June 2016 “I know all of my letters.” “I can spell my name.” With a mix of nervousness and excitement, 23 kids started their first week of…
Hip, hip, hooray for volunteers! We couldn’t fulfill our mission without volunteers whose dedication is making a positive impact on our community…
"I thought that volunteering with the Free Community Tax Service would be a great way to be more involved in the community. People are appreciative.…
United Way of Monroe County is pleased to announce that generous community members and organizations have donated $1,300,128 -- exceeding the goal…
“All of this is happening because you knew it could.” Barry Lessow, United Way of Monroe County Executive Director, addressed Leadership Givers at a…
"It is so hard and emotionally wrenching because there are a limited number of resources and nothing you want to turn down." Lisa Abbott, current…
For the second year in a row, United Way of Monroe County proudly accepted the Golden Excellence in Media (GEM) award from the Indiana Association of…
April in Bloomington is the Month of the Young Child, and United Way of Monroe County has reason to celebrate! By focusing attention on the needs of…
“I love the local-ness of the website!”    “The crisis feature is quick and useful.”   “I like the fun facts you have. Specifically the percentages…
As graduate students at IU, Alicia Wen, Serena Zhong, and Yanqi Chen are not just attending classes. By volunteering their time to file taxes for…
Feb 2016 - "They're totally awesome." "I read 'Corduroy' yesterday, and my brother read a little bit of it." Kindergarteners are clearly excited to…
Lifting families out of poverty. That goal drives the work done by United Way's Community Initiatives Department as well as our member agencies that…