United Way of Central Indiana Inc
Programs
Economic Mobility Strategies
United Way's Economic Mobility strategies focus on distancing 10,000 Central Indiana households out of poverty by investing in partners that expand access to jobs, education, and financial security. In 2024/2025, $10 million supported 29 CBOs serving 4,386 families and over 11,800 individuals, with a Peer Learning network established to strengthen collaboration and outcomes. The Center for Working Families (CWF) advanced stability for 3,264 individuals through integrated coaching, with 584 achieving an average monthly income increase of $1,400, supported by expanded training and evaluation tools. Additionally, the Workforce Pathways Accelerator pilot, launched with Dress for Success Indianapolis and Indianapolis Urban League, invested $200,000 in each partner to deliver certifications, training, and barrier removal, supporting 63 participants on pathways to sustaining-wage employmentGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$14.8MBasic Needs Strategy
United Way's Basic Needs strategy strengthens community organizations' ability to support Hoosiers in crisis by providing access to essentials such as shelter, food, health services, and transportation. In 2024/2025, UWCI awarded $12.45 million to 60 community-based organizations (CBOs) for basic needs, delivering nearly 2.9 million services and 3.6 million meals to over 140,000 individuals.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$9.6MEarly Care & Learning Initiatives
United Way's Early Care & Learning initiatives advance family stability by expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare and education while promoting long-term academic success for children. In 2024/2025, 273 educators engaged in professional development through the Early Learning Providers Community of Practice. Additionally, the Early Childhood Education Providers Council has guided grantmaking to stabilize the workforce, and the ReadUP initiative has continued to enhance literacy outcomes, serving more than 7,500 students to date with the support of dedicated community volunteers. United Way advanced its Safe and Affordable Housing strategy in 2024 through a framework focused on reducing housing insecurity, expanding affordable housing supply, and fostering innovation. Key initiatives included the Winter Assistance Fund, which provided $127,224 in utility support to 212 households; and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which distributed $2.69 million across six counties to strengthen shelter and food access. Additionally, the Homelessness Targeted Initiative Fund (TIF) advanced systemic solutions to homelessness through capacity building, governance improvements, and the development of a Case Management Institute to strengthen housing navigation and long-term stability.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.5M
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