Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award

In 1989, the Board of Directors of United Way of Monroe County created the Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award for Extraordinary Service to United Way. Mary Alice Gray served on the Board of Directors from 1978-1983 and was President during 1980 and 1981. This annual award is given to United Way volunteers who best personify the dedication and commitment of Mary Alice Gray.

Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award Honorees:

Wain Martin was presented with the Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award for extraordinary volunteer service during the 2017-2018 Campaign Celebration.

Doris Burton was honored with the 2017 Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award for extraordinary volunteer service at the United Way of Monroe County "Empowering Your Community" Campaign Celebration.

Mark Franklin, 2016 Mary Alice Gray Award winner, with Barry Lessow, United Way Executive Director

Heidi Schulz, 2015 Mary Alice Gray Award winner, with Barry Lessow, United Way Executive Director

Kelly Cornett, 2014 Mary Alice Gray Award Winner, with Kirk White, IU Campaign Manager.

2019 Bob Zaltsberg

2018 Wain Martin

2017 Doris Burton

2016 Mark Franklin

2015 Heidi Schulz

2014 Kelly Cornett

2013 Kevin Osborne

2011 Mark Moore

2010 Peg Stice

2009 Jim Grandorf

2008 Kirk R. White

2007 Valynda Laird

2005 Kenneth R. R. Gros Louis

2004 Jean Emery

2003 Harriet Pfister

2002 Jim Muehling

2001 Virginia Metzger

2000 Barry and Denise Lessow

1999 Michael Shermis

1998 Dorothy and Tim Ellis

1997 Marian Battenhouse

1996 Wilbert Williams

1994 Bob Burton

1993 Ellen Ehrlich

1992 Jerry Tardy

1991 Dan Callahan

1990 Ilknur Ralston

1989 Jean Cook

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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Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award