Thousands of Indianapolis families vying for preschool scholarships will be disappointed this spring.

Briana's parents hoped to be able to provide a great life for their kids, but that meant working long hours and sometimes working more than one job – and leaving the children home alone. They needed a safe place to grow and create meaningful memories, but with their tight budget, she wondered if she was dreaming too big.

United Way of Central Indiana is currently accepting proposals to develop and guide implementation of an evaluation plan for a collective impact initiative to improve family stability through a two generation approach.

This year, we are focusing a great deal of our attention on the state of early childhood education in Indiana, specifically the programs that provide high-quality early learning opportunities for children in low-income families.

CICVC members from different corporations will spend their afternoon reading to students at Key Learning Community. This service project will bring together nearly ninety kindergarten through second grade students for a reading session with favorite Dr. Seuss books, and celebrating his birthday with a classroom party.

United Way of Central Indiana's annual fundraiser celebrated the Sicilian sophistication of the Corleone Family while raising funding for United Way's education programs. Guests received a welcome fit for the Don himself, featuring live entertainment, an open bar and a silent auction.

Each month, we'll post updates about United Way and our agencies. There's (nearly) always something going on!

Jeffrey Hunt always had his guard up. But who could blame him? Growing up in a rough neighborhood, he had already seen more than most. The Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis provided him a support system he could trust and rely on.

For those without reliable transportation, the daily routine can be a struggle – long stretches of waiting, walking, and worrying about whether they’ll make it on time to work, school or the doctor’s office.

Top executives signed a strategic partnership agreement designed to drive positive, measurable social change in the areas of education, income, health and basic needs in communities.

Joann’s husband had always been the jealous, controlling type; but over the years she had watched him shift from overbearing to truly dangerous.

In celebration of his partnership with United Way, McAfee hosted the pilot episode of the television's next big hit.

Last year, Indy Free Tax Prep volunteers prepared more than 7,000 tax returns for Marion County residents at no cost, resulting in more than $8 million in refunds and $1.5 million saved in tax preparation services.

Witness what’s possible when educators are empowered to use innovation and partnerships to help students who face daunting poverty and trauma.

Longtime Colts fan, Tyffani Collins, is heading to Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, thanks to a special promotion by the Indianapolis Colts.

After being diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at a young age, most of his memories were of times spent with doctors and nurses. So, for Aaron, camp was more than a fun summer getaway -- it was a shot at being a “normal kid”.

Let’s make 2016 a year of working together, aiming higher and resolving to make Central Indiana a healthier, more prosperous and generous place to live.

Overcoming a series of barriers that left her jobless, homeless and with no family or friends to encourage her. Elnora and her coach put together a plan aimed at getting her back on her feet again and self-sufficient.