United Way of Central Indiana’s Winter Assistance Fund will run through the end of May

Accredited with United Way since 2022, the nonprofit runs a 16-bed women’s shelter, with plans for a men’s facility in the works

Funding will help nonprofits across the region address access to food, housing, health care and transportation

Registration is open for those interested in skydiving, rappelling Aug. 10, 11 as part of a United Way of Central Indiana fundraiser

Coordinated locally by United Way of Central Indiana, Indy Free Tax Prep runs through mid-April

United Way of Central Indiana has administered the program – which provides free tax preparation services – since 2015

United Way of Central Indiana has administered the Winter Assistance Fund since the early 1980s

Concord and United Way of Central Indiana have been partners for over a century, since United Way’s earliest days as a Community Chest. During the 2021-2022 grant cycle, United Way awarded Concord $150,000 from the Basic Needs Fund and $100,000 from the Family Opportunity Fund.

More than 60 philanthropists will rappel down a 23-story building in August – raising funds for United Way’s basic needs work

The Basic Needs Fund is designed to help people access food, housing, health care and transportation

Registration is now open for those who want to participate in United Way of Central Indiana’s third “Over the Edge” event, scheduled for Aug. 12

United Way of Central Indiana has administered Indy Free Tax Prep since 2015

The long-running program is critical this year as experts predict rising energy bills nationwide

The agency is expanding its partnership with Meals on Wheels of Hendricks County thanks to Basic Needs Fund grant