United Way Helps Babies Learn and Children Read
Heart of Indiana United Way advances civic engagement and advocates for changes that foster more resilient and equitable communities.
Heart of Indiana United Way Receives $300,000 to Boost Early Learning for Infants and Toddlers Across East Central Indiana
Funded efforts will help ensure more children have the skills to succeed in kindergarten and beyond
Community Lens of Anderson Inspires Better Civil Discourse and Advocacy
Heart of Indiana United Way advances civic engagement and advocates for changes that foster more resilient and equitable communities.
THRIVE Network Coaches Train to Transform Lives
Heart of Indiana United Way is making an impact through two-generation strategies. We help ensure children are ready for success in school and life. And we wrap around their adults, supporting families as they move from barely surviving on a basic budget—to thriving financially long term.
Help ALICE Do More Than Survive—Help Them Thrive
ALICE’s Household Survival Budget represents absolutely the minimum these families need to live and work today in their communities. In Indiana, 40% of working-age people (25-64) fall below the ALICE Threshold. Despite working, sometimes multiple jobs, ALICE is not able to meet their basic budget and often do not qualify for public assistance.
17th Annual United Way/Madison County Chamber Golf Classic Results Announced
The 17th Annual Heart of Indiana United Way/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, presented by Community Hospital Anderson, raised over $54,000 on July 19 at Anderson Country Club. 40 teams along with more than 30 sponsors and many volunteers helped to make the day a great success. Proceeds from the Golf Classic benefit local programs supported by Heart of Indiana United Way and the Madison County Chamber that create equitable opportunities and help individuals, families and businesses thrive.
Heart of Indiana United Way Announces Over 1.4 Million in Grant Awards at Annual Grants and Gratitude EventCelebrating Collaboration
Heart of Indiana United Way (HIUW) proudly announced the awarding of significant grant funding, totaling over $1.4 million for the next two years at the annual Grants and Gratitude event held on June 11 at Ivy Tech in Muncie. This year’s grants were distributed among 47 organizations across five counties, supporting initiatives in Community Resilience, Read & Achieve, and the THRIVE Network to bolster local communities in Madison, Delaware, Henry, Randolph, and Fayette counties.
Celebrating Collaboration
Heart of Indiana United Way (HIUW) proudly announced the awarding of significant grant funding, totaling over $1.4 million for the next two years at the annual Grants and Gratitude event held on June 11 at Ivy Tech in Muncie. This year’s grants were distributed among 47 organizations across five counties, supporting initiatives in Community Resilience, Read & Achieve, and the THRIVE Network to bolster local communities in Madison, Delaware, Henry, Randolph, and Fayette counties.
Summer Reading—Great for Children and Their Adults Helping Children and Families Thrive-with Diapers
Children’s ability to read and understand what they are reading by the end of third grade is a great predictor of both student and community success. This pivotal time is when students transition from learning how to read, to being students who read to learn. And ensuring children’s success with reading helps ensure they are on a path to be successful in school and life.
Helping Children and Families Thrive-with Diapers
United Way has been at the forefront of collective impact initiatives that focus on early learning. Those early years are crucial for setting kids up for success later in life. Diaper Drive is just one of the ways we make sure families get the support they need for their little ones to grow and learn .