United Way of Central Indiana in Hendricks County
For nearly 60 years, United Way of Central Indiana has been serving people and families in Hendricks County.
Since 1967, we’ve worked with organizations throughout the county to meet the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. Together, we remove barriers and provide life-changing resources to tackle generational poverty.
Over the last six years, United Way has invested over $5 million in grants in Hendricks County and partnered with 23 nonprofits and schools.
Community Need in Hendricks County
Some 27% of Hendricks County households cannot afford a basic household budget.
That’s more than 18,000 households that are in or near poverty.
The number of households in need in the county has increased by 26% since 2018 – the second largest growth in this population in United Way’s seven-county service area.
In Hendricks County:
1 in 5 households are burdened by housing costs, meaning they spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
52% of households under age 25 can’t afford the basics.
Learn more about the need and dig into the data:
Our Work in Hendricks County
United Way’s programs combine community impact with strong local leadership to create lasting change.
Community Leadership
Our commitment goes beyond grants. Our team members serve on key local initiatives:
- Hendricks County Workforce Coalition
Program Impact
For nearly a decade, we've partnered in Hendricks County for our signature ReadUP program, which sends volunteers into elementary schools to help third graders get on track with grade-level literacy. During the 2024-2025 school year, 17 ReadUP volunteers worked with 13 students at Danville South Elementary.
United Way is proud to partner with Family Promise of Hendricks County, which in 2024 became the first Center for Working Families site in the county.
“Hendricks County Senior Services appreciates the long-time partnership and support of United Way. Seniors in Hendricks County rely on HCSS to help them remain independent, including providing healthy meals, transportation, fitness classes, a senior-friendly food pantry, and in-home support.
“These essential services are supported by grant funds from United Way, allowing HCSS to meet the needs of the growing population of older adults in our community.”
– Marina Keers, Executive Director, Hendricks County Senior Services