1906 A group of Bloomington citizens comes together to collectively solve community problems—forming the Council of Social Agencies. Mrs. Mary Waldron, who led four of the agencies, becomes the Director.

1936 Community Chest forms with a goal of $20,000.

1948 Council of Social Agencies reconvenes after the war.

1956 Bloomington and Monroe County United Fund officially incorporates on February 27. The fall campaign raises $118,184.

1962 CSA changes name to Monroe County Community Council.

1964 MCCC and United Fund publish community-wide directory of human service providers, now called the IRIS Manual.

1967 First comprehensive Community Survey highlights areas of need. Series continues, resulting in the 1991 COMPASS, the 1998 SPAN/MC, and the 2003 SCAN.

1970 MCCC changes name to Community Service Council.

1974 United Fund changes name to United Way.

1976 Annual campaign raises over $500,000.

1988 Annual campaign raises over $1 million and the Vanguard Leadership Giving Program begins.

1992 Indiana University surges in giving — becoming the second largest United Way campaign in the Big 10.

1994 United Way of Monroe County forms a partnership with Community Service Council. In 2001, UW and CSC merge, adopting the name United Way Community Services of Monroe County.

1995 Project Giant Step funding from the Lilly Endowment through the Indiana Association of United Ways provides Internet access for the social service community.

1998 United Way establishes an endowment with the Community Foundation.

2004 United Way begins focus on achieving seven community goals.

2005 United Way forms the Workforce Preparation Network, a collaboration of 40 community partners.

2006 United Way celebrates 50th Anniversary. Name changes to United Way of Monroe County, reflecting association with United Ways nationwide.