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Help with heating bills starts Jan. 1 for eligible Marion County residents
Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs, News United Way News 12/9/25 Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs, News United Way News 12/9/25

Help with heating bills starts Jan. 1 for eligible Marion County residents

The program runs through the end of March 2026, or until funds run out

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Pacers Foundation, Herbert Simon Family Foundation donate $250,000 to Central Indiana Food Relief Fund
News, Impact, Basic Needs United Way News 11/5/25 News, Impact, Basic Needs United Way News 11/5/25

Pacers Foundation, Herbert Simon Family Foundation donate $250,000 to Central Indiana Food Relief Fund

United Way announced the launch of the fund Oct. 30 in emergency response to cuts to federal SNAP benefits 

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‘Vital to the clients we serve’: How Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative changes lives
Basic Needs, Impact Margaret Matray 11/5/25 Basic Needs, Impact Margaret Matray 11/5/25

‘Vital to the clients we serve’: How Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative changes lives

For more than half a century, the Indianapolis-based nonprofit has served those with sickle cell disease and their families, through education, advocacy and assistance.

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Digging deeper: What does United Way funding mean for communities across the region?
News, Impact, Basic Needs, Family Opp United Way News 11/4/25 News, Impact, Basic Needs, Family Opp United Way News 11/4/25

Digging deeper: What does United Way funding mean for communities across the region?

A closer look at what Basic Needs and Family Opportunity grants will do in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks and Morgan counties

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United Way of Central Indiana awards $17.3 million to 71 nonprofits in region
News, Impact, Basic Needs, Family Opp United Way News 11/4/25 News, Impact, Basic Needs, Family Opp United Way News 11/4/25

United Way of Central Indiana awards $17.3 million to 71 nonprofits in region

Grants will help Hoosiers with basic needs, education, financial stability, well-being of whole families

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Community funders launch $1 million Central Indiana Food Relief Fund in response to SNAP cuts
News, Impact, Basic Needs United Way News 10/30/25 News, Impact, Basic Needs United Way News 10/30/25

Community funders launch $1 million Central Indiana Food Relief Fund in response to SNAP cuts

All donated funds will support Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Midwest Food Bank of Indiana and Second Helpings – reaching people across the region and state

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United Way funding available to nonprofits outside accredited network
News, Impact, Basic Needs, Family Opp United Way News 8/6/25 News, Impact, Basic Needs, Family Opp United Way News 8/6/25

United Way funding available to nonprofits outside accredited network

Interested nonprofits must attend a virtual workshop Aug. 12 or 14

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United Way of Central Indiana awards $1.2 million in grants to 33 nonprofits outside its accredited network
News, Impact, Family Opp, Basic Needs United Way News 3/3/25 News, Impact, Family Opp, Basic Needs United Way News 3/3/25

United Way of Central Indiana awards $1.2 million in grants to 33 nonprofits outside its accredited network

This is the first time United Way of Central Indiana opened funding of this kind to non-accredited partners

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How the Harrington family is repairing the community through safe and affordable housing, basic needs
Impact, Basic Needs United Way News 12/16/24 Impact, Basic Needs United Way News 12/16/24

How the Harrington family is repairing the community through safe and affordable housing, basic needs

Longtime philanthropists in the community and with United Way, Judy and Michael Harrington donated $1.5 million in late 2024. Their gift will total $3 million, thanks to a match from the Lilly Foundation

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Help with heating bills starts Jan. 1 for Marion County residents
News, Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs United Way News 12/11/24 News, Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs United Way News 12/11/24

Help with heating bills starts Jan. 1 for Marion County residents

United Way of Central Indiana’s Winter Assistance Fund will run through May, while funds are available 

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Harrington family donates $1.5 million to United Way of Central Indiana
News, Impact, Basic Needs United Way News 12/5/24 News, Impact, Basic Needs United Way News 12/5/24

Harrington family donates $1.5 million to United Way of Central Indiana

Gift will total $3 million, thanks to Lilly Foundation match

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United Way of Central Indiana awards $17.8 million to 72 nonprofits in region
News, Basic Needs, Family Opp, Impact United Way News 10/30/24 News, Basic Needs, Family Opp, Impact United Way News 10/30/24

United Way of Central Indiana awards $17.8 million to 72 nonprofits in region

Funding will help nonprofits address basic needs, improve the education, financial stability and well-being of whole families

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United Way of Central Indiana opening funding to organizations outside its accredited network
News, Impact, Family Opp, Basic Needs United Way News 10/2/24 News, Impact, Family Opp, Basic Needs United Way News 10/2/24

United Way of Central Indiana opening funding to organizations outside its accredited network

Interested nonprofits must attend a virtual workshop before applying

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Program helping Marion County residents with heating bills starts Jan. 1
News, Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs United Way News 12/27/23 News, Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs United Way News 12/27/23

Program helping Marion County residents with heating bills starts Jan. 1

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

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‘This place helped me find me’: In Morgan County, Stability First is helping women rebuild their lives
Basic Needs, Impact, Accredited Partners Margaret Matray 7/20/23 Basic Needs, Impact, Accredited Partners Margaret Matray 7/20/23

‘This place helped me find me’: In Morgan County, Stability First is helping women rebuild their lives

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

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United Way of Central Indiana awards $12.45 million to 60 organizations for basic needs
News, Impact, Basic Needs, Accredited Partners United Way News 5/25/23 News, Impact, Basic Needs, Accredited Partners United Way News 5/25/23

United Way of Central Indiana awards $12.45 million to 60 organizations for basic needs

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

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Looking for adventure? United Way wants you to skydive, rappel down a building for a cause
News, Events, Basic Needs, Over the Edge United Way News 4/10/23 News, Events, Basic Needs, Over the Edge United Way News 4/10/23

Looking for adventure? United Way wants you to skydive, rappel down a building for a cause

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

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Free tax preparation now available for households with income of $66,000 or less in 2022
Basic Needs, Impact, News United Way News 1/31/23 Basic Needs, Impact, News United Way News 1/31/23

Free tax preparation now available for households with income of $66,000 or less in 2022

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

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Looking for a way to give back? Become a volunteer with Indy Free Tax Prep
Indy Free Tax Prep, News, Basic Needs, Impact, Volunteerism United Way News 12/5/22 Indy Free Tax Prep, News, Basic Needs, Impact, Volunteerism United Way News 12/5/22

Looking for a way to give back? Become a volunteer with Indy Free Tax Prep

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

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Launching Nov. 1: Program to assist Marion County residents with heating bills
News, Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs United Way News 11/1/22 News, Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs United Way News 11/1/22

Launching Nov. 1: Program to assist Marion County residents with heating bills

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

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