Serving Monroe, Owen, and Greene Counties

Earnings

Families get ahead >>

Image:

2019 Free Community Tax Service Results

Volunteer-run Free Community Tax Service brought $2.7 million in tax refunds and credits back to local community in 2019

Rep. Hollingsworth Visits Free Community Tax Service

Recently, Representative Trey Hollingsworth got to see the Free Community Tax Service first-hand when he met with United Way Executive Director, Efrat Feferman, and Mo

United Way Launches 2019 Free Community Tax Service

United Way is once again helping members of our community file their taxes for FREE and receive 100% of their refund quickly and easily – usually in just 10 days or less.

2018 Money Smart Week

Monroe County Money Smart Week Fall 2018: Oct. 22 - 26

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

Thank a Tax Hero: Kyle Parker & Team

Imagine helping a senior navigate the deductions and forms to get their maximum refund.

Or being there when a struggling family learns they are getting enough back to ease their financial concerns.

This is what Kyle Parker,

Thank a Tax Hero: Don Baxter and Team

"I think we all share a desire to help others."

We connected with Don Baxter, a Free Community Tax Service Site Coordinator.

Financial Coaching Pilot Program Launches

Monroe County residents increased their financial literacy during the annual Money Smart Week events held across Bloomington and Ellettsville during October. Adults of all ages learned about ways to keep expenses low, save money, and plan for the future.

2017 Fall Money Smart Week

Monroe County Money Smart Week Fall 2017: Oct. 23 - 27

Pages

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

Search form

Earnings

Pages