What does United Way of Central Indiana do?
United Way is a social impact organization dedicated to fighting for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of every person in our community.
Why do companies donate to United Way?
Every year, millions of employees get involved in workplace giving campaigns to support local United Way solutions that improve education, financial stability and health. To get more information about workplace campaigns, contact your local United Way.
What is United Way’s mission?
United Way’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.
What is considered central Indiana?
Central Indiana Cities: Indianapolis, Anderson, Avon, Brownsburg, Carmel, Danville Fishers, Franklin, Greenfield, Martinsville, Noblesville, Plainfield, Westfield, Zionsville.
Is the United Way a good charity?
United Way has a 4/4 star rating on Charity Intelligence, and we earned an A+ rating from MoneySense recently for fundraising and charity efficiency.
What counties are in central Indiana?
Harrison County
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How much money does the CEO of United Way make?
What is the total compensation of president and CEO of United Way Worldwide? United Way Worldwide’s CEO received total compensation in 2019 was $1,578,515.
Is United Way a bad charity?
Star Rating System by Charity Navigator This charity’s score is 83.44, earning it a 3-Star rating. Donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity.
Does United Way really help?
On average across the country, 85 cents of every dollar raised by United Way goes directly back to the community. This is well above industry standards, and competitive with the top non-profit organization across Canada. In turn, United Way is helping thousands of other non-profits keep their costs low too.
Why is Northern Indiana so flat?
Thick sheets of ice (AKA glaciers) Thousands of years ago (about 16,000), during the Great Ice Age, glaciers covered Indiana. This is why flat plains dominate the landscape throughout the central and northern regions of Indiana.
What is the nickname of Indiana?
The Hoosier State
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Who owns United Way?
Structure. Each local United Way is autonomously run as an independently incorporated 501(c)(3) organization. Each affiliate is led by local staff and volunteers and have their own board of directors, independent of United Way Worldwide or a parent organization.
What does United Way do in central Indiana?
Where best equipped, and through an equitable lens, United Way administers programs to respond to community needs and opportunities, as well as directly connect our volunteers with impact initiatives that support the basic needs, education, financial stability, and health of our Central Indiana neighbors.
What does United Way do for the community?
United Way makes strategic investments to fund mission aligned impact outcomes in partnership with a network of vetted community-based organizations to support the basic needs of those in crisis, work with entire families to promote intergenerational economic mobility, and spur innovation in the human services network.
Is there an opportunity to volunteer in central Indiana?
The golden years of retirement offer a unique opportunity to explore new ways to be philanthropically involved in our community. Volunteering is a way to meet new friends, give back to Central Indiana, and fill your day with rewarding activities that uplift our partners who need your support. There’s no volunteer opportunity too big or small.
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