Helping make the season brighter

Each year, United Way of Central Indiana’s United Christmas Service (UCS) helps those in need during the holiday season. In 2009, more than 28,500 people received food, clothing and toys thanks to your generosity. Without the Indianapolis community's involvement through monetary donations and adopting families, this program wouldn't be the success it is today.

Caseworkers from partner organizations refer qualified families to UCS, and our Community Clearinghouse verification system helps prevent duplication of services and allows us to help the maximum number of people.  Since this important program is unique and separate from United Way campaign fundraising activities, your support is vital to continued success.

Thank you to everyone who contributed money or "adopted" families this season!

We would like to give a special thank you to the following donor groups who "adopted" four or more families for the 2009 Christmas season:

Allisonville Christian Church                      Guy Squibb Memorial Fund                         

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP                          Angie's List                                             

Hancock County Sheriff's Department        Progressive Baptist Church                    

Bradley United Methodist Church              Harmon Steel Inc.                                       

Salin Bank & Trust Company                    Carmel Clay Middle School                      

Harris Angels                                          Santa's Helpers

Carmel High School                                 Holy Spirit Church at Geist                          

Sharp Business Systems - Indiana                Central Christian Church                         

HSS Flower Fund                                    St. Luke's United Methodist Church

City Securities Corporation                       Indianapolis Chapter of Links                         

St. Thomas Catholic Church                     Conseco                                                

JC Penney Logistics #9016                      Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.

Covance - Greenfield                               Jewish Federation of Greater                        

University Community Christian Church     Covance Central Laboratory Services        

Meridian Street United Methodist Church   University of Indianapolis - Nursing

Fusion Alliance, Inc.                               New Palestine Elementary                           

VFW in Hancock County                                 Greenfield Police Department                 

Pacers Sports & Entertainment                Westfield High School Student Council

For more information about United Christmas Service, please contact Tiffany Dow at 317.921.1385 or tiffany.dow@uwci.org.