Connecting people to possibility
Dear Friends,
Because of you, our community continues to move forward.
In 2025, your belief in United Way of South Central Indiana helped bring our mission to life—connecting people to possibilities across South Central Indiana. Together, we strengthened families, supported young people, and helped households facing financial challenges access the stability and opportunities they deserve. Your engagement made it possible to respond to immediate needs while also investing in longterm solutions.
As we look ahead, we do so with optimism and resolve. The work before us is complex, but progress happens when people come together around a shared commitment to one another. With you alongside us, we will continue building pathways to youth opportunity, financial stability, and healthy communities—so everyone has the chance to thrive.
Thank you for being part of this work and this community. We are grateful for the role you play in shaping a stronger future for South Central Indiana.
With appreciation,

Nick Shafer
2025 Board President
United Way of South Central Indiana

Randy Rogers
President & CEO
United Way of South Central Indiana
Nearly half of households in South Central Indiana are in, or one emergency away from, poverty
— including 27% of households with children and 44% of senior (65+) households.
Your support of United Way helps Connect local people to possibility.
54%
OF PEOPLE SERVED BY UNITED WAY FUNDED PROGRAMS ARE EMPLOYED
90%
OF PEOPLE SERVED BY THE UNITED WAY NETWORK ARE LOW- OR MODERATE-INCOME
1 in 3
PEOPLE IN OUR REGION ARE TOUCHED BY UNITED WAY FUNDED PROGRAMS
NEARLY $1.7 MILLION INVESTED IN OUR REGION
150
families were supported and stabilized in the aftermath of natural disasters.
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5,500
children and adults accessed physical and mental health care
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26,000
books were delivered to the homes of 2,800 children
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4.3 MILLION
MEALS & 1.4 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE FED LOCAL PEOPLE
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5,700
YOUTH WERE IN MENTORING AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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1,400
received legal help to secure housing, work, and food resources
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2,800
students received clothing, supplies, and care to support classroom success.
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1,200
families accessed free tax help, returning $1.3 million+ in refunds and credits.
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2,200
youth and adults received shelter or assistance to remain safely in their homes.
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As of March 31, 2026
Staff
Randy Rogers, President and CEO
Megan Baldwin, Lawrence County Relationship Manager
Kim Burgess, Director of Rural Engagement
Carmen Chamorro Avilés, Community Impact Manager
David Cook, Development Operations Manager
Erin Finnegan, Development Director
Chris Hazel, Finance Director
Jennifer Hottell, Community Engagement Director
Interns
Lily Blain, Communications Associate
Kasie Chappell, Outreach and Visibility Associate
Yennifer Coca, Programs and Outreach Associate
Valerie Grau, Development and Stewardship Associate
Appreciation to these 2025 departing team members
Catherine Blankensop, Director of Development
Carter Inskeep, Community Impact Associate
Jamil Davis, Programs & Outreach Fellow
Macey Montgomery, Community Impact Associate
Catherine Weeks, Development Associate
2025-2026 Board
(April 2025 - March 2026)
Chair
Nick Shafer, Community Member, Lawrence & Monroe County
Vice-Chair
Kayla Kern, Booz Allen Hamilton, Lawrence County
Treasurer
Brian Jackson, IU Health, Monroe County
Secretary
Christopher Pierce, Monroe County Prosecutor's Office, Monroe County
Chair, Community Impact Committee
Ryan McCombs, Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington, Monroe County
Chair, Resource Development Committee
Beth Gazley, Indiana University Bloomington, Monroe County
Ashlynne Bender, Hoosier Hills Credit Union, Lawrence County
Landry Culp, Cook Medical, Monroe County
Susan Elkins, Duke Energy, Owen County
Michelle Ellis, Wagler Education and Training Center, Greene County
Christopher Emge, Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Monroe County
Vanessa McClary, Kiwanis Club of South Central Indiana, Monroe County
Sam Smith, Boston Scientific, Owen County
Amy Somers Kopp, RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties, Monroe County
Kirk White, Indiana University - Retired, Monroe County
Randy Rogers, Ex officio, United Way of South Central Indiana
Executive Committee
Nick Shafer, Community Member
Beth Gazley, Indiana University Bloomington
Brian Jackson, IU Health
Kayla Kern, Booz Allen Hamilton
Ryan McCombs, Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington
Christopher Pierce, Monroe County Prosecutor's Office
Community Impact Committee
Chair
Ryan McCombs, Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington
Ashlynne Bender, Hoosier Hills Credit Union
Mary Brammer, Mira Salon
Carmen Chamorro, United Way of South Central Indiana
Landry Culp, Cook Medical
Kyle Dahncke, One World Enterprises
Susan Elkins, Duke Energy
Jenn Hottell, United Way of South Central Indiana
Vanessa McClary, Kiwanis Club of South Central Indiana
Sandra McGow, Bell Trace
Sam Smith, Boston Scientific
Kirk White, Indiana University - Retired
Tina Zmick, Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington
Randy Rogers, United Way of South Central Indiana
Finance Committee
Chair
Brian Jackson, IU Health
Kayla Kern, Booz Allen Hamilton
Christopher Pierce, Monroe County Prosecutor's Office
Nick Shafer, Community Member
Resource Development Committee
Chair
Beth Gazley, Indiana University Bloomington
Amy Somers Kopp, RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties
Christopher Emge, Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce

