United Way has collaborated with Central Indiana high school and college students, community partners and early childcare centers to host a 5K walk/run to support youth health and fitness programs. On Saturday, April 22, Indianapolis and surrounding communities are invited to partake in the festivities at White River State Park from 12:30 - 3 p.m. Registration is $10 or bring a children’s fitness item.

We are pleased the General Assembly has voted to expand Indiana’s pre-k program with 112 bipartisan votes in favor, and we applaud lawmakers’ efforts to secure a sizeable funding increase so that many more children from low-income families will have the opportunity to access the strong start in school and in life that pre-k affords.

Meet Maria, the Emerging Leader member of the month! Maria was taught at a very young age that it is important to help others around you to the best of your ability. Read more about Maria and what she believes it means to Live United!

Meet Bernice, the DLC member of the month! She’s a breast cancer survivor, Florida native and graduate a Historical Black College & University. She loves meeting people from all walks of life and learning from others. Read more about Bernice and what she believes it means to Live United!

As the Indiana General Assembly continues to debate expanding pre-k, today the “All IN 4 Pre-K” campaign announced it has earned the support of 150 Hoosier businesses, associations, community organizations and elected officials across the state.

We must advocate for better policies that help our fellow Hoosiers on their path to self-sufficiency. That’s why, within this brochure, you will see a diverse set of public policy positions that are intended to help us reach our ambitious community goals.

OneAmerica, a national leader in insurance and financial services, and United Way of Central Indiana strengthened their longstanding relationship by formalizing a strategic partnership designed to drive positive, measurable change in the community.

Every day in Central Indiana, families and individuals are challenged with providing for their household while living in poverty.

Glamorous philanthropists came from far and wide to travel down the rabbit hole into a world of whimsy at the 2017 United Way Red Carpet Gala at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Check out photos and video from the event below.

United Way of Central Indiana fights for every person in our community, but there’s no way we can do it alone. So when the Crowe Horwarth staff asked how they could help, we couldn’t wait to partner with them to make a bigger impact.

Get to know your fellow Emerging Leader, Charles! He’s the marketing communications strategist at IPL and has been an Emerging Leader with United Way for almost a year. Read his Q&A to see learn about what inspired him to get involved, what he’s passionate about and what leadership means to him.

Joan Marsden may be 82-years-old, but there's one thing that's for sure - there's no slowing her down. A United Way volunteer for 36 years, Joan knows a thing or two about giving back to the community she loves.

This month we got to know Bill Hendrix, a field research and development leader at Dow AgroSciences. He’s been a member of Diversity Leadership Circle for the last four years. Read his Q & A session to learn more about how he became involved with Diversity Leadership Circle and why he’s passionate about supporting United Way.

Happy Women's History Month! We commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. View highlights of women in United Way history.

This month we got to know Women United Member Ariane Stallard. She’s an account executive with Ivy Tech Community College and has been involved with Women United for a year. Take a look at her Q & A to find out what she’s passionate about and what she thinks it means to LIVE UNITED with Women United.

On Monday, Feb. 20, United Way of Central Indiana was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Kizer, president and CEO of Starfish Initiative (a United Way partner agency).  We would like to honor Bob and his commitment to our community by publishing a recent story he shared with us a few weeks ago, before he lost his battle with cancer.  Bob was an inspired leader, a beloved mentor, and a true United Way Success Story.

United Way of Central Indiana announced today the first grant recipients for Great Families 2020, the initiative to transform the lives of Indianapolis’ most vulnerable families. At a special ceremony at Brookside Park on the city’s east side, United Way awarded four organizations a total of $950,000 in grants to improve family stability by serving parents and their children together.

Jim Peterson spent most of his youth volunteering in his community. But after moving to Indianapolis and starting a new job with Eli Lilly and Company, like many young professionals, he began focusing more on career and less on giving back. Soon, he noticed the gap that was leaving in his life. So, he started looking for ways to get re-involved.

Diversity Leadership Chair, Shermika Duerson's, history with United Way began before she even knew it. Growing up to a United Way recipient, she made a promise to herself early on that she would do everything she could to help others who were experiencing her same situation.

Kirsten Casteel, global philanthropy consultant at Eli Lilly and Company and our Women United chair, was first attracted to Women United by the idea of like-minded women coming together to take on big community issues. To her, nothing sounded more empowering. But Kirsten's passion for giving back started long before that.