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Phase 4 COVID-19 Relief Grant Recipients Announced

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COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Phase 4 Grant Opens

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COVID-19 Relief Phase 3 Grant Recipients Announced

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Shout Out Btown Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofit Stars

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Shout Out Btown Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofit Stars

Join in shining a spotlight on nonprofit stars in our area who are going above and beyond to continue providing life-saving and life-changing services during these uncertain times. Show your appreciation with Shout Out Btown!

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Phase 3 Grant Opens

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Member Agencies Respond to COVID-19

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United Way Member Agencies Respond to COVID-19

COVID-19 Relief Phase 2 Grant Recipients Announced

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COVID-19 Relief Fund Phase 2 and BHF Donation Match

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COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Phase 2 Grant Opens; Bloomington Health Foundation Offers $25,000 Donation Matching Opportunity

COVID-19 Relief Fund Phase 2 Grant Opens

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$1.2 Million COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant Awarded

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COVID-19 Relief Initiative Coming to United Way of Monroe County for Brown, Greene, Monroe, and Owen Counties

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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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