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

Serving Monroe, Owen, and Greene Counties

Roadmap to Success

An innovative new tool to help guide career and school choices is now available. The interactive Roadmap to Success website will help users in Monroe County navigate resources that increase high school success and completion, as well as encourage...

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2018 Money Smart Week

Monroe County Money Smart Week Fall 2018: Oct. 22 - 26 According to a recent study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), 65% of Hoosiers lack the fundamental level of financial knowledge they need to make careful decisions about their finances. To help...

Posted: October 12, 2018 Related: Money Smart Week

"United We Fight. United We Win." Campaign Kicks-Off

“UNITED WE FIGHT. UNITED WE WIN.” “There’s never been a better time to join, or to step up your support. Let’s show, through our action, what it means to Live United. Join me in spreading the word on the importance of this campaign.” Isabel Santner, Partner at BKD and United Way...

Posted: September 21, 2018 Related: KickOff, Volunteer, Campaign

Isabel Santner to Lead United Way 2018 Campaign Cabinet

Bloomington, September 14, 2018 -- Isabel Santner, Partner at BKD, has been named as the 2018-2019 Campaign Chair for United Way of Monroe County. Santner will lead fellow Campaign Cabinet members in raising funds and deepening connections to further the impact of United Way of...

Posted: September 14, 2018 Related: Volunteer, Campaign

Over $2.9 Million in Tax Refunds to Local Families

UNITED WAY FREE COMMUNITY TAX SERVICE BRINGS OVER $2.9 MILLION IN TAX REFUNDS TO LOCAL FAMILIES August 2018 - Local residents in Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties who participated in the 2018 Free Community Tax Service program filed 2,824 tax returns at no charge and received...

Posted: August 22, 2018 Related: Free Community Tax Service, Volunteer

Our Impact

Did You Know?

A gift of $2 per week provides 70 bags of healthy groceries to low-income families.

Of the high school seniors enrolled in mentoring programs at United Way member agencies, 94% graduated and 91 % have plans to attend college or vocational school

$60/week can provide materials for 3 volunteer-built handicap-accessible ramps allowing low-income seniors to live at home safely.

Nearly 24,000 rides on Rural Transit and bus passes have been provided so people without transportation could get to and from work

In Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties, 445 individuals saved $69,217 in prescription drug costs through the FamilyWize discount prescription drug card distributed by United Way of Monroe County at agencies, pharmacies and community outreach events.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, a United Way member agency, 75% of youth improved or maintained their good attendance at school and 61% increased or maintained their good grades

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 2017, 2-1-1 specialists and online database searches responded to 3,752 inquiries from Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties and made 5,138 referrals. Most callers were seeking help with housing and utilities assistance, and food.

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 are at risk of hunger

A gift of $9 per week ensures 3 days of emergency shelter service for victims of domestic violence.

88% of Amethyst House clients reported maintaining or increasing income and 100% learned new budgeting skills. 88% of residents in transitional housing programs increased or maintained their income.

Your donation of $1 per week provides 2 people with bus transportation to a new job for a month.

838 school children received supports like clothing, shoes, school supplies, medical services, and special transportation assistance through the MCCSC and RBBSC Assistance Funds so they could fully participate in classes

A gift of $10 per week provides 3 community events to educate low-income community members about legal rights.

A gift of $20 per week can provide 50 people with their birth certificates which will help them in securing housing, employment, and other necessary resources.

A gift of $3 per week provides 12 people with needed prescription medicine.

With 17 regional partners, the Free Community Tax Service helped low-income people in Monroe and Owen counties bring back over $2.9 million in refunds and credits

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