Make a Difference

Your gift makes a difference in our community

The money you give to United Way makes a clear and visible impact on the people of Monroe County.

Because of you, our children enter school ready to learn, graduate with a clear plan, and continue building job and life skills as they enter adulthood.

Because of you, our families gain and maintain stable employment, increase and retain their income, and start building savings and assets.

Because of you, those who need help the most get access to sufficient food, a stable place to live, and basic health care.

Because of you, our community is a better place for everyone.

Spotlights

Jane Michi

Giving Spotlight

Meet Jane Michi, staff member at the Kelley School of Business.

Learn why Jane gives

Mark DeLong

Director Spotlight

Amethyst House provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space for people struggling with addiction.

Learn more about the Amethyst House

Hoosier Hills Food Bank

Agency Spotlight

The food bank collects, stores, and distributes food that serves more than 100 nonprofit agencies, 100 food pantries, and nearly 26,000 individuals each year.

Learn more about Hoosier Hills Food Bank

Your gifts in action

Parents afford childcare

Member agency New Hope for Families provides affordable childcare to low-income families so their children can thrive in early childhood development.

The hungry are fed

Food items are packed up for multiple programs that help feed children, seniors, and HIV+ patients thanks to member agency Community Kitchen of Monroe County.

Mental health care adapts

When the COVID-19 pandemic limited mental health care accessibility, member agency Catholic Charities Bloomington used Monroe County COVID-19 Relief Funds to adapt to virtual appointments.

Communities respond

COVID-19 Relief Fund recipient Monroe County Food Train responded to the pandemic with a grassroots effort to deliver food items and hot meals to those in need.

People are housed

Wheeler Mission Bloomington received COVID-19 Relief Funds to continue provide shelter and community to those experiencing homelessness while making health and safety changes due to the pandemic.

Homes are created

Habitat for Humanity received COVID-19 Relief Funds to ensure families could thrive in their new homes over the pandemic by providing literacy and homeowner education courses.

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