Indy Summer Learning Labs drive second year of double-digit math and reading learning gains
A study from the Indiana Department of Education found 2021 ISLL participants had statistically significant gains in learning above pre-pandemic rates of learning
United Way of Central Indiana awards $8 million to 29 organizations for family programs
The Family Opportunity Fund works to improve the education, financial stability and overall health and well-being of the whole family
‘They have blessed us in many ways’: How Hawthorne helped one family build a new life
United Way’s Family Opportunity Fund has allowed Hawthorne Community Center to hire family coaches, who focus on helping households reach their goals, said Caleb Sutton, Hawthorne’s executive director.
Volunteers needed for United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program
The literacy initiative sends volunteers into schools across the region to read with third graders
Volunteer spotlight: Helping students build confidence, literacy skills with ReadUP
Leigh Harris has tutored more than 20 students in the ten years she’s volunteered with United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program.
Panelists discuss early childhood education at United Way summer series
The event was the second of three free panel discussions leading up to “Maid” author Stephanie Land’s appearance Aug. 24
United Way of Central Indiana hosting Care-oke fundraiser
Proceeds from the singing competition will benefit United Way’s ReadUP program
United Way of Central Indiana announces over $1.4 million in funding for Center for Working Families sites
The funds will go to 12 community organizations in Central Indiana
Student enrollment now open for Indy Summer Learning Labs
Five-week summer program for first through ninth graders will be held June 21 to July 22 in Marion County
United Way’s Real Men Read program brings positive male mentors into kindergarten classrooms
Now in its seventh year, the program reaches about 440 students across Putnam County
