Serving Monroe, Owen, and Greene Counties

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Wake Up! with United Way is now virtual! Adapting Shelters to Social Distancing The speaker series will continue virtually on Thursday, August 13 at 8 a.m. as a free virtual event. Join us from your home in your PJ's to connect as a community and discuss timely topics. This month, we will be...

Posted: August 4, 2020 Related Wake Up

Financial Stability Tools for Uncertain Times

Financial Stability Tools for Uncertain Times

Bloomington, Ind., July 29, 2020 -- According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in Monroe County is at 10.1 percent, up from 3.5 percent in January of 2020. Courtney Stewart, Health & Human Sciences Educator...

Posted: July 29, 2020 Related Financial Stability Alliance

Building a Better Normal

Building a Better Normal: Addressing Racial and Economic Disparities as We Rebuild from COVID-19

“The status quo does not work. The status quo is not effective, and it is harmful and unsafe.”

Wake Up! with United Way recently returned in a virtual community gathering on Thursday...

Posted: July 21, 2020 Related Wake Up

COVID-19 Relief Phase 3 Grant Recipients Announced

>> VISIT MAIN COVID-19 PAGE United Way announces $215,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Phase 3 Grants Bloomington, Ind. - The United Way COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund announced Phase 3 grants totaling $215,000 to 20 human service organizations providing critical programs serving...

Posted: June 29, 2020 Related COVID-19, Grants

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...

Posted: June 26, 2020 Related COVID-19, Grants

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Phase 3 Grant Opens

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The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 23 at 5 p.m.

June 15, 2020, Bloomington, Ind. -- United Way of Monroe County announced today that the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Phase 3 grant application will open to...

Posted: June 15, 2020 Related COVID-19, Grants

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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