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ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

United Way seeks to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. True to our founding spirit, whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs.

OUR VISION

We envision a world where every person in every community is thriving. 
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re working towards a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential.

Community Impact Statement 

Heart of Indina United Way works with all partners to improve the capacity of our citizens to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency.

WHAT DOES HEART OF INDIANA UNITED WAY DO?

Heart of Indiana United Way mobilizes communities to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive.

With deep local roots, across Delaware, Madison, Henry, Randolph, and Fayette Counties, we see how challenges like preparing children for success in school and life, achieving financial stability, and helping build people’s resilience meeting basic needs are all interconnected. We bring people and resources together to tackle these issues at their core, creating lasting change.

That’s why we’re here, in our communities, always listening, always ready to respond. Working side-by-side with neighbors, partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders, we address local needs with innovative solutions.

 Every day, we unite people in action to transform lives and communities. Join us in creating a future where everyone, everywhere, can reach their full potential and thrive.

WHAT AREAS DOES HEART OF INDIANA UNITED WAY SERVE?

We serve five counties in Indiana including Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, and Randolph.

HOW IS HEART OF INDIANA UNITED WAY CONNECTED TO THE WORLDWIDE UNITED WAY ORGANIZATION?

We are an independent and self-goverened member of the United Way Worldwide network. We meet annual membership requirements and receive support from the worldwide network in the form of training, national advertising, public policy and the ability to draw on the “best practices” of United Ways throughout the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

We take the broadest possible view of diversity.

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.

We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Join us in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every person in every community.

ANTI-RACISM STATEMENT

Heart of Indiana United Way affirms its commitment to every person in every community by standing for what is right and just regardless of how uncomfortable it may make us or others feel. At our core, United Way works with intentionality turning outward to capture all our community members hopes and dreams. We recognize and condemn the systemic racism that is at the core of oppression and inequity. Those who have been historically marginalized and excluded have hopes and dreams that have gone undervalued. United Way exists to eliminate disparities in our community. This work requires us to focus on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, as well as other intersectional identities, to end the inequities and injustices that persist in our communities. As an organization, we are committed to cultural humility with the understanding that equity, diversity, inclusion and justice are necessary to create a thriving community for everyone. It is with humility that United Way staff, board and volunteers lean into our discomfort in efforts to learn, grow and act. As Heart of Indiana United Way, we commit to the identification and eradication of our own organizational and systemic barriers. The use of racially evasive tactics or behaviors that uphold racism, inequity and oppression will not be tolerated. We commit to leveraging all our assets (e.g., convening, strategic investments, awareness building, advocacy) to create more equitable communities. We believe that Living United is an ongoing commitment to…
  • equity, diversity, inclusion and justice.
  • making a daily, active choice to be anti-racist.
  • creating a community where fair treatment, access and opportunity exists for every person in Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, and Randolph Counties. Together we can build a community where all are seen, heard and valued.

LIVE UNITED