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News, Volunteerism United Way News 4/9/26 News, Volunteerism United Way News 4/9/26

United Way of Central Indiana creates Indianapolis volunteer hub with support from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Volunpair will serve as a program and platform, connecting volunteers to opportunities while supporting community organizations

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Advocacy, Working at United Way Erica Smatlak 3/30/26 Advocacy, Working at United Way Erica Smatlak 3/30/26

Advocacy in action: What it’s like to testify at the Statehouse

Advocacy matters because legislators need to see the human faces behind the bills on which they vote

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Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Impact Sam Snideman 3/25/26 Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Impact Sam Snideman 3/25/26

Statehouse Scoop: The sprint of a short session

This legislative session, we found some clear policy advances and continued work on long-term issues 

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Diversity Equity Inclusion Jessica French 3/18/26 Diversity Equity Inclusion Jessica French 3/18/26

Celebrating women in philanthropy

Three United Way of Central Indiana philanthropists reflect on their work – and the important role women play in philanthropy

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Advocacy, Working at United Way Grace Palmer 3/16/26 Advocacy, Working at United Way Grace Palmer 3/16/26

Going behind the scenes of advocacy at the Statehouse

Networking in this space is about more than making connections — it’s about building trust and working together to amplify the voices of the communities we represent.

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Diversity Equity Inclusion Jessica French 3/5/26 Diversity Equity Inclusion Jessica French 3/5/26

Honoring women in nonprofits

For Women’s History Month, United Way of Central Indiana invited four nonprofit leaders to share their journey – and their advice

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News, Impact, Family Opp, Basic Needs United Way News 2/25/26 News, Impact, Family Opp, Basic Needs United Way News 2/25/26

United Way of Central Indiana awards over $1 million to 28 nonprofits outside its accredited network

Grants will help with basic needs, education, financial stability, well-being of whole families

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News, Events, Young Professionals United Way News 2/21/26 News, Events, Young Professionals United Way News 2/21/26

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

The event also raises funds for United Way’s basic needs initiatives

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Advocacy, Impact, Early Childhood Education Sam Snideman 2/17/26 Advocacy, Impact, Early Childhood Education Sam Snideman 2/17/26

Statehouse Scoop: Indiana has a child care problem — and a chance to fix it

Indiana’s child care system needs urgent and sustained financial investment. These bipartisan proposals offer a lifeline to providers and the families who depend on them.

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Working at United Way, Diversity Equity Inclusion United Way News 2/13/26 Working at United Way, Diversity Equity Inclusion United Way News 2/13/26

Celebrating Black history and Black present

United Way of Central Indiana invited teammates to share what Black heritage means to them and how they celebrate it in their own lives.

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News, Impact, Data and Research United Way News 2/11/26 News, Impact, Data and Research United Way News 2/11/26

Opening in March: Applications for United Way’s Community Engagement Data Initiative

Initiative supports organizations with coaching, learning and funding to strengthen data-driven storytelling 

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News, Impact, Early Childhood Education, Family Opp United Way News 2/10/26 News, Impact, Early Childhood Education, Family Opp United Way News 2/10/26

United Way literacy grants now available for child care providers, schools, nonprofits

The Literacy Fund helps organizations start, expand literacy initiatives for children age 8 and under 

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Diversity Equity Inclusion, Working at United Way, Equity Action Crystal Wigfall 2/4/26 Diversity Equity Inclusion, Working at United Way, Equity Action Crystal Wigfall 2/4/26

Celebrating Black Heritage Month and the power of community

Black heritage is a history of strength. For generations, Black families and communities have overcome obstacles to create culture, drive change and leave their mark on the world.

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News, Events, Impact United Way News 2/3/26 News, Events, Impact United Way News 2/3/26

Applications open for new United Way of Central Indiana initiative to build community solutions

Catalyst is a nine-week design lab and live pitch event

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Diversity Equity Inclusion, Working at United Way, Equity Action Crystal Wigfall 1/19/26 Diversity Equity Inclusion, Working at United Way, Equity Action Crystal Wigfall 1/19/26

Why Dr. King’s legacy is not confined to a day

Service is showing up for each other in moments that no one else will see. Service lives in our day-to-day actions.

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Advocacy, Impact, Early Childhood Education Sam Snideman 12/16/25 Advocacy, Impact, Early Childhood Education Sam Snideman 12/16/25

Statehouse Scoop: Bringing affordability into focus

During this non-budget session, let’s show lawmakers the outcomes of their policies.

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News, Advocacy, Impact, Early Childhood Education United Way News 12/16/25 News, Advocacy, Impact, Early Childhood Education United Way News 12/16/25

United Way of Central Indiana announces legislative agenda focused on affordability

Priorities for the 2026 session include child care, housing, medical debt, family supportive policy 

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News United Way News 12/11/25 News United Way News 12/11/25

Colts donate $56,636 to United Way of Central Indiana

The Indianapolis Colts donated $1 for every ticket sold to the November Texans game 

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Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs, News United Way News 12/9/25 Winter Assistance Fund, Basic Needs, News United Way News 12/9/25

Help with heating bills starts Jan. 1 for eligible Marion County residents

The program runs through the end of March 2026, or until funds run out

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Events, News, Young Professionals United Way News 12/1/25 Events, News, Young Professionals United Way News 12/1/25

United Way of Central Indiana names finalists for 2026 ELEVATE awards

The annual event honors the region’s top young philanthropists, advocates, nonprofit employees and volunteers

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