2025-2026 Community Impact Report

Event explored poverty, housing and economic opportunity in the region 

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

Report examines economic impact of United Way grants over six years

Catalyst is a nine-week design lab and live pitch event intended to build community solutions

Research highlights households living paycheck to paycheck

Funding will help serve about 6,000 children across the region 

Funding will go to 12 nonprofits serving Hoosiers across United Way of Central Indiana’s seven-county service area 

Catalyst is a nine-week design lab and live pitch event intended to build community solutions

“Today’s announcement from Governor Braun is the answer thousands of Hoosier families and child care providers have been hoping for since the waitlist for Child Care and Development Fund vouchers was reinstated in December 2024.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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