Indianapolis Colts donate $15,000 to support volunteer projects for United Way’s community-wide day of service
With the Colts’ gift, United Way will be able to increase the pool of funding for organizations participating in Go All IN Day throughout Central Indiana.
‘You become the CEO of you’: Finding meaning through volunteerism in retirement
We recently spoke with Denny Stephens, Always United committee member, about volunteerism and how to get involved as retirement approaches
At Indianapolis conference, Healthcare Distribution Alliance tries something different: a community service project
The organization partnered with United Way of Central Indiana to assemble hygiene kits for children and those experiencing homelessness
Nonprofit Learning Center 2024
For 2023, the Nonprofit Learning Center (NLC) has launched an in-person and virtual series of trainings with scaffolded topics that will support your organization, team, leaders, and community. Each of these modules includes three sessions, featuring experts and resources that support nonprofit management, sustainability, and community impact.
United Way bringing Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond to speak in Indianapolis
In April, the bestselling author of “Evicted” will speak about his newest release, “Poverty, by America”
Statehouse Scoop: Mid-session update
The progress we’ve made has been possible because you are willing to use your voices to support our friends and neighbors.
7 nonprofits, faith-based organizations join United Way’s Community Equity Data Initiative
The program assists participants with data collection, analysis
Bloomberg Philanthropies announces support for 2023 Indy Summer Learning Labs, an initiative of The Mind Trust and United Way of Central Indiana
Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ “Summer Boost” comprehensive learning program will serve rising first through ninth grade public charter students attending Indy Summer Learning Labs in summer 2023
United Way names region’s top young philanthropists for 2023
Awards were presented Feb. 18 at ELEVATE, an annual United Way fundraising event
Meet Lydia Watson: manager of community impact and our resident poet
For Black History Month, we asked Lydia for her inspiration for the month-long celebration. We then learned United Way had a talented and passionate resident poet in our midst.
United Way of Central Indiana awards Literacy Matters grants to 51 child care providers, elementary schools
The funding supports literacy initiatives for students and families
Applications open for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest
Nonprofits will pitch ideas on reducing barriers, win funding, at Propel
'It’s opened up so many doors’: How a United Way pitch contest helped organizations launch new projects, make connections
United Way of Central Indiana will host its second pitch competition, Propel, in April
Reflecting on impactful historical moments during Black History Month
Reflecting on impactful historical moments during Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, United Way of Central Indiana asked teammates to share a moment in history that has been influential in their life.
Free tax preparation now available for households with income of $66,000 or less in 2022
Coordinated locally by United Way of Central Indiana, Indy Free Tax Prep runs through mid-April
Statehouse Scoop: Your voice is vital
A look at the bills United Way of Central Indiana is tracking and supporting this legislative session
Volunteers, projects needed for organized day of community service
United Way will host its third Go All IN Day June 23 across region
United Way of Central Indiana names chief strategic intelligence officer
Denise Luster, previously the vice president of impact research and analytics, has worked for United Way for nearly 25 years
Finalists named for ELEVATE awards honoring region’s top young philanthropists
Winners will be announced Feb. 18 at a United Way of Central Indiana fundraising brunch
Please Accuse Me of Doing Good.
The following is an edited version of Fred Payne’s keynote address at the Indianapolis Public Schools’ 42nd Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the historic Crispus Attucks High School on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.