Child Care Answers, United Way of Central Indiana launch new initiative to increase sustainability of family child care homes
The Central Indiana Child Care Alliance will support 10 Marion County family child care homes in its first year
United Way's Providers Council brings child care professionals to the table
The 16-member council leads a grant fund aimed at professional development and stabilizing the sector’s workforce.
United Way of Central Indiana expands Workforce Pathways Accelerator Initiative
Five local nonprofits are offering the initiative in its second year
Workforce Pathways Accelerator Initiative leads to industry credentials, jobs, better wages
Dress for Success Indianapolis and Indianapolis Urban League piloted the initiative in its first year.
Grace Care Center named as Center for Working Families site
Through one-on-one coaching, Center for Working Families sites help people reach financial stability, move up the economic ladder
Medical debt continues to burden Hoosiers. State lawmakers will study the topic today.
Committee on Courts and the Judiciary will hear testimony and make recommendations for future actions
Through partnership, ReadUP grows in Boone County
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Boone County Mentoring Partnership ran – and expanded – United Way’s ReadUP program in the county
United Way funding available to nonprofits outside accredited network
Interested nonprofits must attend a virtual workshop Aug. 12 or 14
At annual celebration, United Way of Central Indiana recognizes partners, donors
During the event, the nonprofit reflected on work done in 2024-2025
More than 1 in 4 workers in Indiana’s most common jobs struggle to afford the basics, United Way report shows
Over 34% of Central Indiana households face financial hardship, according to updated research
Three nonprofits take home top prizes at United Way pitch contest
Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis, Mirror Indy and P30 won grants at Propel
United Way awards $130,000 in capacity grants to strengthen nonprofit sector
The Capacity Fund helps nonprofits with organizational advancements to better serve the community
United Way of Central Indiana awards over $500,000 in literacy grants to child care providers, schools, nonprofits
The funds will help 33 organizations start or grow literacy initiatives across seven counties
United Way’s Parent Advisory Council awards $250,000 in grant funding
The United Way of Central Indiana council, composed of community members, selected nine grant recipients
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
Advocates, educators voice support for early childhood education funding, policies
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.
Applications open for United Way pitch competition
Grants will be awarded May 8 at United Way of Central Indiana’s Propel
Free tax preparation now available for households with income of $66,000 or less in 2024
Administered by United Way of Central Indiana, Indy Free Tax Prep will run through mid-April in Boone, Delaware, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties
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