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Wake Up! with United Way

Wake Up! with United Way: Building a Better Normal

As the region rebuilds from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Wake Up! with United Way season will focus on Building a Better Normal.

Caring for Our Children

Building a Better Normal: Caring for Our Children

Childcare underwent incredible changes during the pandemic. Providers had to adapt quickly to ensure the health and safety of children and employees. And when schools closed to in-person instruction, many families struggled to find additional affordable childcare while they continued to work.

On Thursday, October 14 Wake Up!

United Against Hunger

Building a Better Normal: United Against Hunger

“When the pandemic started there was so much uncertainty, so much fear. One thing I was absolutely certain of was that we were going to be needed more than ever,” reflected Julio Alonso, Executive Director of Hoosier Hills Food Bank at the “United Against Hunger” August Wake Up!

Reimagine a Safe and Healthy Community

Reimagine a Safe and Healthy Community

“For any community to be equitable, resilient, and healthy, they must be safe.” Liz Grenat, Executive Director at Community Justice and Mediation Center (CJAM), shared recently at the “Reimagine a Safe and Healthy Community” July Wake Up! with United Way panel discussion. “We know that exposure to conflict is expensive.

What is Housing First?

What is Housing First?

Accessing Healthcare While Chronically Homeless

Accessing Healthcare While Chronically Homeless

Experiencing Homelessness in Bloomington

Experiencing Homelessness in Bloomington

“It was a struggle every day,” said Katrina Sanders as she reflected on her experiences with homelessness.

She and Ernie Brewster volunteered to share their personal stories at Wake Up! with United Way “Experiencing Homelessness in Bloomington.” The discussion was moderated by Rev. Forrest Gilmore, Executive Director of Beacon, Inc.

Are we in an 'Eviction Tsunami?'"

Are we in an 'Eviction Tsunami?'"

“I’m wishing I had a crystal ball to tell you all what will be happening with eviction filings in April," said Monroe County Circuit Court IV Judge Catherine Stafford as community members gathered to discuss “Are we in an ‘Eviction Tsunami?’” at this month’s Wake Up! with United Way.

What's New with 211?

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.

Wake Up! with United Way 2020

Wake Up! with United Way 2020

Wake Up! with United Way is a monthly speaker series featuring breakfast, networking, and an enlightening presentation and discussion of timely topics. Alongside friends, neighbors, nonprofits and community partners, learn more about issues that directly or indirectly affect everyone in our area.

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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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