United Way of Central Indiana names two vice presidents
The two leaders begin their new roles this month
Fred Payne: How I Will Celebrate Labor Day
As we celebrate America’s workers and their achievements this Labor Day, I’m reminded of the current reality of parallel storylines about our country’s workforce.
United Way names two new board members
United Way of Central has elected two new members to its board of directors effective immediately.
United Way of Central Indiana grants $10.5 million to 34 organizations for family programs
United Way of Central Indiana announced Wednesday that it is awarding $10.5 million in grants to 34 organizations from its Family Opportunity Fund.
United Way of Central Indiana announces new five-year plan to reduce poverty
United Way of Central Indiana today announced a new five-year strategic plan: Partners in Purpose.
‘We take out the wall and you start to build something new’: How PACE helped one man find a pathway to freedom
PACE is one of 12 accredited partners with United Way of Central Indiana to use the Center for Working Families model, which helps people and families get on a path to financial stability.
‘This place helped me find me’: In Morgan County, Stability First is helping women rebuild their lives
Accredited with United Way since 2022, the nonprofit runs a 16-bed women’s shelter, with plans for a men’s facility in the works
Diving into ALICE: Race, ethnicity, ALICE and poverty in Central Indiana
This is the third installment in a series about ALICE and poverty in Central Indiana. Financial difficulties faced by families in our community are not distributed equally. One area where these differences are clear: race and ethnicity.
Diving into ALICE: Key findings about ALICE and poverty in Central Indiana
This is the second installment in a series about ALICE and poverty in Central Indiana. Here are three major takeaways from the 2023 ALICE report.
Diving into ALICE: ALICE and poverty – what’s the difference?
This is the first in a series about ALICE and poverty in Central Indiana. What is the difference between these two groups? And why is ALICE important?
United Way of Central Indiana recognizes top donors, companies, partners at annual celebration
At the event, United Way highlighted its work in the community for 2022-2023 and presented awards
United Way of Central Indiana awards $12.45 million to 60 organizations for basic needs
Funding will help nonprofits across the region address access to food, housing, health care and transportation
United Way of Central Indiana awards special funding to five Putnam County nonprofits
Grants totaling $50,000 will help organizations address basic needs, education, housing, economic mobility
United Way of Central Indiana announces new vice president of talent and culture
Ashley Scruggs took over the position May 8
Statehouse Scoop: Our session wins
While we faced challenges, we were able to get some wins because you refused to give up.
'The end of poverty is something to stand for’: Author Matthew Desmond urges audience to become ‘poverty abolitionists’
Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Evicted,” spoke Thursday at a United Way of Central Indiana event in Indianapolis
More than $100,000 awarded at United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest
Seven local nonprofits pitched ideas live Thursday evening at United Way’s Propel event
More than 1 in 3 Central Indiana households face financial hardship, United Way report shows
The new report from United Way of Central Indiana and Indiana United Ways examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected households financially
United Way initiative empowers parents, caregivers – and incorporates their voices into decision-making
Members of the Parent Advisory Council awarded their first round of grant funding this spring