Over the last five years, more than 100 nonprofits in our community have helped over 450,000 people in need put food on the table, find a safe place to live, access critical health care services and secure a good job for greater financial security. 

And the economic impact is substantial: "Nonprofits connected to United Way of Central Indiana contribute $1.5 billion to our region's economy."

Right now, human services nonprofits are working to determine how changes in government funding will affect them – and the people they serve.  

To better understand the impact locally, United Way of Central Indiana in late February surveyed its network of 90 accredited community organizations in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties.  At that point in time, 25 out of 82 nonprofits said they plan to cut back services, which could affect more than 56,800 people in our communities.  

In April, United Way surveyed its accredited partners again and also asked the same questions of its non-accredited partners.  40 accredited and 16 non-accredited partners plan to reduce services, potentially affecting more than 50,100 people. While the total number is slightly lower than previous results, the number of organizations planning reductions has more than doubled, indicating a broader and deeper impact across our community.

To read the key findings of the February report, click here.  

To read the key findings of the April report, click here.

In uncertain times, one thing is certain: the impact of nonprofits on the people of Central Indiana.