Herald Bulletin-February

President and CEO Jenni Marsh

Almost two-thirds of Hoosier renters below the median rental income are considered “cost-burdened” – meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent alone. Minimum wage workers in Indiana would need to work 91 hours a week just to afford a two-bedroom rental, and 74 hours to afford a one-bedroom rental.

New Office

Ashley sits behind a desk in Heart of Indiana United Way's new Randolph County office. The desk has a laptop and papers. On the back wall there is a large United Way logo.

Each year, frigid temperatures throughout the Heart of Indiana region produce large utility bills for residents. December’s extreme below-freezing temperatures produced even larger utility bills than normal.

Friend to Friend Utility Assistance

President and CEO Jenni Marsh

Each year, frigid temperatures throughout the Heart of Indiana region produce large utility bills for residents. December’s extreme below-freezing temperatures produced even larger utility bills than normal.

Feeding Our Neighbors Campaign works to Support Local Food Pantries 

Feeding Our Neighbors Campaign works to Support Local Food Pantries Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many lower-income workers lost their jobs, local food pantries have been inundated with more families seeking food.   To support local pantry efforts, Heart of Indiana United Way is launching a focused fundraising campaign for the month of […]