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Number of households in or near poverty continues to rise in Central Indiana, data shows
News, Impact, Data and Research United Way News 5/28/24 News, Impact, Data and Research United Way News 5/28/24

Number of households in or near poverty continues to rise in Central Indiana, data shows

While wages for the lowest paid jobs rose in 2022, household costs increased as pandemic-related aid ended, an updated United Way report shows

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The Power of Low-Dollar Giving: Mobilizing Supporters and Engaging New Donors
Maddie Koss 5/27/24 Maddie Koss 5/27/24

The Power of Low-Dollar Giving: Mobilizing Supporters and Engaging New Donors

By mobilizing supporters, amplifying the message and attracting new donors, nonprofits can harness the strength of many with low-level gifts. Whether it’s a $50 or $500 donation, the power of small gifts is an undeniable force for good.

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Parent Advisory Council awards $250,000 in grant funding
News, Impact, Family Opp, Equity Action United Way News 5/13/24 News, Impact, Family Opp, Equity Action United Way News 5/13/24

Parent Advisory Council awards $250,000 in grant funding

The council, a United Way of Central Indiana initiative, is composed of 15 community members

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More than $100,000 in grants awarded at Propel, United Way’s pitch competition
Social Innovation, Impact, Events, News United Way News 4/26/24 Social Innovation, Impact, Events, News United Way News 4/26/24

More than $100,000 in grants awarded at Propel, United Way’s pitch competition

Eclectic Soul VOICES Corporation, Grassroot Projects, Grace Care Center took home top prizes

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United Way of Central Indiana names new director of infrastructure
Working at United Way, News United Way News 4/15/24 Working at United Way, News United Way News 4/15/24

United Way of Central Indiana names new director of infrastructure

Michael McKillip began in the position this month

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A lifelong volunteer reflects on giving back
Volunteerism United Way News 4/5/24 Volunteerism United Way News 4/5/24

A lifelong volunteer reflects on giving back

Carol Pitzer, who retired from Eli Lilly and Company in 2017, encourages others to volunteer and “take advantage of your gifts”

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Final three contestants announced for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest
News, Events, Social Innovation, Impact United Way News 4/2/24 News, Events, Social Innovation, Impact United Way News 4/2/24

Final three contestants announced for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest

Seven human services nonprofits will compete April 25 at Propel

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United Way micro-grants support early childhood education providers with professional development, renewal
Early Childhood Education, Impact United Way News 3/20/24 Early Childhood Education, Impact United Way News 3/20/24

United Way micro-grants support early childhood education providers with professional development, renewal

More than $300,000 was awarded in 2023, the grant’s inaugural year. Applications are open through April 12 for the second round of Empower to Educate micro-grants.

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Finalists, semi-finalists named for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest
News, Events, Social Innovation, Impact United Way News 3/18/24 News, Events, Social Innovation, Impact United Way News 3/18/24

Finalists, semi-finalists named for United Way of Central Indiana pitch contest

Seven human services nonprofits will compete April 25 at Propel

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Indiana advocates applaud key legislation from the 2024 legislative session
Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Impact, News United Way News 3/15/24 Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Impact, News United Way News 3/15/24

Indiana advocates applaud key legislation from the 2024 legislative session

United Way of Central Indiana celebrates policy progress to improve early care accessibility, workforce development and transit

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Statehouse Scoop: Closing out the ‘March Madness’ that is the end of session
Advocacy, Early Childhood Education Sam Snideman 3/14/24 Advocacy, Early Childhood Education Sam Snideman 3/14/24

Statehouse Scoop: Closing out the ‘March Madness’ that is the end of session

United Way worked with its advocacy partners to deliver wins in early care and learning, the protection of important public goods like mass transit and the continuation of programs that support learning loss recovery.

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Journalist Andrea Elliott tells audience to remember the childhoods that reside in us all
Events United Way News 3/6/24 Events United Way News 3/6/24

Journalist Andrea Elliott tells audience to remember the childhoods that reside in us all

On Tuesday, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Andrea Elliott spoke alongside Dasani Coates, whose childhood Elliott documents in the book “Invisible Child”

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Women’s History Month: What advice would you give your younger self? 
United Way News 3/4/24 United Way News 3/4/24

Women’s History Month: What advice would you give your younger self? 

March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to reflect on the contributions women have made throughout history. We asked several of our female teammates to reflect and consider: What advice would they give their younger selves?

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Region’s top young philanthropists recognized at United Way’s ELEVATE awards
News, Events, Young Professionals United Way News 2/24/24 News, Events, Young Professionals United Way News 2/24/24

Region’s top young philanthropists recognized at United Way’s ELEVATE awards

Now in its sixth year, the event recognizes advocates, leaders, nonprofit employees and volunteers between the ages of 21 and 40

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Black History Month: Giving visibility to an invisible population
Diversity Equity Inclusion, Equity Action, Working at United Way Warren Dukes 2/22/24 Diversity Equity Inclusion, Equity Action, Working at United Way Warren Dukes 2/22/24

Black History Month: Giving visibility to an invisible population

Black history recognizes the achievements of Black Americans, whose story is catalogued through a close-to-400-year history of denied choice.   

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Are you a thrill-seeker? Skydive this summer while fundraising for a cause.
Events, News United Way News 2/20/24 Events, News United Way News 2/20/24

Are you a thrill-seeker? Skydive this summer while fundraising for a cause.

United Way of Central Indiana is looking for participants for “Sky High”

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2024 Human Services Professional Renewal Program
Uncategorized, Sector Support United Way News 2/20/24 Uncategorized, Sector Support United Way News 2/20/24

2024 Human Services Professional Renewal Program

United Way of Central Indiana has created the Human Services Professional Renewal Program to provide hard-working, dedicated human services professionals with an opportunity to regenerate and reinvigorate themselves, so they can bring fresh ideas and energy to the human care business.

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Decades ago, United Way connected Jeffrey Wilson to services. In March, he celebrates 30 years working with the nonprofit.
Working at United Way, Impact Margaret Matray 2/15/24 Working at United Way, Impact Margaret Matray 2/15/24

Decades ago, United Way connected Jeffrey Wilson to services. In March, he celebrates 30 years working with the nonprofit.

Jeffrey embodies a spirit of selflessness and goodwill toward others that is unmatched. Said one colleague: “He’s an incredible human being.” 

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Statehouse Scoop: Keeping our priorities moving toward completion
Advocacy, Early Childhood Education Sam Snideman 2/7/24 Advocacy, Early Childhood Education Sam Snideman 2/7/24

Statehouse Scoop: Keeping our priorities moving toward completion

As we reach the halfway point of the 2024 session, a look at where priority bills stand

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Black History Month: A time for celebration and reflection
Working at United Way, Diversity Equity Inclusion United Way News 2/1/24 Working at United Way, Diversity Equity Inclusion United Way News 2/1/24

Black History Month: A time for celebration and reflection

In celebration of Black History Month, we asked our teammates to share a historical moment or person who has been influential in their lives

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