United Way of Central Indiana

Most older adults hope to age in place, but staying in your home safely and comfortably requires planning.

Join Retire United on June 24 at 1 p.m. for a free educational session on the services, home modifications, and financial resources that can help make aging in place a reality.

Whether you're planning for yourself or helping a loved one prepare for the future, this session will provide practical information to help you navigate the road ahead.

Register today: give.uwci.org/aginginplace

More than one in three households in Central Indiana are struggling to afford their basic needs.

According to the latest United For ALICE data, 35% of households in Central Indiana — more than 257,000 households — do not earn enough to consistently afford essentials like housing, child care, food, transportation, and health care.

These are working families, older adults and neighbors throughout our community.

Understanding the challenges facing ALICE households is critical to building solutions that help everyone thrive.

👉 Learn more: uwci.org/blog/2026-alice-report

Big challenges deserve bold solutions.

Throughout the Catalyst Design Lab, participants are developing community-informed solutions to some of Central Indiana's most pressing challenges.

By the end of the program, $100,000 in funding will be awarded to the top concepts.

Learn more at uwci.org/catalyst.

What does it really cost to get by in Indiana?

The latest ALICE Report highlights the growing gap between wages and the cost of living, and what that means for families across our state.

Many households are working hard but still struggle to afford essentials like housing, child care, food, transportation and health care.

Understanding these challenges is critical to building solutions that help our neighbors thrive.

👉 Read more: uwci.org/blog/2026-alice-report

Early childhood educators, join us on October 24 for this amazing opportunity in partnership with Early Learning Indiana!

High-quality professional development is essential to supporting early childhood educators and strengthening outcomes for young children. Thanks to support from United Way of Central Indiana, eligible educators can attend the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Conference FREE of charge.

🗓 Saturday, October 24
📍 Embassy Suites Event Center | Plainfield, IN

Participants will gain valuable knowledge, practical strategies, professional development hours and opportunities to connect with peers from across Central Indiana.

This opportunity is available to organizations located in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, and Putnam counties.

Register today: https://earlylearningin.org/early-childhood-educator.../

Thank you to The National Bank Of Indianapolis, Presenting Sponsor of CONNECT!

Their support is helping bring together nonprofit, business and community leaders from across Central Indiana for an immersive experience focused on alleviating poverty and expanding opportunity.

We’re grateful for partners who share our commitment to creating a stronger future for our community.

Join us July 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Learn more and get tickets: give.uwci.org/connect

Investing in early childhood educators means investing in the future of our communities.

We're proud to support this professional development opportunity, helping educators across Central Indiana access the tools, resources, and connections they need to continue making a difference in the lives of young learners.

Register now: earlylearningin.org/early-childhood-educator-professional-development-conference/

Calling all early childhood educators! 📚✨

Thanks to support from United Way of Central Indiana, eligible early childhood educators are invited to attend the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Conference — FREE of charge!

Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Event Center in Plainfield, IN for a day of inspiration, learning and connection.

Participants will enjoy:
✅ Engaging keynote and breakout sessions
✅ Practical classroom strategies and resources
✅ Networking opportunities with educators across Central Indiana
✅ Complimentary breakfast and lunch
✅ Professional development hours

This opportunity is available for organizations located in:
📍 Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties.

Register today: https://earlylearningin.org/early-childhood-educator-professional-development-conference/

Strong reading skills create stronger futures.

United Way of Central Indiana has awarded more than $400,700 in literacy grants to child care providers, schools and nonprofits working to help children build the language and reading skills they need to succeed.

These investments support programs across Central Indiana that are helping create brighter futures through literacy and early learning.

👉 Read more: https://www.uwci.org/blog/2026-literacy-fund

United Way awards over $400,700 in literacy grants to child care providers, schools, nonprofits — United Way of Central Indiana Funding will help serve about 6,000 children across the region

What happens when community leaders come together around a shared purpose?

CONNECT is bringing together nonprofits, businesses, philanthropists and community partners for an immersive experience focused on alleviating poverty and expanding opportunity across Central Indiana.

We’re also honored to welcome newly awarded Pulitzer Prize Winner Brian Goldstone as our featured speaker. His nationally recognized reporting explores housing instability, financial insecurity and the realities facing working families today.

Join us July 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for interactive impact experiences, storytelling, networking and meaningful conversations designed to inspire action and connection across our community.

Learn more and register: give.uwci.org/connect

Behind the scenes at the Catalyst Design Lab 👏

Throughout the past few weeks, participants have been challenging assumptions, refining ideas and collaborating around real solutions for our community.

From big conversations to breakthrough moments, it’s been exciting to watch these ideas begin to take shape. We’re looking forward to seeing where the next several weeks lead ahead of the June 25 pitch event.

Learn more at uwci.org/catalyst.