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$414,280 in Additional COVID-19 Relief Funds Awarded

>> VISIT MAIN COVID-19 PAGE September 2, 2021 - The United Way of Monroe County COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund announced Phase 5 grants totaling $414,280 to 24 human service organizations providing critical programs serving people in south-central Indiana. With support from the COVID-19 Fund...

Posted: September 2, 2021 Related COVID-19

“Heading Home 2021” Plan Released

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July 16, 2021 Update

“Heading Home 2021” Plan Released by

United Way of Monroe County, Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, and South Central Housing Network

Bloomington, Ind. –...

Posted: July 16, 2021 Related Housing

Free Tax Service brings back more than $1.2 million

June 29, 2021 -- The Free Community Tax Service helps residents file their federal and Indiana tax returns for free and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), if eligible. United Way is proud to work with several local community organizations to help local residents retain more of their...

Posted: June 29, 2021 Related Earnings; Free Community Tax Service

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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. Each month’s discussion will bring to light how to engage to create a brighter future that works for everyone in our...

Posted: June 29, 2021 Related Wake Up

Coming Together to End Homelessness

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June 29, 2021 Update

United Way of Monroe County and the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County are working together to shape a path toward ending regional housing insecurity and homelessness....

Posted: June 29, 2021 Related Housing, Homelessness

Opportunity Fund Launches!

Earlier this year, Marsha Keith and Gene Snipes, long-time, loyal United Way supporters, generously provided the founding gift for the new Opportunity Fund.

“We're pleased to be the founding contributors to the new Opportunity Fund at United Way. We were looking for a way to make a...

Posted: June 28, 2021 Related

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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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