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Democracy 2020: Understanding Voting Rights and Access

The 2020 election is taking place against a backdrop of chaos and confusion. Citizens have growing frustration about the election process and serious concerns about their rights as voters.

United Way and the IU Political and...

Posted: October 12, 2020 Related Wake Up

Human Trafficking: Combating Exploitation and Abuse

“Where we have humans, we’re going to have trafficking.”

That harsh reality was at the center of the discussion at Wake Up! with United Way on Thursday, October 8, which explored the topic “Human Trafficking: Combating Exploitation...

Posted: October 12, 2020 Related Wake Up

Reimagine with United Way Painting Contest

Reimagine with United Way Painting Contest

United Way is asking you to paint a Reimagined brighter future that works for all! Submit a photo of your painting and receive a Chocolate Moose cone card and entry to win the grand prize at our annual celebration.

Painting kits...

Posted: October 2, 2020 Related Reimagine, Contest

Reimagine 2020

Reimagine 2020 Launches

What does a Reimagined community look like to you? On Tuesday, September 22, United Way of Monroe County kicked-off the Reimagine fall fundraising drive with a live virtual event. Attendees had the opportunity to share their single biggest hope for the months...

Posted: September 23, 2020 Related Reimagine

Adapting Shelters to Social Distancing

Bright and early on Thursday, August 13, community members tuned in from their homes for our second virtual Wake Up! with United Way. This month we welcomed many guest speakers to discuss the topic, “Adapting Shelters to Social Distancing.”
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Posted: August 24, 2020 Related Wake Up

Wake Up! with United Way

Wake Up! with United Way is now virtual! On the Rise: Mental Health and Young Adults Wake Up! with United Way will continue virtually on Thursday, November 12th 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, ...

Posted: August 4, 2020 Related Wake Up

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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