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Indiana University Faculty, Staff, and Retirees Donate Over $600,000 to United Way

Indiana University Bloomington faculty, staff, and retirees joined forces this past fall to support United Way of South Central Indiana (UWSCI) and donated $636,372.40 through the employee giving campaign. We cannot thank you enough! Because of your help, United Way will be able to able to connect so many people and families to possibility.

IUB Chancellor David Reingold, Kelley School of Business Dean Pat Hopkins, Senior Vice President for the Office of Enrollment Management David Johnson, and IU Executive Director of Community Engagement Rachael Jones McAfee lent their voices and supported the success of this campaign, which was managed by the Office of the Chancellor.

Dr. Beth Gazley of the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs shared why she continues to engage in this campaign: “I make charitable gifts because everyone should have access to healthcare, and nobody should go hungry. I support United Way because it has the network and systems in place to make sure the most pressing needs are met, and our community stays as resilient as necessary.”

Through the support of IUB campus leadership and generosity of IUB faculty and staff, United Way works to create lasting change for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families by increasing stability, access, and opportunity. ALICE households earn above the federal poverty level but still struggle to afford basic necessities such as housing, food, childcare, and healthcare. These families are often one unexpected expense away from crisis. 

UWSCI directly operates several community programs to stabilize ALICE families such as the Free Community Tax Service,  which helps low- and moderate-income residents file tax returns for free and claim valuable tax credits, and Disaster Preparation & Recovery, which coordinates resources and provides assistance for people in the aftermath of disasters. Additionally, United Way recently announced $320,000 in grant funds to 18 agencies as part of its investment in long-term solutions that strengthen financial security, improve health outcomes, and expand opportunity for young people. It is through your kindness and generosity that United Way is able to continue to connect people to possibility.

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