about their work and the people they serve.
Latinas Welding Guild: Paving a path for women in welding
Latinas Welding Guild received $143,000 from United Way’s Social Innovation Fund in November 2021, one of 14 organizations awarded grants.
United Way of Central Indiana awards $8 million to 29 organizations for family programs
The Family Opportunity Fund works to improve the education, financial stability and overall health and well-being of the whole family
‘They have blessed us in many ways’: How Hawthorne helped one family build a new life
United Way’s Family Opportunity Fund has allowed Hawthorne Community Center to hire family coaches, who focus on helping households reach their goals, said Caleb Sutton, Hawthorne’s executive director.
Volunteer spotlight: Helping students build confidence, literacy skills with ReadUP
Leigh Harris has tutored more than 20 students in the ten years she’s volunteered with United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program.
Meet Fred Payne: An interview with United Way of Central Indiana’s new president and CEO
We spoke with Payne about his vision for the nonprofit and the importance of providing opportunities so people can live their best lives
Concord Neighborhood Center: Serving families on Indianapolis’ Southside for generations
Concord and United Way of Central Indiana have been partners for over a century, since United Way’s earliest days as a Community Chest. During the 2021-2022 grant cycle, United Way awarded Concord $150,000 from the Basic Needs Fund and $100,000 from the Family Opportunity Fund.
United Way of Central Indiana announces over $1.4 million in funding for Center for Working Families sites
The funds will go to 12 community organizations in Central Indiana
United Way of Central Indiana awards $30,000 to Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corporation at pitch contest
Five human services organizations pitched new ideas to win funding at Propel
United Way of Central Indiana awards $8.3 million to 63 organizations for basic needs
The Basic Needs Fund is designed to help people access food, housing, health care and transportation
United Way President and CEO Ann Murtlow receives Sagamore of the Wabash award
Gov. Eric Holcomb presented Murtlow with the recognition Tuesday at United Way’s annual celebration
Three Putnam County nonprofits awarded United Way funding
United Way of Central Indiana recently selected three nonprofits to receive a total of $50,000 in grants as part of a special fund for Putnam County organizations
The race may be over, but DePauw Little 5’s impact rides on
DePauw University students raise more than $12,800 for United Way of Central Indiana
Student enrollment now open for Indy Summer Learning Labs
Five-week summer program for first through ninth graders will be held June 21 to July 22 in Marion County
United Way of Central Indiana to award $50,000 in grants to Putnam County nonprofits
A committee of local stakeholders will select grant recipients
United Way of Central Indiana adds 2 new accredited organizations – one each in Marion and Morgan counties
Accreditation allows nonprofits to apply for United Way grant funding
Free tax preparation services now available to households with income below $66,000
United Way of Central Indiana has administered Indy Free Tax Prep since 2015
United Way’s Real Men Read program brings positive male mentors into kindergarten classrooms
Now in its seventh year, the program reaches about 440 students across Putnam County