A three-time recipient of United Way’s Social Innovation Fund, Be Nimble Foundation provides workforce development opportunities and entrepreneurship support

Over Thanksgiving, I enjoyed a unique moment when my wife, our kids and extended family were all sitting at the table together sharing a meal. With school, homework, activities and work schedules normally competing for attention, it was glorious to sit, eat and actually talk to each other.

The gift will help nonprofits across the region with construction, renovation and technology needs 

The annual awards recognize the region’s top young philanthropists

Priority efforts focus on early education, housing security and economic mobility

United Way estimates more than 10,000 people will be served through this round of funding

The foundation of who we are lies within our community.

This #GivingTuesday, let's support those community organizations that are on the front line in our neighborhoods making a difference.

Please consider donating to the organizations listed.

We’re better together.

United Way’s online holiday auction – Call to Auction – is sponsored by Black Onyx Management. A number of Black-owned businesses, including ones selected by Black Onyx, are featured on Black Friday during the event.

Black Onyx Management is partnering with United Way of Central Indiana for Call to Auction. The online event, during which people can bid on one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, will feature local Black-owned businesses on Black Friday.

United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program helps students get on track with grade-level literacy

United Way of Central Indiana wants to show our community organizations – and the people they serve – just how important they are to us. Please join us in giving back to these nonprofits by shopping for the supplies they need most.

The awards, now in their sixth year, will recognize six people or groups who serve as an example of the leadership, philanthropy and ingenuity needed to move our community forward on important social causes.

The grant – made possible by the financial support of Lilly Endowment, Inc. – provides recipients with up to $10,000 to engage in activities that bring them professional and personal renewal.

Maarten Bout started in his role Nov. 6

Since relaunching in 2020, United Way of Central Indiana’s Technology Fund has awarded over $2.2 million to more than 80 organizations to fund 105 projects across the region. Supported by funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., it’s one of three United Way funds – Technology, Facilities Maintenance and Capital Projects – designed to help organizations with infrastructure needs.

Prepared by Kelley School of Business’s Indiana Business Research Center, the “United Way of Central Indiana’s Economic Impact” report analyzes the economic impact of 1,775 grants to 387 organizations totaling $135 million over a three-year period.

The two leaders begin their new roles this month

As we celebrate America’s workers and their achievements this Labor Day, I’m reminded of the current reality of parallel storylines about our country’s workforce.

United Way of Central has elected two new members to its board of directors effective immediately.

United Way of Central Indiana announced Wednesday that it is awarding $10.5 million in grants to 34 organizations from its Family Opportunity Fund.