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

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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.  

5,500

children and adults accessed physical and mental health care

26,000

books were delivered to the homes of 2,800 children

4.3 MILLION

MEALS & 1.4 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE FED LOCAL PEOPLE

5,700

YOUTH WERE IN MENTORING AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

1,400

 received legal help to secure housing, work, and food resources

2,800 

students received clothing, supplies, and care to support classroom success.

1,200 

families accessed free tax help, returning $1.3 million+ in refunds and credits.

2,200 

youth and adults received shelter or assistance to remain safely in their homes.

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