United Way Monroe County | Serving Monroe, Owen, and Greene Counties

Serving Monroe, Owen, and Greene Counties

Give Kids a Smart Start in Kindergarten

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United Way Announces Priority Funds.

We improve the community by focusing our work on three areas: Education, Earnings, and Essentials. Through Priority Funds, now donors can too!

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Campaign Updates

Thanks to these generous organizations and workplaces for choosing to make an impact by hosting their own United Way fundraising campaigns.A big thank you to our 3,000 donors who have helped make a positive impact in our community. We're excited to announce that we are only a...

Posted: May 3, 2013 Related: Campaign

Meet Chris Hazel: Live United Spotlight

For Chris Hazel, United Way's Finance Director, “Living United” means giving what you can any way you can, whether it is through time, money, or simply helping a neighbor. She believes that we all have the ability to make an impact.This year, Chris celebrates 10 years at United...

Posted: May 2, 2013 Related: Live United

Global Youth Service Day Makes a Difference!

What happens when 230 high school student join together to make a difference? On Friday, April 26th, during Bloomington’s second Annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) hosted by the Monroe County Youth Council, teens from five area high schools took on projects such as...

Posted: May 2, 2013 Related: Education, Volunteer

United Way Named "One to Watch"

The United Way Common Good Award, one of United Way's greatest international honors, highlights coalitions that strengthen communities through innovative practices impacting education, income, and health.This year, United Way of Monroe County was named as one of ten worldwide...

Posted: May 2, 2013 Related: Financial Stability, Award, Free Community Tax Service

Our Impact

Did You Know?

A gift of $2 per week provides 7 flu vaccinations to high risk uninsured patients.

Of the high school seniors enrolled in mentoring programs at United Way member agencies, 100% graduated in 2012.

$30 a week prevents homelessness for 6 local families behind on their rent or mortgage, supporting them while they regain self-sufficiency.

97% of clients involved with the Stone Belt and LifeDesigns supported employment programs gained new job skills.

In 2012-2013, the Indiana University community raised over $850,000 for United Way.

Since 2005, the FamilyWize prescription discount card has saved local card holders over $319,000.

Locally, only 1 in 3 children enter kindergarten with a developed skill set for early literacy.

Born Learning materials are free and help parents, caregivers, and our community create early learning opportunities for young children.

Calls made to 2-1-1 are free and confidential.

In 2011, 2-1-1 operators responded to 27% more calls, fielding a total of 5,277.

Legacy Donors include United Way in their estate plans, including a will, a retirement plan, or a life insurance policy.

When you choose to donate to United Way, you improve a life.

Locally, 1 in 5 children experience hunger.

Your donation of $1 per week provides home repairs for 3 older adults this winter.

Seven local financial institutions participate in Bank On Bloomington to help community members open bank accounts and access financial education.

A gift of $1 per week provides breakfast for one child for the entire summer.

In the summer of 2011, the Monroe Smart Start Coalition launched the Born Learning Play Path at the Clear Creek Trail.

A gift of $10 per week provides 4 children who are victims of disaster with clothing and shoes.

A gift of $20 per week provides 2 hours of case management per week teaching independent living skills to a teen at risk of homelessness.

A gift of $2 per week provides educational games so RSVP America Reads volunteer tutors can help 100 children learn to read.

Free Community Tax Service volunteers assisted low- and moderate-income people file 2,680 tax returns.

The Internal Revenue Service estimated that the Free Community Tax Service saved local residents up to $500,000 in tax preparation fees in 2012.

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