Altrusa International, Inc. of Bedford
American Health
American Red Cross
AmeriHealth Cari Corporation
Amethyst House
Andy Mohr Automotive Group
Archdiocese of Indianapolis Disaster Relief
Area 10 Agency on Aging
AT&T
Barrett & Stokely
Beacon, Inc
Bedford Federal Saving Bank
Bedford Rotary Club
Best Home Furnishings
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana
Bill C. & Patricia P. Brown Fund
Bill C. Brown Associates
Bloomington Iron and Metal
Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Bluespring Caverns, Inc.
Boardwalk Pipelines
Boston Scientific Corporation
Boy Scouts of America, Hoosier Trails Council
Brown County Community Foundation
Bruster's Ice Cream Bloomington
Caterpillar Inc
Catholic Charities Bloomington
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
City of Bloomington
Combined Federal Campaign
Comcast
Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe County
Community Foundation Partnership
Community Kitchen of Monroe County
Comprehensive Financial Consultants
ConAgra Brands
Cook Medical
Cummins Foundation
Cummins Inc.
Curry Family Foundation
Daktronics, Inc.
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Domino's Pizza
Duke Energy
Elevance Health
Eli Lilly and Company
Fathers Forever Coalition
Fifth Third Foundation
First Financial Bank
Fowler Pumpkin Patch
General Motors
German American Bank
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
Golden Hands Construction
Great West Casualty Company
Great White Smoke BBQ Company
Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Greater Kansas City United Way
Greene County Foundation
Greene County General Hospital
Harriman Farms
HealthNet Bloomington Health Center
Hoosier Energy
Hoosier Hills Credit Union
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
IBEW 725
Indiana Legal Services
Indiana Members Credit Union Bloomington
Indiana Steel & Engineering Corp
Indiana University
Indiana University Foundation
IU Credit Union
IU Health
IU O'Neill School
IU Retirees Association
Ivy Tech Community College
Jackson County Bank
Jackson County United Way
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply Company
Kiwanis Club of South Central Indiana
Koenig Equipment
Kokosing
Kroger Community Rewards
Lawrence County Government
Lions Club of Bedford, Indiana
Middle Way House
Mike's Auto Wrecking LLC
Monroe County Community School Corp
Monroe County Government
Monroe County Professional Firefighters
Monroe County Public Library
Northwest Bank
Old National Bank
Oliver Winery
Orange County Community Foundation Inc.
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Owen County Community Foundation
Owen County State Bank
Pepsico Foundation
Planned Parenthood - Bloomington Health Center
Printpack
Richland-Bean Blossom Comm School Corp
Robert Baird & Co
Rural King - Bloomington
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Shredding & Storage Unlimited
South Union Christian Church
Stampfli Associates CPAs PC
Stone Belt
Strand Associates, Inc.
Target
Texas Gas Service
Thrivent
Tri-Kappa, Inc.
UDWI REMIC Community Fund
United Way of South Central Indiana
UPS
YMCA Of Brown County
Alana Judah Art Studio & Gallery
American Red Cross
Applebees
Aver's Pizza
Azzip Pizza
Bailey's Flowers and Gifts
Baked!
Baptist Disaster Relief of Indiana
Belle Tire
Big Splash Adventure
Bike Garage
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bloomington Bagel Company
Bloomington Country Club
Board & Brush Creative Studio
Bruster's Ice Cream
BuffaLouie's
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Chick-fil-A East
Chocolate Moose
Cincinnati Reds
City of Bloomington
City of Bloomington Volunteer Network
Civilian Brewing Corp
Conner Prairie
Constellation Stage & Screen
CPR BTown
Crumbl
Crumble Coffee and Bakery
Dillman Farms
Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Faded Barbershop
Farmhouse Charm & Boutique
Fowler Pumpkin Patch
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
French Lick Resort
Friendly Beast Cider
Gables Bagels
German American
Glenburn Home
Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary
Goods for Cooks
Great White Smole
Green Dental
Greene County Emergency Management
Greene County General Hospital
Greene County Health Department
Hamilton Center
Harriman Farms & Greenhouse
Hive
Huse Culinary
Indiana Rail Road
Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Indianapolis Zoo tickets
IU Auditorium
Jiffy Treet
Jit's Thai Restaurant
Key Photography
Lennie's
Linton Fire Department & EMS
Linton First Christian Church
Lola & Co
Mad 4 My Dog
Magic Morning Bakery
Mary M's
Mira Salon
Monroe County Emergency Management
Monroe County Family Dental
Monroe County Health Department
Monroe Tuff Jon Porta-Jon Rental
Newfields
Old National Bank
Oliver Winery
Osteria Rago
Pizza X
Raising Canes
Salvation Army
Shannon Clulow
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church
Shredding & Storage
Soyme Gifts
Stampfli
Taste of India
The Dunnkirk Library
The Joint Chiropractic
The Pottery House Studio
The Tivoli Theatre
Two Sticks Bakery
Unraveled Quilts
Upland Brewing Company
Upstairs Pub
Vibe Yoga Studio
Wagler Education
Wagler Education and Training Center
Wilstem Wildlife Park
WonderLab
Worthington Lions Club
Ready to get more involved in creating change in our region?
Reach out to us at (812) 269-1249 or email Randy
