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Community Economic Relief FundOn December 10, 2008, five of Central Indiana's leading philanthropic organizations joined forces to create a $3.2 million fund to help local citizens hardest hit by the ongoing economic turmoil. Funds are available to frontline "first responders" (community centers, faith-based organizations and homeless prevention providers) who are best positioned to help people deal with the worsening economy. The funds will be used to help with rent, mortgage and utility assistance; to respond to an anticipated rise in homelessness; and to provide food for organizations like Meals on Wheels, Second Helpings and Gleaners Food Bank that supply more than 430 charities in 20 counties. In order to receive assistance, individuals are asked to dial 2-1-1. Click here to read the full news release.
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You can help
Click here to donate to the Community Economic Relief Fund. Your credit card donation will be processed on United Way's secure Web site.
For 2008, local 2-1-1 calls have increased 27%, the largest increase in five years. Calls from Nov. 1 to Dec. 8 were 42% higher than during the same timeframe last year. _______________________________ |
