Monday, February 6, 2012
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Thorntown Public Library, Rm 116
124 N. Market Street
Thorntown, IN 46071

For more information or to register for a workshop, please contact Amy Hammerle, Boone County Youth as Resources & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476.

Thursday, February 9, 2012
7 - 8 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church
2625 Elm Swamp Road
Lebanon, IN 46052

For more information or to register for a workshop, please contact Amy Hammerle, Boone County Youth as Resources & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476.

Monday, February 13, 2012
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Hussey-Mayfield Public Library
250 N. Fifth Street
Zionsville, IN 46077

For more information or to register for a workshop, please contact Amy Hammerle, Boone County Youth as Resources & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476.

Grant Screening:

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Trinity Lutheran Church
2625 Elm Swamp Road
Lebanon, IN 46052

For more information please contact Amy Hammerle, Boone County Youth as Resources & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476.

Grant Screening:

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Christ Church
600 N. Ford Road
Zionsville, IN 46077

For more information please contact Amy Hammerle, Boone County Youth as Resources & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476.

Kick off Celebration:

Thursday, April 26, 2012
7 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
2625 Elm Swamp Road
Lebanon, IN 46052

For more information please contact Amy Hammerle, Boone County Youth as Resources & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476.

Please join us for an evening of fun, international flavor and networking!

 
Location: Monarch Beverage (9347 Pendleton Pike)

Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 at the door

Participating Organizations
Assosciation of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)
Cabello Associates
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
United Way of Central Indiana's Diversity Leadership Circle
Organization of Latinos (OLA) - Eli Lilly & Company
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

RSVPs are required due to security. Click here to register.

To learn more about the Diversity Leadership Circle, go here.

Door prizes provided by Accenture and Fifth Third Bank.

Sponsored by: Monarch Beverage Company

Help us kick off the 2012 Pacesetter campaigns with an afternoon at Victory Field!

$5 of each ticket purchased will be donated to United Way of Central Indiana.

Reserved Seats: $10 
The Indianapolis Indians take on the Syracuse Chiefs at 1:15 p.m.

Purchase tickets here, with password "indiana" 

Read 'Round the Circle!

Love reading? Love kids? Join the Colts' Antoine Bethea at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 7, on Monument Circle to help us break the national reading relay record of a single book! We can make it happen with 500 people! We'll provide the book. All you have to give is one hour and your story-telling voice! It's a way to spread the word about United Way's Read. Tutor. Mentor. challenge to boost every child's success in school and in life.

Click here to join us in breaking the record! Be sure to R.S.V.P. on Facebook and help spread the word.

Event Details

Registration: 4:30  - 5 p.m.

Location: Monument Circle

What's Involved: The event is rain or shine. We've chosen the beloved children's novel Charlotte's Web to read. It's about Wilbur, the pig, and his barnyard friends who show that help can come in all shapes and sizes. Each person will take a turn at reading a sentence or two from the novel. 

Participation: Invite your family and friends to participate. We want to see all ages involved.

Event Sponsor

One powerful way to VOLUNTEER and a great way to LIVE UNITED!

Go here to learn more.

One powerful way to VOLUNTEER and a great way to LIVE UNITED!

Go here to learn more.

Jameson Camp is excited to offer volunteer opportunities to Women United on the morning of June 23.We are planting flowers and grasses by the Peace Center and beginning to create a garden with native plants and flowers and an interpretative trail near the entrance of the camp. Volunteers should arrive by 8:30 a.m. and will work until 11:30 a.m. Volunteers should bring lightweight work/gardening gloves if you have them.

Jameson Camp is a year-round youth services agency located on the West side of Indianapolis on 100 acres of beautiful woods and meadows. The camp provides residental summer camp, youth leadership programming, outdoor education, and team building activities. The camp primarily serves children from disadvantaged backgrounds and specializes in serving children with social and emotional challenges and offers a special session of camp for children impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Go here to register, or contact Amber Ewing for more information.

United Way of Central Indiana's Women United invites you to join us for a
special evening of networking, wine and hors d'oeuvres.

 
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
5:30 - 8 p.m.

 
Guest speaker: Ted Maple, Ph.D. 
Director, Success By 6 

Questions? Contact Amber Ewing at 317.921.1375 or amber.ewing@uwci.org

Business Attire

Register now!

