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"United We Fight. United We Win." Campaign Kicks-Off

“UNITED WE FIGHT. UNITED WE WIN.” “There’s never been a better time to join, or to step up your support. Let’s show, through our action, what it means to Live United. Join me in spreading the word on the importance of this campaign.” Isabel Santner, Partner at BKD and United Way of Monroe County...

Posted: September 21, 2018 Related KickOff, Volunteer, Campaign

Isabel Santner to Lead United Way 2018 Campaign Cabinet

Bloomington, September 14, 2018 -- Isabel Santner, Partner at BKD, has been named as the 2018-2019 Campaign Chair for United Way of Monroe County. Santner will lead fellow Campaign Cabinet members in raising funds and deepening connections to further the impact of United Way of Monroe County and...

Posted: September 14, 2018 Related Volunteer, Campaign

Email Transition Sept. 8-9

Heads up! We’re transitioning our email system this weekend (September 8-9, 2018). If you send us an email and don’t hear back in a timely manner, please call us at 812-334-8370 or Facebook message us at www.facebook.com/MonroeUnitedWayhttp://www.facebook.com/MonroeUnitedWay.

Posted: September 7, 2018 Related

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

August 2018 - Local residents in Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties who participated in the 2018 Free Community Tax Service program filed 2,824 tax returns at no charge and received more...

Posted: August 22, 2018 Related Free Community Tax Service, Volunteer

Meet Mark Rogers: Real Men Read MENtor

It's back-to-school season and for Real Men Read volunteer MENtors like Mark Rogers, that means a return to the classroom. Mark, President and CEO of the Owen County Community Foundation, has been a volunteer with United Way's Real Men Read program since its inception. Real Men Read brings men...

Posted: August 22, 2018 Related Real Men Read, Volunteer

Annual Report to the Community Released

August 2018 - This past year was one of transition for us. But that transition did not slow down our member agencies or us.

We recently released our annual Report to the Community taking a look back at the past year, looking forward to the coming year, and highlighting the impact of our...

Posted: August 22, 2018 Related Annual Report

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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