United Way of South Central Indiana

**About United Way of South Central Indiana** For over 65 years, United Way of South Central Indiana has improved people’s lives by working to address our community’s most pressing needs. We bring together expertise, funding, and volunteer support to positively impact the resilience of our community, and those who live within it. In partnership with others, we work to eliminate inequities experienced by low-income and diverse populations so that all people have a safe, healthy home environment, achieve their educational potential, and increase their financial stability. We commit to building bridges across cultural, racial, religious, and economic boundaries. We create and sustain solutions to the most pressing issues in Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange and Owen counties. Your gift to United Way touches 1 in 3 community members each year. The United Way network is characterized by its unique commitment to collaboration and mutual support. This approach enables us to better address the needs of our community. By donating to United Way of South Central Indiana's Community Action Fund, you can contribute to the vital work of all United Way partner agencies. From providing meals, safe shelter, and after-school care to disaster recovery, healthcare access, and financial stability, you gift to the Community Action Fund will address the most critical needs facing our region. The United Way Community Impact Committee (comprised of United Way Board members, agency representatives, and other volunteers) reviews applications from local agencies requesting funds to support local solutions to our region's most pressing needs. Guided by our current investment framework and [community needs data](https://www.unitedwaysci.org/stats "Community Statistics"), this committee determines where monies donated to the Community Action Fund will have the greatest impact. Each United Way partner has been carefully reviewed, adheres to an inclusive non-discrimination policy, and meets stringent standards of nonprofit efficiency, effectiveness, governance, and transparency. Beyond flexible funding for operating critical programs, United Way acts as a supporter and convener, offering our partner agencies and other local nonprofits access to resources, materials, technical support, and professional development opportunities. In addition to working with our partner agencies, United Way of South Central Indiana also works with numerous other partners on [collaborative initiatives.](https://www.unitedwaysci.org/partnerships) We are proud to be certified members of United Way Worldwide and the Indiana United Ways but retain local control—all of our decisions are made locally. Over 98% of your gift remains in south central Indiana helping families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers meet critical needs today and prepare for the future.