An energetic group of volunteers met at the offices of Katz, Sapper and Miller to assemble Literacy Kits for On My Way Pre-K programs. This was accomplished in about an hour from 8 – 9 am thanks to the efficiency of our great women volunteers!

“Community Baby Shower” on June 21 is a part of United Way’s Global Day of Action. Individuals can drop off donations along Pennsylvania Street in front of Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dr. Jamyce Curtis Banks helped attendees understand the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace as well as identify strategies for managing unconscious bias.

When “Deron” first met “Skyler” on their first day of United Way’s summer ReadUP program, he knew he had a challenge in front of him. After weeks of Deron’s effort and proven, effective ReadUP programming, Skyler began to make real progress.

United Way of Central Indiana and Hubbard Family Foundation present $25,000 each to four teachers and two principals!

United Way of Central Indiana and Hubbard Family Foundation to present $25,000 each to six winners – four teachers and two principals – on May 18!

Finding the right child care center is a big decision for parents. Of course, you want to know your child will be safe, first and foremost. Luckily, because of United Way and you, parents have a high-quality, affordable option at Early Learning Indiana. Just ask Carrie and Keith Hagan…

United Way of Central Indiana and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation are joining forces to help improve health, reduce obesity, and encourage wellness in young children through two grant programs.

United Way of Central Indiana and the Central Indiana Labor Council AFL-CIO announced a new partnership agreement that aims to drive positive, measurable and substantial impact in Central Indiana.

Students from Washington Woods Elementary School in Westfield took part in Global Youth Service Day on Friday, April 15.

Statistically, Ashlee Weaver was never supposed to make it. But she was never the type to let others define her, and she lived to prove her doubters wrong. 

Thousands of Indianapolis families vying for preschool scholarships will be disappointed this spring.

Briana's parents hoped to be able to provide a great life for their kids, but that meant working long hours and sometimes working more than one job – and leaving the children home alone. They needed a safe place to grow and create meaningful memories, but with their tight budget, she wondered if she was dreaming too big.

United Way of Central Indiana is currently accepting proposals to develop and guide implementation of an evaluation plan for a collective impact initiative to improve family stability through a two generation approach.

This year, we are focusing a great deal of our attention on the state of early childhood education in Indiana, specifically the programs that provide high-quality early learning opportunities for children in low-income families.

CICVC members from different corporations will spend their afternoon reading to students at Key Learning Community. This service project will bring together nearly ninety kindergarten through second grade students for a reading session with favorite Dr. Seuss books, and celebrating his birthday with a classroom party.

United Way of Central Indiana's annual fundraiser celebrated the Sicilian sophistication of the Corleone Family while raising funding for United Way's education programs. Guests received a welcome fit for the Don himself, featuring live entertainment, an open bar and a silent auction.

Each month, we'll post updates about United Way and our agencies. There's (nearly) always something going on!