Despite significant challenges, we saw some small wins in child care and housing – and dedication from our network of advocates

The funds will help 33 organizations start or grow literacy initiatives across seven counties

As we hit the halfway mark of the 2025 legislative session, a look at where we are – and where we need to go

More than 150 educators, parents, community leaders and policymakers from across the state gathered Feb. 11 at the Statehouse for Indiana Early Childhood Education Day, where organizers stressed child care is critical infrastructure for economic growth.

As the 2025 legislative session begins, elected leaders have the chance to build a thriving economy – by ensuring Hoosiers have the resources needed for stability and success

For more than 16 years, United Way’s ReadUP has partnered volunteers with third graders to help them get on track with grade-level literacy

Lynch will serve a three-year term with Women United Global Leadership Council, an advisory body with United Way Worldwide

More than $300,000 was awarded in 2023, the grant’s inaugural year. Applications are open through April 12 for the second round of Empower to Educate micro-grants.

United Way of Central Indiana celebrates policy progress to improve early care accessibility, workforce development and transit

United Way worked with its advocacy partners to deliver wins in early care and learning, the protection of important public goods like mass transit and the continuation of programs that support learning loss recovery.

As we reach the halfway point of the 2024 session, a look at where priority bills stand

We’re prioritizing early care and learning, safe and affordable housing, and connections to the resources and programs needed to ensure people can move out of poverty into economic stability

United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program helps students get on track with grade-level literacy

While we faced challenges, we were able to get some wins because you refused to give up. 

The progress we’ve made has been possible because you are willing to use your voices to support our friends and neighbors. 

A look at the bills United Way of Central Indiana is tracking and supporting this legislative session

With the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session, I want to thank our advocates and advocacy partners for great progress made toward our goals to improve access to early childhood education, housing, transportation and mental health services. Here is what we accomplished during this short, but active, legislative session.