United Way's Emerging Leaders is partnering with teacher, mentor and 30-year business leader Doug Braly to present an empowering professional development series designed to prepare Emerging Leaders to be well-rounded business leaders. We invite you to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to participate in sessions led by some of central Indiana’s most prominent business leaders.

Join us for our second event in this exciting new series! Reggie Jones, the owner of eight McDonald's Restaurants in Indianapolis, will lead the group discussion about being dedicated to mentoring the next generation and improving our community. Learn more and register here.

9 - 11 a.m. at the Indiana Convention Center 500 Ballroom

For more info about the awards, go here. For event info and registration, go here or contact Christa Thacker for more information, christa.thacker@uwci.org.

12-1:30 p.m.

Contact Amber Ewing for more information.

Please join us for a 2012 campaign coordinator workshop! Discussions will focus on sharing campaign strategies, exploring best practices and learning what's new at United Way. You'll have a chance to participate in three breakout sessions where you'll delve further into the topics you choose. Join us at 7:30 a.m. for an informal networking breakfast. Workshop will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

Register below, or contact Katie Hackney at katie.hackney@uwci.org or 317.921.1384.

The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Hancock County Office Professionals have partnered to bring Greenfield’s third annual "Chocolate Walk". A portion of the proceeds will benefit United Way's ReadUP program. Learn more here. 

Impact your community and be a VOLUNTEER for this year's Day of Caring! Go here to register. Or, go here to learn more.

Impact your community and be a VOLUNTEER for this year's Day of Caring! Go here to register. Or, go here to learn more.

Tune In!

For one day in one half hour, WFYI 1 Public Television (20.1), WISH-TV 8 and MyINDY-TV 23, RTV 6, WTHR Channel 13, FOX59 and Indiana’s 4 WTTV will urge the whole community to LIVE UNITED through United Way of Central Indiana.

Beginning at 7:30 p.m., tune into your favorite local television show and sit tight during station breaks. On-air TV personalities will introduce you to neighbors who are learning more, earning more and leading safer and healthier lives thanks to your United Way contributions. You’ll see examples of our investments at work in Education, Income, Health and Basic Needs. Schedule conflict? No worries! We’ll post the stories on our YouTube channel!

Grantwriting for Beginners (part 1) - 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day September 5 and 6 (must attend BOTH days)

Start at the beginning with this two-part training! Bring your grant proposal ideas and your questions! Please bring lots of resource information about your organization and business cards! Learn how to:

• use SAVI data to build your case
• write a case statement
• research funding sources
• develop a budget
• manage the grant project
• include a realistic project management and evaluation component.

Presenter: Kim Donahue, Director, Nonprofit Training Center, United Way of Central Indiana

The BIG Kickoff

Join us on Monument Circle as we kickoff the 2012 United Way of Central Indiana community campaign and celebrate the beginning of the Indianapolis Colts season.

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Southside of Monument Circle

Stock the House, a fundraiser to help foster youth transition to adulthood, is back for a third year at The Rathskeller (401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis) on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 2-8 p.m.

Headlining this year's festival will be live performances from local superstar Jennie DeVoe. Zanna-Doo, Henle and The Loops and Brooke Roe will also perform.

Donations of $5 to $20 at the door and proceeds of a silent auction will assist former foster youth in the areas of education, employment and housing and their transition into adulthood.

This year’s silent auction features items such as a night at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, two tickets to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre, seven days at a condo with multiple locations from RCI, four one-day Disney World passes, and a VIP pass to The Vogue.

Presented by USA Funds, the festival will be in the Rathskeller’s Beirgarten. In case of rain, the festival will move inside to the Grand Kellersaal Ballroom.

Supporting sponsors are ADP, Best Buy, O'Ryan Law Firm, Graystone Consulting, ENTAP, Inc., Monarch Beverage Charitable Foundation and PNC Bank.

Please join us for a 2012 campaign coordinator workshop! Discussions will focus on sharing campaign strategies, exploring best practices and learning what's new at United Way. You'll have a chance to participate in three breakout sessions where you'll delve further into the topics you choose. Join us at 7:30 a.m. for an informal networking breakfast. Workshop will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

Register here, or contact Katie Hackney at katie.hackney@uwci.org or 317.921.1384.

