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United Way’s Housing Stability Initiative to fund, expand guaranteed income programming
News, Impact United Way News 11/20/25 News, Impact United Way News 11/20/25

United Way’s Housing Stability Initiative to fund, expand guaranteed income programming

Funding will support the IndyEast Guaranteed Income Initiative

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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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Child Care Answers, United Way of Central Indiana launch new initiative to increase sustainability of family child care homes
Impact, Early Childhood Education, News United Way News 10/6/25 Impact, Early Childhood Education, News United Way News 10/6/25

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

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United Way's Providers Council brings child care professionals to the table
Early Childhood Education, Impact United Way News 9/30/25 Early Childhood Education, Impact United Way News 9/30/25

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.

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United Way of Central Indiana expands Workforce Pathways Accelerator Initiative
News, Impact United Way News 9/25/25 News, Impact United Way News 9/25/25

United Way of Central Indiana expands Workforce Pathways Accelerator Initiative

Five local nonprofits are offering the initiative in its second year 

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Workforce Pathways Accelerator Initiative leads to industry credentials, jobs, better wages
Impact Margaret Matray 9/15/25 Impact Margaret Matray 9/15/25

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.

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2024-2025 Annual Report
News, Impact United Way News 8/19/25 News, Impact United Way News 8/19/25

2024-2025 Annual Report

2024-2025 Community Impact Report

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Grace Care Center named as Center for Working Families site
News, Impact, Family Opp, Centers for Working Fa... United Way News 8/18/25 News, Impact, Family Opp, Centers for Working Fa... United Way News 8/18/25

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

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Medical debt continues to burden Hoosiers. State lawmakers will study the topic today.
Advocacy, Impact Ryan Myers 8/18/25 Advocacy, Impact Ryan Myers 8/18/25

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

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Through partnership, ReadUP grows in Boone County
Impact, ReadUP, Early Childhood Education, Family Opp United Way News 8/6/25 Impact, ReadUP, Early Childhood Education, Family Opp United Way News 8/6/25

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

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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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At annual celebration, United Way of Central Indiana recognizes partners, donors
News, Impact, Events United Way News 7/23/25 News, Impact, Events United Way News 7/23/25

At annual celebration, United Way of Central Indiana recognizes partners, donors

During the event, the nonprofit reflected on work done in 2024-2025 

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More than 1 in 4 workers in Indiana’s most common jobs struggle to afford the basics, United Way report shows
News, Impact, Data and Research United Way News 5/12/25 News, Impact, Data and Research United Way News 5/12/25

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

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Three nonprofits take home top prizes at United Way pitch contest
News, Impact, Social Innovation, Events United Way News 5/9/25 News, Impact, Social Innovation, Events United Way News 5/9/25

Three nonprofits take home top prizes at United Way pitch contest

Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis, Mirror Indy and P30 won grants at Propel 

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United Way awards $130,000 in capacity grants to strengthen nonprofit sector
News, Sector Support, Impact United Way News 5/1/25 News, Sector Support, Impact United Way News 5/1/25

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

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United Way of Central Indiana awards over $500,000 in literacy grants to child care providers, schools, nonprofits
News, Impact, Family Opp, Early Childhood Education United Way News 4/28/25 News, Impact, Family Opp, Early Childhood Education United Way News 4/28/25

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

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