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:

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.

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 provides70 bags of healthy groceries to low-income families.

Of the high school seniors enrolled in mentoring programs at United Way member agencies, 100% graduated in 2014.

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

86% of parents with children enrolled at member agency Monroe County United Ministries reported an improved family financial situation.

In 2013-2014, the Indiana University community raised over $817,000 for United Way.

In the past year, Volunteers in Medicine provided 12,390 prescriptions to patients at no cost.

93% of children taking part in programs at Middle Way House, a United Way member agency, improved or maintained their 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.

2-1-1 information and referral specialists responded to 5,172 inquiries and made 7,836 referrals to community resources.

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 4 children are at risk of hunger.

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

92% of clients obtained or maintained employment while recovering from addictions at Amethyst House.

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

696 school children received adequate clothing, shoes, and school supplies so they could fully participate in classes at MCCSC, RBB, and Spencer-Owen.

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.

Free Community Tax Service volunteers assisted low- and moderate-income people file 3,136 tax returns.

In 2014, the Internal Revenue Service estimated the Free Community Tax Service saved local residents up to $900,000 in tax preparation fees.

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Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award