What's New with 211?
Indiana 211 (IN211) serves thousands of our community members each year with resources and referrals to meet their unique needs via a 24-hour hotline and website. Across the state, IN211 answers over 20,000 calls each month to connect people in need with life changing resources.
United Way and Community Foundation partner with community to reduce homelessness and housing insecurity
The pandemic shined a light on the cracks in our local safety net, as it did throughout our country. We are proud of this community, which jumped right into the hard work, doubled down, and rolled-up sleeves.
Youth First presents "In It to Win It" with COVID-19 Relief funding
Youth First is using their United Way COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Phase 4 grant to present “In It to Win It: The 7 Habit Way,” a free virtual program for Monroe County middle school students.
Monroe and Greene counties receive $55,308 in Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 38 funding
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has announced that Phase 38 has awarded $44,874 to Monroe County and $10,434 to Greene County to assist those in the community experiencing hunger and homelessness.
Representing Workers During a Pandemic
Richland Bean-Blossom Schools receives mini-grants to help support classrooms
Teachers at Richland Bean-Blossom Schools recently got a boost to help improve teaching styles in the era of COVID-19. $3,000 was awarded to 8 classroom projects as part of a new United Way Education Mini-Grants pilot program. The grants seek to support teachers in the smaller school districts outside of Bloomington for special projects not normally covered in their school budget.
On the Rise: Mental Health and Young Adults