The Colts will also make a donation to United Way for every ticket purchased through United Way of Central Indiana for six home games during the 2012 season. Thank you, Colts!

Go here and use promo code "United" to purchase your tickets!

United Way's Emerging Leaders is partnering with teacher, mentor and 30-year business leader Doug Braly to present an empowering professional development series designed to prepare Emerging Leaders to be well-rounded business leaders. We invite you to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to participate in sessions led by some of central Indiana’s most prominent business leaders.

Join us for our third event in this exciting series! Barbara Branic, team motivator, will discuss how to serve public service media, economics and the arts, and giving back to the community. Learn more and register here.

The Colts will also make a donation to United Way for every ticket purchased through United Way of Central Indiana for six home games during the 2012 season. Thank you, Colts!

Go here and use promo code "United" to purchase your tickets!

Join fellow Leadership Ignited members to network and mingle at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art When: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. For more information contact Christa Thacker, christa.thacker@uwci.org.

The Colts will also make a donation to United Way for every ticket purchased through United Way of Central Indiana for six home games during the 2012 season. Thank you, Colts!

Go here and use promo code "United" to purchase your tickets!

12-1:30 p.m. at Capri Ristorante, featuring Joyce Irwin, Director of Government Affairs at Roche Diagnostics Corporation

Register here or contact Amber Ewing for more information.

Grantwriting for Beginners (part 2) - 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day November 7 and 8 (must attend BOTH days)

Start at the beginning with this two-part training! Bring your grant proposal ideas and your questions! Please bring lots of resource information about your organization and business cards! Learn how to:

• use SAVI data to build your case
• write a case statement
• research funding sources
• develop a budget
• manage the grant project
• include a realistic project management and evaluation component.

Presenter: Kim Donahue, Director, Nonprofit Training Center, United Way of Central Indiana

Join us for the Diversity Leadership Circle Lunch and Learn on November 12, and hear from James Taylor, CEO and legacy project coordinator of the John H. Boner Community Center. James will share information about the center and two of the agencies it supports: the American Indian Center of Indiana and the Immigrant Welcome Center.

The John H. Boner Community Center is a nonprofit agency founded to serve residents of the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. In 1971, neighborhood residents organized and determined the need for a community center. Throughout the years, the center's philosophy has inspired the creation of services and programs in response to changes within the neighborhood.

This is a lunch you don't want to miss. Bring a friend or a co-worker and listen to how agencies in the community are giving back. Register here, or contact Charles Young at charles.young@uwci.org with any questions.

United Way's Emerging Leaders is partnering with teacher, mentor and 30-year business leader Doug Braly to present an empowering professional development series designed to prepare Emerging Leaders to be well-rounded business leaders. We invite you to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to participate in sessions led by some of central Indiana’s most prominent business leaders.

Join us for our third event in this exciting series! Angela Braly, president and chief executive office of WellPoint, will lead the group discussion about success and actively supporting causes in the community. Learn more and register here.

Hamilton County Youth as Resources grant workshop: November 20, 2012 at 7 p.m.

All applicants must attend a workshop to be considered for funding. The adult advisor and youth leader(s) should all attend.

Dates, locations and links to R.S.V.P. are on the grant workshops page.

The Colts will also make a donation to United Way for every ticket purchased through United Way of Central Indiana for six home games during the 2012 season. Thank you, Colts!

Go here and use promo code "United" to purchase your tickets!

Hamilton County Youth as Resources grant workshop: November 29, 2012 at 7 p.m.

All applicants must attend a workshop to be considered for funding. The adult advisor and youth leader(s) should all attend.

Dates, locations and links to R.S.V.P. are on the grant workshops page.

Tocqueville Society First Wednesday Luncheon

For more information, please contact Renée Molner at 921.1373.

The Colts will also make a donation to United Way for every ticket purchased through United Way of Central Indiana for six home games during the 2012 season. Thank you, Colts!

Go here and use promo code "United" to purchase your tickets!

The Colts will also make a donation to United Way for every ticket purchased through United Way of Central Indiana for six home games during the 2012 season. Thank you, Colts!

Go here and use promo code "United" to purchase your tickets!